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Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Custom "CME Spec" Blue Frost Sparkle/Black Back VOS

Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Custom "CME Spec" Blue Frost Sparkle/Black Back VOS

Regular price £4,411.00
Regular price £5,158.00 Sale price £4,411.00

Serial Number: CS500104

Weight: 9lbs 6oz

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Description

This item is in great condition and is barely used, showing only minor signs of usage from display on our showroom floor.

Gibson Custom Shop

Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”

This instrument exclusively features woods hand-picked by CME’s expert guitar-buying team at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, paired with one of our favorite finishes, plus a thoughtful combination of preferred fingerboards, neck profiles, pickups, and hardware, to make this customized Gibson guitar.

Custom Shop Explorer: 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.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Modern
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: CS500104
Product Color: Blue Frost Sparkle
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Explorer
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: Mahogany
Body Binding: Multi-Ply

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: Medium C
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Long Tenon
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Blocks
Inlay Shape: Blocks
Side Marker Inlay: Black Dots
Neck Binding: .062 White

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker
Neck Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft, 2 Volume, 1 Tone
Electronics Notes: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness

Hardware

Hardware Color: Gold Aged
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuning Machines: Gold Aged Mini Grovers
Fret Wire: Medium-Jumbo
Saddle: Metal
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black/White
Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
Switch Cap: Black
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SKU: DSMXM2M21234-CS500104-U1

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Top Material: Mahogany
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Weight: 9lbs 6oz
Serial Number: CS500104

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Modern
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: CS500104
Product Color: Blue Frost Sparkle
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Explorer
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: Mahogany
Body Binding: Multi-Ply

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: Medium C
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Long Tenon
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Blocks
Inlay Shape: Blocks
Side Marker Inlay: Black Dots
Neck Binding: .062 White

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker
Neck Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft, 2 Volume, 1 Tone
Electronics Notes: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness

Hardware

Hardware Color: Gold Aged
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuning Machines: Gold Aged Mini Grovers
Fret Wire: Medium-Jumbo
Saddle: Metal
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black/White
Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
Switch Cap: Black