Gibson Explorer Custom with Ebony Fretboard, Ebony

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. 

Specifications

BODY

• Body Style: Explorer
• Body Shape: Designer
• Body Material: Solid Mahogany
• Binding: Multi-ply
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Weight Relief: None

NECK

• 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

HARDWARE

• 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

ELECTRONICS

• Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: 498T Humbucker
• Controls: 2 x 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 x 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: Switchcraft

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet