USED Gibson Custom / 58 Mahogany Explorer Elbow Cut VOS Natural 2014 [10]

2014 Custom Shop made, mahogany body with elbow cut.

A mahogany body reproduction of that model that EC held during his first visit to Japan.

This boldly cut mahogany-bodied Explorer is based on a '58. The neck is also made of mahogany, and is thicker overall, just like a 58. The basic construction is the tubeless truss rod and hide glue neck fit specification from 2013 onward, but not the long stud anchor specification. So it's a transitional period in terms of the explorer.
The PU is the original Custombacker Alnico III, which is no longer a classic. The capacitor is of course a replica Bumblebee. The pegs are Grover mini type.

The body has wipe scratches, scuffs, line scratches, and dings. It is finished with a cloudy VOS and is not shiny in parts from heavy use. There is a cloudy, picking scratch on the right side of the rear PU. The top of the body is dotted with small dings, and the outer edges are also dotted with dings. There is a thin line scratch on the lower right side of the body back, and a little buckle scratch in the center of the body back. There is also a scratch on the tip of the head and a small ding on the top of the head by the 6th string peg. Each piece of hardware is gold, and has some chipping and smudging from VOS production and use. Also, the front Vol knob and tone knob have some cracks inside as is typical for this period, but they are not operational.

The neck is in good condition, and the truss rod can be adjusted in the direction to tighten or loosen, and can still be turned to tighten and adjust. There are no string marks on the frets and about 80% of the strings are left. Currently, the string height is adjusted at about 2.0mm on the 6th string (12F) and about 1.5mm on the 1st string (12F).

Overall, there are some dents and scratches, but all of them are natural and not too uncomfortable. It gives the impression of having been handled with care commensurate with its age.
The elbow-cut Explorer model was reproduced several times by the Custom Shop in the past, and this 2014 model is equipped with a tubeless truss rod that boasts outstanding strength and sound, and a Custom Bucker that is highly regarded for its smooth sound with no leaning, making it an ideal upgrade item from the old specs. It is also a perfect upgrade item from the old specs. This is the perfect instrument to recreate the impact of your visit to Japan, and you will want to hold it yourself in front of a stack of amps!

Weight 3.24kg
Neck condition is fine.
Adjustable truss rod can be tightened or loosened.
About 80% frets remaining
Country of OriginMade in USA
CaseGenuine hard case
AccessoriesCertificate
Item rank B+: Some scratches, but no problem in normal use.
Serial number 8 4590