Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer, made in Korea 2006, natural korina finish. These mid 90s to mid 00s Korean-made Epiphone guitars are generally really good, and word is slowly spreading that they're worth keeping an eye out for. This big pointy beauty was made in 2006, a year or so before they moved the line to China, and it feels great in the hands. The neck is straight and sturdy with great fretwork and a tasty rosewood slab fingerboard, it feels great. The body is mahogany, with a 1mm veneer of korina on the top and back, which features a beautiful finely detailed grain on show under the vintage tinted gloss natural finish. The neck pickup is honky and thick with a gooey midrange, while the bridge pickup offers an angular growl with a tasty chime on the top end. It's happiest with plenty of gain but cleans up better than you might expect. The comically huge case is a handy bonus as they cost a pretty penny purchased separately. Good fun!

Model: Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer
Made: Korea, Unsung plant, 2006 (serial U06101498)
Finish: gloss natural Korina (KO), white guard
Body: korina top and back veneer, middle appears to be mahogany/agathis
Neck: maple, rosewood board, slim D shape, 24.75" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 3.750kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Epiphone Alnico Classic humbuckers x2
Case: Epiphone hardcase, excellent quality and condition

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a scuff on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has a little scratch in the lacquer only near the neck joint, as well as a couple on minor dimples in the middle of the body. The sides have minor dimples on all the pointy points, otherwise no major marks. The front has a couple of dimples and scuffs in the elbow area and some normal play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, intonation is good, action is low, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for life left. Setup with fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.