Gibson
Explorer Custom, Ebony, Gloss
ElectricExplorerUS
No ratings yet$5,799
A Bolt of Beauty 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 classic Gibson Explorer dives into new aesthetic and sonic territory with this Custom-appointed version, replete with multi-ply binding, pearl appointments, gold hardware, and a solid Ebony fingerboard. It's an electrifying, upscale look which brings with it Gibson's signature playability, instantly-recognizable voice and Gibson Custom's unwavering commitment to building the best guitars on the planet.
Best for
RockHard RockMetalClassic 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 | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | 490R / 498T |
| Accessories | Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | Multi-ply |
| Body Finish | Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Body shape | Explorer |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | 498T |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed Knobs |
| Controls | 2 volume, master tone |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Fretboard radius | 12 in. | 304.8 mm |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Jack Plate Cover | Gold-plated Brass |
| Joint | Long Tenon |
| Model | DSMXEBGH1E |
| Mounting Rings | Black M69 |
| Neck pickup | 490R |
| Nut | Corian |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Pickguard | Black Multi-Ply |
| Pickup Covers | Gold-Plated |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle |
| Profile | Medium C |
| Strap Buttons | Brass |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black |
| Switchwasher | Black |
| Tailpiece | Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | 2-way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply Black/White |
| Tuner Plating | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Kidney |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $5,799 |
