As one of the boldest guitar designs ever, the lightning-bolt shaped Explorer has looked ahead of its time since its debut in 1958. Originals have been championed by rock legends and coveted by collectors — they are currently the most valuable vintage guitars money can buy. This Custom Shop 1958 Explorer tribute utilizes solid Mahogany construction and a Walnut finish, a handsome departure from the original White Limba models with all the same tone, feel and vintage vibe.
Serial #: 80739
Weight: 8lbs
Body Shape: Explorer
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Profile: Authentic Chunky C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75″
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius: 12″
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687″
End of Board Width: 2.24″
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware Finish: Gold
Tuner Plating: Gold
Bridge: ABR-1
Saddle Material: Gold-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Control Knobs: Amber Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Jack Plate Cover: Black Multi-Ply
Strap Buttons: Brass
Mounting Rings: Black M69
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity