Gibson Explorer Custom Shop '58 | 2018 TV White Limited Run
Gibson Custom Shop '58 Explorer Mahogany TV Electric Guitar | 2018 TV White
Made in USA. Solid mahogany body. Custombucker pickups. Chunky '58 C-shape neck. Historic tenon. One of only 50 in this finish.
The Gibson Custom Shop '58 Explorer Mahogany TV is a limited-edition reissue that replaces traditional Korina with solid mahogany for a warm, resonant voice. It is part of a highly limited run—just 50 instruments worldwide in this TV White finish.
This 2018 model has been professionally set up, plays perfectly with low action, and is ready to gig.
Test it for yourself at our Sydney shop, or we can ship it safely to your door anywhere in Australia. Contact us for a shipping quote.
In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $5,900
Key Features
Year: 2018
Made in: USA (Gibson Custom Shop)
Model: '58 Explorer Mahogany TV Limited Run
Production: One of only 50 in TV White finish
Body Wood: Solid mahogany (warm, resonant, similar sonically to Korina)
Pickups: Custombucker humbucker (neck) / Custombucker humbucker (bridge) — authentic PAF-style response
Neck: Solid mahogany, historic tenon, chunky '58 C-shape profile
Fingerboard: Solid rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75 inches
Hardware: Gold — ABR-1 bridge, lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece
Tuners: Grover
Electronics: Hand-wired harness, 500K CTS volume pots (x2), 500K CTS tone pot (x1), Switchcraft toggle
Finish: TV White nitrocellulose lacquer
Weight: 3.54 kg
Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop black hardshell case
Includes: Custom Shop booklet and Certificate of Authenticity
Sound and Electronics
The Custombucker pickups deliver authentic PAF-style response—dynamic, touch-sensitive, and articulate. They clean up beautifully when volume is rolled back and deliver punchy, mid-rich drive when opened up. The solid mahogany body provides warm, resonant tone with tight low-end and singing sustain.
Feel and Playability
The chunky '58 C-shape neck offers substantial vintage feel while remaining comfortable. Solid rosewood fingerboard provides warm response. Lightweight at 3.54 kg, it is comfortable to play standing or sitting. Professionally set up with low action.
Condition
Excellent condition. Minimal fretwear. Some nitroburn on neck near nut. Light play wear on pickguard only. Original finish and electronics.
Includes
Original Gibson Custom Shop black hardshell case
Custom Shop booklet and Certificate of Authenticity
Gibson Sell Sheet
https://archive.gibson.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Explorer-Mahogany_One-Sheet.pdf