Gibson Custom Shop CUS18828 1958 Korina Explorer VOS Electric Guitar - Cardinal Red

The Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue is a meticulously crafted reproduction of the original 1958 Explorer, renowned for its innovative design and distinctive sound. This model features a solid Korina body and neck, contributing to its unique tonal characteristics. The guitar is equipped with Custombucker pickups, offering the classic PAF humbucker sound. It also includes an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, Indian rosewood fretboard, CTS® pots with a phone book capacitor, gold hardware, Kluson® tuners, and a 4-ply pickguard. A historically accurate case with a classic brown exterior and plush pink interior is included.

Sadek Music is a reputable dealer of Gibson guitars, offering a wide selection of models, including the 1958 Explorer Reissue. Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.

The Gibson Explorer was way ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958, and only 19 were shipped that year, but it has become very popular in the years since then. The classic vintage Explorer features have been carefully recreated in this Historic Reissue model.

Featuring an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a Korina body, Custom bucker pickups, Korina neck, Indian rosewood fretboard, two volume and one tone control with CTS pots, and a phone book capacitor, gold hardware, Kluson tuners, and a 4-ply pickguard.

A historically accurate case is included, with a classic brown exterior and plush pink interior. Sadek Music is a reputable dealer of Gibson guitars, offering a wide selection of models, including the 1958 Explorer Reissue. Their inventory features various Gibson Custom Shop models, such as the 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback Reissue and the 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue.

Tech Specs

• Brand: Gibson
• Condition: New
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe with Cellulose Buttons
• Body Shape: Offset
• Color: Cardinal Red
• Finish: Nitrocellulose with Vintage Patina
• Body Material: Korina
• Top Material: N/A
• Body Details: 4-Ply White Pickguard
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: 50's Vintage
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Neck Details: Pearloid Dot Inlay
• Nut width: 43 mm / 1.69"
• Scale Length: 628 mm - 24.75"