A rare korina tone machine, this 1963 Gibson Explorer features a 2-piece korina body and korina neck. It’s equipped with two patent # humbucking pickups. Gibson installed a Bigsby tremolo and a “Custom Made” plate in the mid ‘60s. Newer tuners and a 3rd strap button have also been installed. A rare piece of Gibson history!

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Korina 2-piece bodyKorina neck ('59 inked on serial number)Assembled and released in '63Brazilian rosewood fretboardDot inlays (new dots at 7 and 9)Two patent # humbuckingsPots date 44th week of '63One newer knobABR-1 bridge (no wire)Gibson installed a Bigsby and "Custom Made" plate in the mid ‘60sNewer jack plateAll hardware is nickelNewer (late ‘60s) tuners installed3rd strap button installed below heel1-11/16" nut24-3/4" scaleOriginal hardshell case (Baldwin / Gibson)

Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar (1963)

Name: Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar (1963)
Brand: Gibson
SKU: 30U-20262
Price: 198000.0 USD
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A rare korina tone machine, this 1963 Gibson Explorer features a 2-piece korina body and korina neck. It’s equipped with two patent # humbucking pickups. Gibson installed a Bigsby tremolo and a “Custom Made” plate in the mid ‘60s. Newer tuners and a 3rd strap button have also been installed. A rare piece of Gibson history!

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)