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Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Korina Explorer Antique Pelham Blue VOS w/White PIckguard

Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Korina Explorer Antique Pelham Blue VOS w/White PIckguard

Serial Number: 83730

Weight: 9lbs 2oz

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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 Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 83730
Product Color: Antique Pelham Blue
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Explorer
Body Material: Korina
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: Korina
Body Binding: No

Neck

Neck Material: Korina
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 50s Vintage
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.86mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Dots

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom Bucker
Neck Pickup: Custom Bucker
Controls and Switching: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Switchcraft
Electronics Notes: 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor

Hardware

Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson w/Celluloid Tips
Fret Wire: Reissue
Saddle: Metal
Pickguard: 58 Explorer White 4-Ply
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SKU: 58KEXM2M21376-83730

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 Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 83730
Product Color: Antique Pelham Blue
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Explorer
Body Material: Korina
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: Korina
Body Binding: No

Neck

Neck Material: Korina
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 50s Vintage
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.86mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Dots

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom Bucker
Neck Pickup: Custom Bucker
Controls and Switching: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Switchcraft
Electronics Notes: 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor

Hardware

Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson w/Celluloid Tips
Fret Wire: Reissue
Saddle: Metal
Pickguard: 58 Explorer White 4-Ply