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Gibson Custom Explorer Custom Electric Guitar Ebony

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Overview

An elegant black and gold Explorer with powerful humbuckers for an iconic rock attitude.

Gibson Custom brings the classic black and gold look of the Les Paul Custom to this formally dressed Explorer. With bound body and headstock to add the final touch of elegance, it's a look that draws second glances. Loaded with Gibson Custom 490R/498T humbuckers, it's got plenty of rock-and-roll attitude to make a statement.

Private Reserve Guitars by Musician's Friend are your gateway to some of the world's most exclusive, hand-built, custom and semi-custom instruments. This carefully curated collection of spectacular guitars and basses contains many extremely limited-edition and unique one-off instruments that you won't find anywhere else. The world's major custom shops are represented here, as well as many top-flight small builders and individual luthiers. Our PRG associates are specially trained to provide you with detailed information about any guitar in the collection, so you can be sure you're choosing the special instrument that's perfect for you. Call now, and have the instrument of your dreams in your hands as soon as tomorrow.

Features

  • Asymmetrical mahogany body, black finish with cream binding
  • 490R and 498T Gibson humbuckers, versatile tones
  • Maple neck, '50s profile, ABR-1 bridge
  • Extended upper horn, deep belly cut for balance and comfort

Forge your musical odyssey with the Gibson Custom Explorer.

Specs

Explorer Custom Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Body shape: Other
  • Body type: Solid Body
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
  • Neck shape: Medium C
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Vintage
  • Neck finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Vintage-style
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Block
  • Nut width/material: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm) Corian
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • 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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