
1958 Korina Explorer Reissue, VOS, Natural
Explore an Original 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, Custombucker 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 black pickguard. A historically accurate case is included, with a classic brown exterior and plush pink interior.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Korina |
| Neck wood | Korina |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker / Custombucker |
| Body Finish | VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Explorer |
| Body Styles | Explorer |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker |
| Case | Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case |
| Control Covers | Brown Explorer |
| Control Knobs | True Historic Gold |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor |
| Finish | Aged Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Dots |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock | 1958 Explorer |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | '58 Explorer Black 4-ply |
| Joint | Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | 58KEXPBLKVOGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | True Historic Black |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | '58 Explorer Black 4-ply |
| Pickup Covers | True Historic Aged Gold |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | 50s Vintage |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Brass |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | True Historic Amber |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | True Historic Black |
| Tuner Plating | Aged Gold |
| Tuners | Kluson with Celluloid Tips |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $9,999 |






