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Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural vs Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony

Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural
Electric$29,999
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77Overall / 100
Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony
Electric$19,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural and Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony are closely matched overall — 77 to 78 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony wins on
  • Better sound (79 vs 74)
  • Lower price ($19,999 vs $29,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged NaturalEric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony
Overall7778
Build8787
Playability7575
Sound7479
Value6768

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged NaturalEric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodKorinaOne Piece Ultra-Light Weight Mahogany
Neck woodKorinaMahogany
FretboardBrazilian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$29,999$19,999
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeExplorerLes Paul
Body StylesExplorerLes Paul
BridgeABR-1ABR-1; Screws Towards Neck
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
CaseHistoric Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case, plus Case CoverCustom Duck Brothers Case
Control CoversBrown ExplorerBlack Royalite; EC Signature Switch Plate Medallion Installed (Custom Shop Medallion in the Case)
Control KnobsTrue Historic GoldTrue Historic Black Top Hat (No Dial Pointer)
Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors
FinishGold; Murphy Lab Custom AgedCustom Murphy Lab Aged Gold
Fretboard inlayPearloid Dots1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock1958 Explorer—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover'58 Explorer Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the CaseMulti-ply Laminated Acrylic
JointHide Glue FitLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Model58KEXLEGH1BCSECB8MLAEBGH1
Mounting RingsTrue Historic BlackM69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
NutNylonNylon
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard'58 Explorer Off-White 4-plyMulti-ply Laminated Acrylic
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Aged GoldAuthentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver; Murphy Lab Aged
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-way Switchcraft
Profile50s VintageMedium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - BrassBlack
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberCream
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic BlackAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Tuner PlatingAged GoldCustom Murphy Lab Aged Gold
TunersKluson with Celluloid TipsGrover Milk Bottle
Weight ReliefNoneNone
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity, Extra Pickguard Signed by Eric Clapton and Albert Lee, Custom Shop Switchplate Medallion in the Case
Binding—Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
End Of Board Width—56.89mm / 2.24in
Middle pickup—Custombucker Screw Side Towards Neck
Switchwasher—True Historic Black

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