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Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Custom "CME Spec" Antique Pelham Blue VOS

Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Custom "CME Spec" Antique Pelham Blue VOS

Regular price $ 117,835.00
Regular price Sale price $ 117,835.00

Serial Number: CS403079

Weight: 8lbs 7oz

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Description

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.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Modern
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: CS403079
Product Color: Pelham Blue
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
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuning Machines: Gold 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: DSMXM2M21219-CS403079

Description

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.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Modern
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: CS403079
Product Color: Pelham Blue
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
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuning Machines: Gold 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