Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue Black Pickguard #841097

The Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue is a faithful take on an era defining shape built with the snap and sustain that made the originals so addictive. A solid korina body and matching korina neck deliver lively attack with a sweet singing midrange while the 50s Vintage profile 12 rosewood board and 24.75 scale feel instantly at home under the fingers. Custombucker pickups supply classic PAF style bite tone perfect for open chords that ring and lead lines that cut without harshness. Finished in nitrocellulose VOS for that gently aged sheen it looks and feels like a well kept survivor from the golden era Hardware is dialled for tone and reliability an ABR 1 bridge and lightweight aluminium stop bar maximise resonance and keep intonation honest with Kluson tuners providing smooth accurate changes. The hand wired loom uses vintage taper CTS pots and a phone book capacitor for a musical sweep and touch sensitive response. Period correct touches such as a 4 ply black pickguard true historic knobs and aged gold hardware complete the look while the historic brownpink case keeps it safe between sessions. From wide authoritative rhythm to searing classic rock lead this Explorer has the feel sound and swagger that turn riffs into songs...Read More...»»