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Gibson Custom Explorer Custom Electric Guitar Ebony
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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.
Over the years, Guitar Center's Platinum Rooms have honed their reputation of having a selection of some of the world's most desirable and exclusive gear. The Platinum Guitar Collection features a carefully considered selection of stunning instruments from the world's top builders, whether from the custom shops of major industry powerhouses or from the coterie of top-flight small luthiers. Packed with limited-edition, special-run and one-off unique guitars, the Platinum Collection is your source for the world's finest acoustic and electric guitars and basses. Call today to make a connection to your dreams.
Over the years, Guitar Center's Platinum Rooms have honed their reputation of having a selection of some of the world's most desirable and exclusive gear. The Platinum Guitar Collection features a carefully considered selection of stunning instruments from the world's top builders, whether from the custom shops of major industry powerhouses or from the coterie of top-flight small luthiers. Packed with limited-edition, special-run and one-off unique guitars, the Platinum Collection is your source for the world's finest acoustic and electric guitars and basses. Call today to make a connection to your dreams.



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
Specs
Body
- Body shape: Other
- Body type: Solid Body
- Body wood: Mahogany
- Body finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck shape: Medium C
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Joint: Set-in
- Scale length: 24.75"
- Truss rod: Vintage
- Neck finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- 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
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
- Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
- Control layout: Individual volume, Master tone
- Pickup switch: 3-Way
- Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
- Bridge design: Individual saddle
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
- Tuning machines: Vintage-style Sealed
- Color: Gold
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Case: Hardshell Case
- Orientation: Right Handed
- Country of Origin: United States
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Reviewed by 1 customers
Everything any Gibson Explorer has Plus the formal good look
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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submitted3 years ago
asked byAlton
fromVandergrift, PA
best price for this guitar, cash/check.
Please give us a call to discuss pricing 855-770-3373submitted4 years ago
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!
Due to local regulation, we cannot ship to Germany