Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.

The classic Gibson Explorer dives into new aesthetic and sonic territory with this Custom-appointed version, replete with multi-ply binding, pearl appointments, gold hardware, and a solid Ebony fingerboard. It's an electrifying, upscale look which brings with it Gibson's signature playability, instantly-recognizable voice and Gibson Custom's unwavering commitment to building the best guitars on the planet.

Body Style: Explorer
Body Shape: Designer
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief: None
Profile: Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Joint: Long Tenon
Finish: Gold
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black/White
Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
Switch Tip: Black
Switch washer: Black
Jack Plate Cover: Gold-plated Brass
Strap Buttons: Brass
Mounting Rings: Black M69
Pickup Covers: Gold-Plated
Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 498T Humbucker
Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case : Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet