2023 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom '58 Korina Explorer Gibson Burstbuckers, hardcase

Maker: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom

Model: '58 Korina Explorer

Condition: excellent

Description: 

Here for your consideration is a 2023 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom '58 Korina Explorer in excellent condition! A faithful reissue of the '58 Explorer with premium Gibson hardware and pickups, Switchcraft jack and toggle switch, CTS pots, and Mallory tone caps with Gibson Burstbucker pickups. This one is in essentially like new condition with no notable damage or blemishes, no notable fret wear, and feels great! Big chunky '58 style neck on this one. A stunning Korean Explorer that won't leave you bankrupt! Has been fully inspected and set up by our tech and ready for a new home. Includes original Gibson/Epiphone hard case. See below for a full list of specs. 

Weight: 7lbs 3oz

Neck Profile: Chunky C

Neck Depth: 1st fret .882", 12th fret 1.011"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Pickup Values: Neck 8.02k, Bridge 8.39k

From Gibson:

Made in partnership with the Gibson™ Custom Shop, the 1958 Korina Explorer™ is Epiphone’s impressive recreation of one of the most famous and valuable vintage guitars ever made. It brings authentic 1958 Explorer details to guitarists everywhere at a breakthrough price. Like the ultra-rare original Gibson models from 1958, it features a solid Korina body and a Korina neck with a long neck tenon and a 1958 Explorer neck profile. It is also equipped with an Indian laurel fretboard and gold hardware. The electronics are also top-notch, with Gibson Burstbucker™ 2 and Burstbucker 3 pickups wired to individual volume controls and a master tone control with CTS® pots and a Mallory™ capacitor, along with a Switchcraft® 3-way pickup selector switch and 1/4” output jack. An Epiphone x Gibson Custom logo on the back of the headstock is also proudly displayed, and a hardshell case is also included.

Body FinishAged Gloss

Body MaterialSold Korina

Body ShapeExplorer

Body StylesExplorer

Fingerboard MaterialLaurel

Fingerboard Radius304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count22

FretsMedium Jumbo

InlaysDot

JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Neck Tenon

Neck MaterialKorina

Nut MaterialGraph Tech

Nut Width43.0mm / 1.69in

Profile1958 Explorer

Scale Length628.0mm / 24.72in

Bridge PickupBurstbucker 3

Controls2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitor

Neck PickupBurstbucker 2

Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft

Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft

BridgeABR-1 Style

Control CoversBrown

Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointers

FinishGold

Jack Plate Cover4-ply White/Black; Square

Mounting RingsBlack

Pickguard4-ply White/Black

Pickup CoversGold

Strap Buttons2

Switch TipAmber

TailpieceLockTone Stop Bar

Truss RodDual Action

Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Black/White

Tuner PlatingGold

Tuning MachinesEpiphone Deluxe, 6 In-Line