Description
In 1958, Gibson debuted the Explorer, a wild-looking guitar with a lovably bizarre body shape and a bold, powerful sound. Though ahead of its time, the Explorer would receive praise over the years from guitar legends such as Eric Clapton and James Hetfield, cementing its status as one of the most iconic models ever produced. This Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer pays tribute to those first-year Gibsons, and it's perfect for players seeking a top-notch vintage-inspired guitar.
Designed in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop, this guitar is a spot-on recreation of the original '58 Explorer. Just like those early models, it features a Korina body and neck, giving it a full-bodied sound with deep lows and warm, punchy mids. It also has a long neck tenon and an ABR-1 bridge with a stop bar tailpiece, enhancing its sustain, intonation, and stability. And thanks to its 1958 Explorer neck profile and smooth Indian laurel fingerboard, this Epiphone plays remarkably well.
Players will be excited to learn that this Explorer has a set of Gibson Burstbucker pickups that give it an outstanding sound that's great for a wide range of styles and settings. Not only are its pickups of the utmost quality, but it also features premium components, including CTS pots, a Mallory capacitor, and a Switchcraft pickup switch and 1/4" output jack.
Complete with a hardshell case for safe transport, this guitar offers authentic 1958 Explorer details at a fraction of the price. If you're a classic guitar buff looking for a top-of-the-line vintage-inspired Explorer, this Epiphone is an excellent choice.
Specs
Body Shape: Explorer
Body Material: Korina
Neck Material: Korina
Neck Profile: 1958 Explorer
Nut Width: 43mm
Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
Scale Length: 24.72"
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Inlays: Dot
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
Knobs: Gold Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointers
Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe, 6 in Line
Neck Pickup: Gibson Burstbucker II
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Burstbucker III
Controls: 2 Volume, Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors
Case: Hardshell Case
SKU: IGCKEXWANAGH1
