Key Features
- A stunning recreation of a legend
- Equipped with Gibson Burstbucker 2 and 3 pickups for an authentic, vintage growl
- Experience the feel of an ultra-rare '58 Explorer thanks to the all-Korina construction
- Protect this limited-edition beauty with an included hard case
Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer Black Pickguard, Natural Overview
The Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer is your chance to own a piece of history. The '58 Explorer is a much loved and incredibly rare instrument, and so Epiphone have teamed up with the Gibson Custom Shop to deliver you a worthy recreation at a fraction of the price! Featuring correct '58 Explorer appointments like an all-korina construction, vintage voiced Gibson Burstbucker pickups and gold hardware/knobs, it both looks and sounds the part.
Speaking of sounds, they'll be rich, creamy, and dripping with detail. This limited-edition hosts Gibson's own Burstbucker pickups with CTS pots and upgraded Mallory capacitators, so you can expect a smooth responsiveness and pronounced tonal differences on each control setting. Complete with the ultra-reliable ABR-1 TOM bridge, a frictionless Graph Tech nut and a bespoke hard case, this is a limited-edition that any Gibson fanatic would love to get their hands on!
Product Ref: 294559
Full Description
View Full DescriptionRefined tones from Gibson pickups
Revive those classic PAF tones. Equipped with Gibson Burstbucker pickups, the Epiphone Korina Explorer boasts sonics full of character and detail. Sonics that are accurate to the highly sought-after originals thanks to Gibson's loving recreation of those fifties' tones.
The neck Burstbucker 2 serves up a thick, bassy, and punchy tone with a smooth edge, perfect for your rhythm sections or soulful solos. But if you need a bit more presence in the mix or give extra bite to your riffs then the hotter Burstbucker 3 at the bridge is what you need. It gives your sound extra snarl and roar without overstepping the vintage character, perfect for the '58 Explorer's vibe.
Premium electronics
Not only are the pickups of outstanding Gibson quality, but the wiring behind them accentuates your tone. If you like to sculpt your sound on the fly with subtle adjustments to the controls, you'll love this! Featuring CTS pots, a Mallory capacitor and a Switchcraft 3-way pickup switch, you can expect a smooth and responsive action from your controls, with pronounced differences between each tone and volume setting.
All-korina accuracy
Just like the original. This limited-edition recreation of the '58 Explorer sports a korina body and neck for a correct weight, feel and appearance. The neck is fashioned into an authentic 1958 Explorer profile, affording you riffing action that closely matches a genuine '58 V. It's sleek, vintage, and unforgettably fast!
Explorer's Hardware
From the LockTone stop bar to the authentic to the accurately shaped headstock, this special edition looks the part. And not only that, but the premium hardware also provides you with a reliable, and dependable performance. An ABR-1 TOM bridge ensures an accurate intonation all over the scales, and teams with the stop bar and deluxe machine heads to ensure rock solid tuning stability.
Specifications
- Product Name: Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer Black Pickguard, Natural
- Product Code: IGCKEXBANAGH3
Body
- Shape: Explorer
- Material: Korina
- Finish: Aged Natural
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Korina
- Neck Profile: 1958 Explorer
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
- Number of Frets: 22
- Scale Length: 24.75”/628.65mm
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 1.693”/43mm
- Position Inlays: White Dot
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: LockTone Stop bar
- Knobs: Gold Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointers
- Tuners : Epiphone Deluxe, 6-in-line
- Plating: Gold
- Neck Pickup: Burstbucker 2
- Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker 3
- Controls: 2 Volume, Master Tone; CTSPotentiometers, Mallory Capacitor
Miscellaneous
- Case: Hardshell Case
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