Gibson 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue #811297

With the Gibson 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue Natural Black Pickguard, the Gibson Custom Shop sends an authentic replica of the first Explorer into the race, from which 19 copies left the factory in Kalamazoo in 1958. Incoming scans of original vintage explorers create the basis for a precise reproduction of the futuristic guitar design with which the legendary Gibson President Ted McCarty advanced his time, while Korina-Holz promises a special sound of the guitar. With Gibson Custombucker Pickups, 1958 Korina Explorer delivers an authentic vintage sound in the style of the legendary PAF humbucker, which is still considered a benchmark for all rock and blues players. Historically correct hardware in the Aged Gold finish completes the 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue guitar from the Gibson Custom Shop. The Gibson 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue Natural Black Pickguard at a glance: Explorer electric guitar from the Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection, made in the USA. Authentic reissue of the original Explorer of 1958. Serial number 811297. Natural VOS nitrocellulose finish with vintage patina and black pickguard. Set-Neck design with 24.75" scale (628 mm). Hide Glue for all wooden connections. Korina body. Glorious Korina-Hals. 22-fold fingerboard made of Indian rosewood with dot inlays. "1958 Explorer" neck profile. A Gibson Custombucker in neck position. A Gibson Custombucker in a bridge position. Hand-wired circuit with CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers and "Phone Book" capacitors. Gibson ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge. Stopable aluminum string holder. Kluson mechanics with celluloid wings. Includes Gibson Historic Explorer guitar case and certificate. Historically correct design and shapes. In order to reproduce the groundbreaking shapes of the 58 Explorer as accurately as possible, the Gibson Custom Shop made detailed scans of the best originals from time. The use of lightweight Korina wood and Hide Glue also promises the coveted vintage sound image with resonant emphasis on the middle. The precisely reproduced "1958 Explorer" neck profile and the VOS Nitrozellulose finish with Vintage Patina also promise the haptics and feel of original Explorer. Custombucker pickups and "Phone Book" capacitors. The Gibson Custom Shop chooses two Gibson Custombuckers as a pickup for the 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue. With unguarded coils and the correct Alnico mix, the Humbucker delivers absolutely authentic vintage sounds in PAF style, which provide the optimal basis for watchful overdrive sound with the airy response behavior and a vocal midrange. But even in the clean channel, the pickups convince with an excellent and warm sound image. The pickups are controlled via a traditional 3-way circuit, which allows precise adjustment of the sound with CTS Vintage Taper Pots and historically correct "Phone Book". Aged Gold Hardware. Last but not least, the 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue electric guitar is completed by historically correct hardware in the appealing Aged Gold finish. Under the aegis of the visionary Gibson President Ted McCarty, Duo developed from an aluminum stopbar string holder and the ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge guarantees an exact setting of the intonation and string position. At the typical Hockeystick head plate, Kluson Style mechanics with celluloid wings also provide a high precision in the voice of the electric guitar.