Gibson
1958 Mahogany Explorer, Walnut
ElectricExplorerUS
No ratings yet$4,999
Thunder and Lightning As one of the boldest guitar designs ever, the lightning-bolt-shaped Explorer has looked ahead of its time since its debut in 1958. Originals have been championed by rock legends and coveted by collectors -- they are currently the most valuable vintage guitars money can buy. This Custom Shop 1958 Explorer tribute utilizes solid mahogany construction and a Walnut finish, a handsome departure from the original white limba models with all the same tone, feel, and vintage vibe.
Best for
RockClassic RockHard RockBlues Rock
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews75
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
65
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | None |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Body shape | Explorer |
| Body Styles | Explorer |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Knobs | Amber Butyrate Top Hats |
| Controls | 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Jack Plate Cover | Black Multi-Ply |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | EXM58VOWLGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black M69 |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft |
| Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Gold-plated |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | C |
| Saddle Material | Gold-plated Brass |
| Strap Buttons | Brass |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Amber Catalin |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Tuner Plating | Gold |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $4,999 |
