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Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue Trans Blue 2003

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BrandGibson Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
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The Story

1958 Korina Explorer Reissue Trans Blue 2003

This quite rare Gibson Custom Shop piece is a 1958 reissue Explorer, built with a Korina body and neck and covered in a transparent blue finish. It even has the split "V" headstock with raised gold logo! The neck is carved to a comfortable yet chunky '50s profile, and is topped with a rosewood fingerboard sporting some great looking abalone trapezoid inlays. Luxurious gold plating covers the '57 Classic humbuckers, as well as the vintage Kluson style tuners and ABR-1 bridge with stoptail. Other features include the 3-ply white pickguard and amber top hat knobs. This guitar is in very good condition with only 2 small dings on the edges. It's a great sounding guitar and a perfect piece for the player or collector.

Includes: Original Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 8 lbs 3 oz
  • Transparent Blue Finish
  • Korina Body
  • '50s Carve Korina Neck
  • Split V Headstock with Raised Logo
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • 24.75" Scale
  • 12" Radius
  • 22 Frets
  • 1-11/16" Nut Width
  • .990" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .990" Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
  • '57 Classic Humbuckers
  • ABR-1 Bridge w/Stoptail
  • Vintage Style Kluson Tuners
  • 3-Ply White Pickguard
  • Abalone Trapezoid Inlays
  • Amber Tophat Knobs
  • Gold Hardware

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