{"product_id":"gibson-custom-explorer-custom-ebony-cs601354","title":"Gibson Custom Explorer Custom Ebony CS601354","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial: CS601354\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 8 lbs 11.3 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gibson Custom Explorer Custom Ebony combines the unmistakable angular design of the original Explorer with the refined appointments and craftsmanship of Gibson's Custom Shop. Featuring a solid mahogany body, solid mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, and gold hardware, this Custom Shop model brings Les Paul Custom-inspired elegance to one of Gibson's most distinctive electric guitar designs. Multi-ply binding, mother-of-pearl block inlays, and a gloss Ebony finish give the Explorer Custom a sophisticated appearance, while a pair of Gibson 490R and 498T humbuckers delivers the powerful, versatile sound that has made Gibson guitars a staple of rock music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe solid mahogany body retains the dramatic Explorer silhouette, with its angular contours and extended body wings creating an unmistakable stage presence. Unlike weight-relieved designs, the Explorer Custom features a solid body with no weight relief, providing a substantial feel and the natural sustain associated with traditional mahogany construction. Multi-ply binding outlines the body, adding a refined contrast against the deep Ebony finish. Gold-plated hardware complements the gloss finish and binding, giving the instrument the distinctive appearance associated with Gibson's Custom models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe solid mahogany neck features a comfortable Medium C-Shape profile, offering a substantial yet accessible grip for both rhythm and lead playing. A solid ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing surface with a focused attack and clear note definition. Twenty-two frets and a 24.75\" scale length maintain the familiar Gibson playing feel, while the 1.687\" nut width provides comfortable string spacing. Mother-of-pearl block inlays add a traditional Custom Shop detail, contrasting against the dark ebony fingerboard and reinforcing the instrument's upscale appearance. A Corian nut completes the neck's playing appointments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Explorer Custom is equipped with a Gibson 490R humbucker in the neck position and a 498T humbucker in the bridge position. The 490R delivers a warm, rounded response with articulate highs, making it well suited to expressive leads, clean passages, and full-bodied rhythm tones. The hotter 498T bridge pickup provides increased output, pronounced midrange, and a focused attack that works particularly well with overdriven amplifiers. Together, these pickups offer a versatile range of classic Gibson sounds, from smooth neck-position tones to aggressive bridge-position crunch. The hand-wired electronics feature two 500K CTS volume potentiometers and one 500K CTS tone potentiometer, providing direct control over the instrument's output and tonal response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-plated hardware completes the Explorer Custom's traditional Gibson configuration. A Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece provide a stable string anchor with individual intonation adjustment, while Grover Kidney tuning machines offer smooth, precise tuning performance. Black speed knobs maintain a clean appearance against the Ebony finish, and the combination of gold hardware, multi-ply binding, and mother-of-pearl inlays gives the instrument its distinctive Custom Shop character. Built with Gibson Custom's attention to craftsmanship and detail, the Explorer Custom Ebony offers a compelling combination of iconic styling, traditional mahogany construction, and versatile humbucking electronics. A Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case is included for protection and transportation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid mahogany Explorer body with gloss Ebony finish and elegant multi-ply binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid mahogany neck with Medium C-Shape profile and solid ebony fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother-of-pearl block inlays, 22 frets, and traditional 24.75\" Gibson scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson 490R neck and 498T bridge humbuckers with hand-wired CTS electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-plated Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stop Bar tailpiece, Grover Kidney tuners, and included Custom Shop hardshell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Shape: Explorer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Style: Solidbody Electric Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Material: Solid Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight Relief: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Binding: Multi-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Finish: Gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish Color: Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Material: Solid Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: Medium C-Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Material: Solid Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Frets: 22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 24.75\" (628.65 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.687\" (42.85 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Material: Corian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Tune-O-Matic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailpiece: Stop Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning Machines: Grover Kidney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware Finish: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl Knobs: Black Speed Knobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Pickup: Gibson 490R Humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pickup: Gibson 498T Humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup Configuration: HH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup Type: Passive Humbucking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume Controls: 2 x 500K CTS Potentiometers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone Control: 1 x 500K CTS Potentiometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWiring: Hand-Wired Harness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Gibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Gibson Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Explorer Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: CS601354\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Strings: 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Material: Solid Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Material: Solid Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Material: Solid Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded Case: Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone Shop Guitars is an independent Gibson dealer with locations in Addison, Southlake and Fort Worth, Texas. We offer free nationwide shipping on new instruments and multiple financing options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Custom Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50984749236481,"sku":"CS601354","price":5799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/7056\/files\/2_8eb4ce8e-8e2e-4b36-a9c2-7e439eb896b7.jpg?v=1793289975","url":"https:\/\/www.toneshopguitars.com\/products\/gibson-custom-explorer-custom-ebony-cs601354","provider":"Tone Shop Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}