Inspired by Gibson Custom instruments are Epiphone’s premium recreations of some of the most popular and iconic guitar designs of all time. The Collection delivers faithful recreations of legendary models with premium appointments such as Gibson USA pickups, historically accurate “open book” headstocks, and solid wood construction. Crafted by Epiphone, Inspired by Gibson Custom delivers an unrivaled combination of professional features and accessibility.
Lightning Strikes Again With the Latest Collaboration Between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop
Made in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, the 1958 Korina Explorer is Epiphone’s impressive recreation of one of the most famous and valuable vintage guitars ever made. It brings authentic 1958 Explorer details to guitarists everywhere at a breakthrough price. Like the ultra-rare original Gibson models from 1958, it features a solid Korina body and a Korina neck with a long neck tenon and a 1958 Explorer neck profile. It is also equipped with an Indian laurel fretboard and gold hardware. The electronics are also top-notch, with Gibson Burstbucker 2 and Burstbucker 3 pickups wired to individual volume controls and a master tone control with CTS pots and a Mallory capacitor, along with a Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector switch and 1/4” output jack. An Epiphone x Gibson Custom logo on the back of the headstock is also proudly displayed, and a hardshell case is also included.
Specifications
Body
Body Shape : Explorer
Body Material : Sold Korina
Body Finish : Aged Gloss
Neck
Profile : 1958 Explorer
Scale Length : 628.0 mm / 24.724 in
Fingerboard Material : Laurel
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material : Korina
Fret Count : 22
Frets : Medium Jumbo
Nut Material : Graph Tech
Nut Width : 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays : Dot
Joint : Glued In, Set Neck; Long Neck Tenon
Hardware
Finish : Gold
Bridge : ABR-1 Style
Tailpiece : LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines : Epiphone Deluxe, 6 In-Line
Pickguard : 4-ply White/Black
Truss Rod : Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover : 2-ply Bell; Black/White
Control Knobs : Gold Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointers
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