GIBSON 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue Natural Black Pickguard
Authentic replica of the 58 Explorer with custombucker pickups, including case and certificate
The Gibson 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue NaturalBlack Pickguard is an authentic replica down to the smallest detail. Gibson Custom Shop sends an authentic replica of the first Explorer, of which only 19 units left the factory in Kalamazoo in 1958. In-depth scans of original vintage Explorers provide the basis for a precise reproduction of the futuristic guitar design with which legendary Gibson president Ted McCarty was ahead of his time, while Korina wood promises a special resonance joy of the guitar. With Gibson custombucker pickups, 1958 Korina Explorer delivers an authentic Vintage-Sound in the style of the legendary PAF humbuckers, which is still considered the benchmark for all rock and blues players. Historically accurate Hardware in Aged Gold Finish completes the 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue guitar from the Gibson Custom Shop.
The Gibson 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue Natural Black Pickguard is a detailed replica of the visionary original Explorer.
The Gibson 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue NaturalBlack Pickguard at a glance:
Explorer electric guitar from the Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection, made in the USA
Authentic reissue of the original 1958 Explorer
Natural VOS nitrocellulose finish with vintage patina and black pickguard
Set-neck construction with 24.75" scale length (628 mm)
Hide Glue for all wood joints
Korina body
Glued Korina neck
22-fret Indian Rosewood fretboard with Dot inlays
"1958 Explorer" neck profile
One Gibson Custombucker in neck position
One Gibson Custombucker in bridge position
Handwired circuit with CTS Vintage Taper potentiometers and "Phone Book" capacitors
Gibson ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
Stopbar aluminum tailpiece
Kluson tuners with celluloid wings
Gibson Historic Explorer guitar case and certificate included
The neck and body of the '58 Reissue Explorer are made of Korina and glued with Hide Glue.
Historically correct construction and shapes
In order to reproduce the pioneering shapes of the '58 Explorer as accurately as possible, we had the Gibson Custom Shop detailed scans of the best originals from the period. The use of lightweight Korina wood and Hide Glue also promises the coveted vintage sound with resonant emphasis on the mids. The precisely reproduced "1958 Explorer" neck profile and VOS nitrocellulose finish with vintage patina also promise the feel and feel of original Explorer.
Custombucker pickups and a hand-wired circuit with "Phone Book" capacitors promise authentic vintage PAF sounds.
Custombucker Pickups and "Phone Book" Capacitors
For the pickup of the 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue the Gibson Custom Shoptwo Gibson Custombuckers. With unwaxed coils and the correct Alnico mix, the humbuckers deliver absolutely authentic vintage sounds in PAF style. With their airy response and vocal midrange, they provide the perfect basis for creamy overdrive tones. But also in the clean channel the pickups convince with an excellent and warm sound. The pickups are controlled via a traditional 3-way circuit, which allows the precise adjustment of the sound with CTS Vintage Taper Pots and historically correct "Phone Book" capacitors.
Historically correct Kluson tuners with celluloid pianos promise accurate and stable tuning of the 1958 Explorer Reissue by Gibson.
Aged Gold Hardware
Last but not least, the 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue electric guitar is completed by historically accurate Hardware in the appealing Aged Gold Finish. Developed under the aegis of visionary Gibson president Ted McCarty, the duo of an aluminum stopbar tailpiece and ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge guarantees precise intonation and string action adjustment. At the typical hockeystick headstock, Kluson Style tuners with celluloid wings ensure high precision when tuning the electric guitar.
Features:
Manufacturer:
Gibson
Series:
Custom Shop
Design:
Explorer
Body:
Korina
Top:
No
Binding:
No
Neck:
Korina
Neck Construction:
Set-in
Neck Profile:
1958 Explorer
Scale in mm:
628
Fretboard:
Rosewood
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
12
Number of Frets:
22
Fret Format:
Reissue
Fretboard Inlays:
Dot
Nut type:
Nylon
Nut width in mm:
42.9
Pickup:
HH
Manufacturer pickups:
Gibson
Neck Pickup:
Custombucker
Middle Pickup:
No
Bridge Pickup:
Custombucker
Piezo Pickup:
No
Active pickups:
No
Coil-splitting:
No
Electronic:
Handwired, Phone Book Caps
Switch:
3-Way
Control:
2x Vol, Tone
Bridge:
Gibson ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece:
Aluminium Stopbar
Tuners:
Kluson w/ Celluloid Tips
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Aged Gold
String Gauge:
.010 - .046
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Country of Origin:
USA
Finish:
Nitrocellulose VOS
Colour:
Natural
Number of Strings:
6
Case included:
Yes
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
Yes
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