Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer Electric Guitar (with Case)

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zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Epiphone captures the style and sound of the '58 Korina Explorer at a price anyone can enjoy. A set of Gibson Burstbucker 2 and 3 pickups power this axe.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Burstbucker 2 and 3 pickups Thick PAF tone in neck, hot output in bridge
Korina body Very warm, lively, and balanced tonewood
Korina neck Stable tuning and intonation, warm tone
Laurel fretboard Chocolate hue; similar feel and tone to rosewood

Made in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, the 1958 Explorer is Epiphone's impressive recreation of one of the most famous and valuable vintage guitars ever made. It brings authentic 1958 Explorer details to guitarists everywhere at a breakthrough price.


Hear the '58 Korina Explorer for yourself in our exclusive video:


Like the ultra-rare original Gibson models from 1958, it features a Korina body and a Korina neck with a long neck tenon and a 1958 Explorer neck profile. It is also equipped with an Indian laurel fretboard and gold hardware. The electronics are also top-notch, with Gibson Burstbucker 2 and Burstbucker 3 pickups wired to individual volume controls and a master tone control with CTS pots and a Mallory capacitor, along with a Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector switch and 1/4" output jack.

An Epiphone x Gibson Custom logo on the back of the headstock is also proudly displayed, and a hardshell case is also included.

- Body Shape: Explorer
- Material: Korina
- Neck: Korina
- Profile: 1958 Explorer
- Nut width: 1 .693" / 43mm
- Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
- Scale length: 24.72" / 628mm
- Number of frets: 22
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Inlay: Dot
- Bridge: ABR-I
- Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
- Knobs: Gold Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointers
- Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe, 6 In-Line
- Plating: Gold
- Neck pickup: Burstbucker 2
- Bridge pickup: Burstbucker 3
- Controls: 2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitor
- Case: Hardshell Case

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Aged Natural, with Black Pickguard

  • Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 33 x 18 x 14 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): IGCKEXBANAGH3

In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of Epiphone's products and instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Epiphone reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-4GIBSON
Web: https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Support/Contact

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted June 28, 2025 by a customer from gmail.com

"Beautiful In All Ways"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Recieved the instrument overnight. I have bought several guitars from zZounds, so I knew what to expect. But I honestly wasn't prepared for how exceptionally beautiful this guitar is. I have a custom shop LP, American Vintage Strat and a $5000 Ibanez JS Chromeboy. I've always wanted a Korina Explorer but not for $10,000. I did actually check one out at Norms in LA and everyone kept saying go with Epiphone. They were right. The neck and fretwork are identical. The guitar is basically a rebadged Gibson. I can't stop playing it. zZounds is, and has always been number one. I have never returned a guitar from zZounds and I can't say the same for the others.
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