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 guitar is in very good+ condition.
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Korina 2-piece body
Korina neck ('59 inked on serial number)
Assembled and released in '63
Brazilian rosewood fretboard
Dot inlays (new dots at 7 and 9)
Two patent # humbuckings
Pots date 44th week of '63
One newer knob
ABR-1 bridge (no wire)
Gibson installed a Bigsby and "Custom Made" plate in the mid ‘60s
Newer jack plate
All hardware is nickel
Newer (late ‘60s) tuners installed
3rd strap button installed below heel
1-11/16" nut
24-3/4" scale
Original hardshell case (Baldwin / Gibson)
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Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar (1963)

Name: Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar (1963)
Brand: Gibson
SKU: 30U-20262
Price: 198000.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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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 guitar is in very good+ condition.

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