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Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural vs Gibson Leo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer, Dark Cherry

Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural
Electric$29,999
No ratings yet
77Overall / 100
Gibson Leo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer, Dark Cherry
Electric$35,000
No ratings yet
75Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural and Gibson Leo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer, Dark Cherry are closely matched overall — 77 to 75 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
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Lower price ($29,999 vs $35,000)
Gibson Leo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer, Dark Cherry wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged NaturalLeo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer, Dark Cherry
Overall7775
Build8787
Playability7575
Sound7468
Value6765

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged NaturalLeo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer, Dark Cherry
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodKorinaKorina
Neck woodKorinaKorina
FretboardBrazilian RosewoodIndiana Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerLeo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) / Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Rating——
Price$29,999$35,000
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body shapeExplorerExplorer
Body StylesExplorer—
BridgeABR-1ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombuckerLeo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
CaseHistoric Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case, plus Case CoverCustom G&G Wine Suede
Control CoversBrown ExplorerWhite
Control KnobsTrue Historic GoldAged Gold Top Hats
Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor2 volume, 1 tone
FinishGold; Murphy Lab Custom AgedAged Gold
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotsCellulose Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock1958 Explorer—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo in Mother of PearlRaised metal Gibson Logo
Jack Plate Cover'58 Explorer Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the Case—
JointHide Glue FitHide glue fit
Model58KEXLEGH1BCS-ART-114_Custom_Da
Mounting RingsTrue Historic Black—
Neck pickupCustombuckerLeo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
NutNylonNylon
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.8mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4"
Pickguard'58 Explorer Off-White 4-plyWhite
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Aged GoldGold
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-way toggle
Profile50s Vintage\Big Ed\ 1958 Explorer
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Brass—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipTrue Historic Amber—
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarStop Bar
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-Tube—
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black—
Tuner PlatingAged Gold—
TunersKluson with Celluloid TipsKluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips
Weight ReliefNone—
Accessories—Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
Neck Finish—Big Ed dent at 4th fret

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