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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.

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Gibson Custom Explorer Custom Electric Guitar Ebony
Gibson Custom Explorer Custom Electric Guitar Ebony
Gibson Custom Explorer Custom Electric Guitar Ebony

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  • 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

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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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  • Everything any Gibson Explorer has Plus the formal good look

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byErik

    fromSeattle

    I bought my Gibson Explorer custom from the Gibson demo shop through the website known as Reverb. The only true change with this particular model or the updated pickups. Explorers in the past had the Gibson 500t pickup, which is hot. This is a collectible model.

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  • asked byAlton

    fromVandergrift, PA

    best price for this guitar, cash/check.

    best price for this guitar, cash/check.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call to discuss pricing 855-770-3373
  • asked byHans

    fromMühltal, Germany

    Hello there!
You have one of the custom Gibson explorers ebony in stock?
Is it the version from 2019 with real ebony fretboard or the version from 2017 with richlite? 
Also, do you provide shipping to Germany? 

Thank you!

    Hello there! You have one of the custom Gibson explorers ebony in stock? Is it the version from 2019 with real ebony fretboard or the version from 2017 with richlite? Also, do you provide shipping to Germany? Thank you!

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Due to local regulation, we cannot ship to Germany