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1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue VOS Electric Guitar

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Overview

A Custom Explorer with a walnut finish.

As one of the boldest guitar designs ever, the lightning-bolt shaped Explorer has looked ahead of its time since its debut in 1958. Originals have been championed by rock legends and coveted by collectors, and are currently the most valuable vintage guitars money can buy. This Custom Shop 1958 Explorer tribute features solid mahogany construction with a walnut finish, a handsome departure from the original White Limba models. The tone, feel and vintage vibe of the original remain in this Custom Shop masterpiece.

Features

  • Solid mahogany body with nitrocellulose lacquer VOS finish
  • Mahogany neck with Authentic Chunky C-shape, Indian rosewood fretboard
  • Dual Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted) pickups, 500K CTS tone and volume pots, 3-way switch
  • Gold ABR-1 bridge, aluminum stop bar, vintage-style sealed tuners

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Specs

1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue VOS Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Body Type: Double Cutaway Solid Body
  • Body wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Body finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
  • Neck shape: Custom C
  • Neck wood: 1-piece Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Neck finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 12""
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Pearloid Dot
  • Nut width/material: 1.69 in. (43 mm) Nylon
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker Alnico
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker Alnico
  • Control layout: Individual volume Master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
  • Bridge design: Individual saddle
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style Sealed
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Country of Origin: United States
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