Gibson Custom Shop 58 Reissue Explorer [Yes, it's Korina!]
Channel: MooreMusicGuitars
Date: 2021-09-13

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In 1958, Gibson began producing an odd-shaped guitar featuring a new, lighter body wood they dubbed "Korina" (it was African Limba). The body style did NOT catch on with the players of 1958, and only 19 guitars were shipped that year. But after a few hard rock and metal players were seen with them in the 70's, the Explorer became a whole new kind of cool.
The few remaining original Korina '58 Explorers have fetched prices far higher than the more famous '59 Les Paul bursts, but now, once again you can own one. This Custom Shop reissue features Korina body and neck, Rosewood fretboard, a Burstbucker 2 in the neck, and a Custombucker in the bridge position. It's got the historic Kluson tuners, an ABR-1 (non-wire) bridge, and vintage taper CTS pots with the original paper/foil/wax "Phonebook" capacitors. It sounds like rock.


Learn more about this guitar, and it's partner, the 1958 Korina Flying V: https://bit.ly/58Explorer_V


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