Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Black Pickguard

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 Gibson Explorer was way ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958, and only 19 were shipped that year, but it has become very popular in the years since then. The classic vintage Explorer features have been carefully recreated in this Historic Reissue model. Featuring an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a korina body, Custombucker pickups, korina neck, Indian rosewood fretboard, two volume and one tone control with CTS pots and a phone book capacitor, gold hardware, Kluson tuners, and a 4-ply black pickguard. A historically accurate case is included, with a classic brown exterior and plush pink interior.

• Body Shape: Explorer

• Body Material: Korina

• Weight Relief: None

• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS)

• Material: Korina

• Profile: 1958 Explorer

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Fingerboard Material: 1 Piece Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"

• Number Of Frets: 22

• Frets: Reissue

• Nut Material: Nylon

• Nut Width: 1.687"

• Inlays: Pearloid Dots

• Joint: Hide Glue Fit

• Finish: Aged Gold

• Tuner Plating: Aged Gold

• Bridge: ABR-1

• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

• Tuning Machines: Kluson with Celluloid Tips

• Pickguard: ’58 Explorer Black 4-ply

• TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube

• Truss Rod Cover: True Historic Black

• Control Knobs: True Historic Gold

• Switch Tip: True Historic Amber

• Jack Plate Cover: ’58 Explorer Black 4-ply

• Control Covers: Brown Explorer

• Strap Buttons: 2 - Brass

• Mounting Rings: True Historic Black

• Pickup Covers: True Historic Aged Gold

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker

• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker

• Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft

• Output Jack: 1/4” Switchcraft

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

• Case: Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case

• Weight: 3.9 Kg

All pictures you see on this page are from this exact guitar. In other words, what you see is exactly what you get.

Delivery Time

We do our very best to deliver your order as quickly as possible. Orders placed on working days before 3:00 PM are usually shipped the same day. All guitars are carefully inspected and, if necessary, adjusted before shipping. Every package is packed with care and attention, and Guitarking reuses packaging materials to contribute to a better world.

The listed prices do not include shipping costs. Shipping costs within the Netherlands are:

Shipping Costs

€4.95 for orders that fit through the mailbox (these do not always include a tracking code)
€7.95 for orders under €75 (you will receive a tracking code by email)
Free for orders over €75 (you will receive a tracking code by email)

Delivery is carried out by the postal service or parcel courier. In general, delivery within the Netherlands takes place on the next working day between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the exact delivery time.

Returns

You have the right to cancel your order up to 14 days after receiving it, without giving any reason. After cancellation, you have another 14 days to return the product. You will then receive a full refund of the order amount, including shipping costs. Only the costs for returning the item are at your own expense.

If you make use of this right of withdrawal, the product must be returned to Guitarking with all supplied accessories and if reasonably possible in its original condition and packaging.

To exercise this right, you can complete the withdrawal form or contact us via wilma@guitarking.nl. We will refund the due amount within 14 days after your return has been registered.

Even though we always do our very best to help you as well as possible, it may still happen that you are not completely satisfied. If that’s the case, we would really appreciate it if you let us know first by sending an email to wilma@guitarking.nl. We’re happy to think along with you and will do everything we can to find a suitable solution together. 

If this does not lead to a solution, you can submit your dispute for mediation via WebwinkelKeur: https://www.webwinkelkeur.nl/kennisbank/consumenten/geschil