https://reverb.com/item/195360-gibson-1958-1963-factory-leftover-parts-explorer
What a find!!
All original factory "Leftover Parts" Korina Explorer
Everybody knows the history of these instruments and the history of Gibson guitars in general. When guitar models were produced, especially the ones that were not popular, there were "leftover" parts that would sit around on the production floor for years and sometimes were never assembled. These parts would eventually be cataloged and stored or made "available" to employees. This one made it off the production floor assembled and had gold parts fitted to it around 1963 including it's original, Gold, Patent No. pickups.
"Executive" guitar that did not leave the Kalamazoo factory until the sale of Gibson in the mid 80's and the company's move to Nashville, TN.
Another 58/63 Explorer with possible "added" Bigsby sold at auction for $611,000 in 2006. However, it did not have the "Prototype" headstock.
Link below:
http://www.skinnerinc.com/about/departments/musical-instruments/?fam=13&type=latest
Sold to 2nd owner in early 90's, he had the front of the guitar oversprayed because he did not like the "eggshell' to the finish. Back of guitar and neck have original finish.
All proper factory routes to body with correct wiring as well as electronics being factory soldered.
There is a 48 hour return policy on guitars. No returns on amplifiers. All returns subject to a 20% re-stocking fee. No exceptions.
- Listed 5 months ago by Island Guitars
- Condition: Excellent
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What a find!!
All original factory "Leftover Parts" Korina Explorer
Everybody knows the history of these instruments and the history of Gibson guitars in general. When guitar models were produced, especially the ones that were not popular, there were "leftover" parts that would sit around on the production floor for years and sometimes were never assembled. These parts would eventually be cataloged and stored or made "available" to employees. This one made it off the production floor assembled and had gold parts fitted to it around 1963 including it's original, Gold, Patent No. pickups.
"Executive" guitar that did not leave the Kalamazoo factory until the sale of Gibson in the mid 80's and the company's move to Nashville, TN.
Another 58/63 Explorer with possible "added" Bigsby sold at auction for $611,000 in 2006. However, it did not have the "Prototype" headstock.
Link below:
http://www.skinnerinc.com/about/departments/musical-instruments/?fam=13&type=latest
Sold to 2nd owner in early 90's, he had the front of the guitar oversprayed because he did not like the "eggshell' to the finish. Back of guitar and neck have original finish.
All proper factory routes to body with correct wiring as well as electronics being factory soldered.
There is a 48 hour return policy on guitars. No returns on amplifiers. All returns subject to a 20% re-stocking fee. No exceptions.
