Four New Gibson Designer Limited Guitars
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| Split Headstock Explorer |
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| Split Headstock V |
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| '59 Mahogany Flying V
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| Explorer Extra Cutoff
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October 23, 2001
Gibson Custom now offers limited runs of classic "Designer" guitars with new. These hybrid guitars will be produced in extremely limited quantities and will be difficult to find in a dealer's
showroom. Gibson suggests asking your local Gibson Custom authorized dealer to order one if you want to get your hands on them.
Split Headstock Explorer and Flying V
Custom's historic collection curator, Edwin Wilson, found an original middle '50s concept
illustration of a prototype Explorer featuring a split head stock. The unique headstock was
eventually used only on the 1957 Korina Futura. It was that original Ted McCarty era
illustration that inspired Custom's contemporary luthiers to create the new Flying V Split
Headstock and the Explorer Split Headstock
'59 Mahogany Flying V
The '59 Mahogany Flying V is built to the same exact specifications as the
original 1959 Korina Flying V, but with a Mahogany body instead of
Korina.
Historical features include the "V" shaped string-through-body plate, in-line
knobs and the rubber strip on the bottom rim to be able to play sitting
down. The Mahogany V features an updated look for a classic veteran.
Explorer Extra Cutoff
Finally, the Explorer Extra Cutoff has historic features and a new look for a
new century. What would happen if you dropped your Explorer on stage
and broke the bass side of the body off? If your tech was good enough, he
would sand down the remainder of the body, and you would be left with the
Explorer - Extra-Cutoff.
This mahogany body Explorer features a shortened bass bout, allowing
more comfortable arm positioning. So, if you have always loved the look of the Explorer, but it just seemed a little too
big, this guitar is for you.
For more information, visit their web site at www.gibson.com. | 
