Thunder and Lightning
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.
Specs
Type |
Solid Body |
Weight | |
Serial Number | 80133 |
Colour |
Walnut |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Shape |
Explorer |
Body Material |
Solid Mahogany |
Body Finish |
Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina) |
Neck Material |
Solid Mahogany |
Neck Shape |
Authentic Chunky C-Shape |
Fingerboard Material |
Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit |
Nut |
Nylon |
Nut Width |
1.69″ (42.85mm) |
Neck Shape |
Medium C-Shape |
Number of Frets |
22 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Pearloid Dot |
Fret Size |
Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
Fretboard Radius |
12” |
Neck Pickups |
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
Bridge Pickups |
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
Controls |
2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness; 3-Way Switchcraft |
Bridge |
Tune-O-Matic |
Case |
Custom Shop Hardshell |