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Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Custom Ebony Gloss

Gibson Custom Shop · #CS403017
BrandGibson Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.CS403017
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.DSMXEBGH1E
Archive ID43801
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The Story

Explorer Custom Ebony Gloss

Rock out stealthily with this awesome all-black Gibson Custom Shop Explorer in a Custom outfit that includes multi-ply binding, block inlays and an ebony fretboard! With its 490R and 498T humbuckers, the guitar is ready to provide a ripping modern tone right out of the case!

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Hang Tags and Paperwork

The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Solidbody Electric Guitar
  • Solid Mahogany Body
  • Rounded Profile Mahogany Neck
  • Ebony Fretboard with Mother of Pearl Block Inlays
  • Authentic Medium Jumbo Frets
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • 490R and 498T Humbuckers
  • Nylon Nut
  • ABR-1 Bridge and Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Grover Tuners
  • Gold Hardware
  • 9 lbs ,3 oz.
  • .960" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • 1.040" Neck Thickness at 12th Fret

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