1958 Gibson Explorer

We are happy to offer a very rare 1958 Gibson Explorer with OHSC that has been with the same Family for the past 28 years.
The Guitar features a one piece Korina (Limba) Body weighing in at around 7 lbs. The Body features the original paint. There is some weather checking throughout the guitar. Noticeable Buckle-wear on the backside of the Guitar as well as a deeper scratch/ding, on the back of the neck and one on the edge of the upper Body.
The Neck is made out of one piece Korina as well. The Headstock is 3 pieces of Korina.
Tuners are the original Klusen Gold Tuners.

Modifications:
- The 500 K pot for the Bridge Pick - Up is a 1965 CTS pot.
- The wiring to the Pick-Up-Selector switch was replaced with NOS Gibson Wire.
- The Neck Pick-Up wire was extended with NOS Gibson Wire.
- 3rd Strap Buttons added on the back of the Guitar

One latch on the Case does not work and is missing the latching piece.
Everything else is original to the Guitar including the frets. No Overspray, routing or breaks anywhere. Comes with the original Case as well as some of the original documentation.

Pot Codes:
Neck PU Volume Pot:
Centralab Pot
1348x8
BA811-1053
500K – C2
Bridge PU Volume Pot:
CTS Pot
137650x
500K

Tone Control Pot:
Centralab Pot
134838
BA811-1053
500k – C2

Pick Ups

Neck Pick up:
Long Magnet. Wire was previously cut but wire has been extended.
“Patent Applied For” Sticker on back.
Cover was off at some point but is back on.
Original Tape around windings.
L shaped tool marks on the “Wings”.
7.7 KOhm

Bridge Pick up:
Long Magnet.
“Patent Applied For” Sticker on back.
Cover was off at some point but is back on.
Original Tape around windings.
L shaped tool marks on the “Wings”.

7.5 KOhm
Pick Up Rings:
Both have M69 Stamps on the inside.

Because of the value of this rare intrument we are happy to offer delivery options and or pick up options.