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Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Custom w/Bound Head Veneer Ebony

Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Custom w/Bound Head Veneer Ebony

Regular price $ 99,822.00
Regular price Sale price $ 99,822.00
New orders estimated to ship by 09/09/2026
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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

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
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SKU: DSMXBVEBGH1E-XX1

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

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