
Description
Description
The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Product Color: | Ebony |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Explorer |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body Binding: | Multi-Ply Top |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Shape: | Medium C |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebonh |
| Nut Material: | Corian |
| Nut Width: | 1.6875" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | MOP Large Blocks |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | MOP Custom Diamond |
| Neck Binding: | Single-Ply |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | 498T |
| Neck Pickup: | 490R |
| Controls and Switching: | 2-Volume, 1-Tone; 3-Way Switch |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Gold |
| Bridge: | ABR-1 |
| Tailpiece: | Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines: | Grover Rotomatic |
| Fret Wire: | Medium Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | Black Multi-Ply |
| Knobs: | Black Speed |
| Switch Cap: | Black |