Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Custom with Bound Head Veneer Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Ebony
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
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Description
The Gibson Custom Explorer™ Custom with Bound Head Veneer brings everything players love about the standard Explorer Custom, adding a refined three-ply bound headstock that elevates its visual appeal even further.
First unveiled in 1958 alongside the Flying V™, the Gibson Explorer™ broke sharply from the traditional electric guitars of the era. Initially misunderstood, the model's tiny original run left the early Korina Explorers among the most sought-after vintage electrics in existence. As the years passed, musicians embraced its bold design and powerful voice, and by the 1970s, it reentered the Gibson lineup. Since then, it has become a go-to choice for countless players, especially within rock and metal. With its striking wedge-shaped body and signature "hockey stick" headstock, the Explorer has remained influential and iconic for generations.
This Gibson Custom Explorer Custom with Bound Head Veneer is crafted with a mahogany body framed by multi-ply top binding. Its mahogany neck is joined with a long tenon for exceptional resonance and stability, and carved to a comfortable Medium C neck profile. The ebony fretboard carries 22 medium jumbo frets and is adorned with mother-of-pearl small block inlays.
A matched set of Gibson humbucker™ pickups powers the instrument: a 490R at the neck and a 498T at the bridge. Together, they offer an impressively wide tonal palette, from shimmering clean textures to high-gain aggression. They are hand-wired to individual volume controls and a master tone control and topped with black Speed knobs. A black multi-ply pickguard adds another sleek visual element. Gold hardware appears across the guitar, including the pickup covers, Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, Stop Bar tailpiece, Grover® tuning machines, and strap buttons.
With a lineage stretching back to the late 50s, the Explorer has evolved many times. This latest Gibson Custom Explorer Custom with Bound Head Veneer takes the classic aesthetic of the regular model and enhances it with its elegant three-ply bound headstock. Paired with multi-ply body binding, a bound fretboard, and mother-of-pearl block inlays, it presents a particularly upscale look that is sure to turn heads onstage and among fellow players. Each guitar includes a Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity and a hardshell case.
Specifications
BodyBinding: Multi-ply Top
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Explorer
Body Style: Solidbody
Neck
Profile: Modern C
Frets: Reissue Medium Jumbo
Joint: Long Neck Tenon
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Nut Material: Corian
Inlays: Big Block
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
Binding: Single-ply
Scale Length: 24.75"
Neck Material: Mahogany
Electronics
Neck Pickup: 490R
Bridge Pickup: 498T
Controls: 2 volume, 1 tone
Pickup Selector: 3-way toggle
Hardware
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Finish: Gold
Plastics: Black
Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
Control Knobs: Black Speed
Pickup Cover: Gold
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Misc.
Case: Modern hardshell case included
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer Custom with Bound Head Veneer Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Ebony | 839782 |
