The Gibson Custom Shop Made 2 Measure Explorer Custom in Gloss Brunswick Blue is a bold, uncompromising statement piece that blends iconic Gibson design with elite Custom Shop craftsmanship. Built on the unmistakable Explorer body style, this designer-shaped instrument is carved from solid mahogany with no weight relief, delivering a powerful, resonant tonal foundation and a substantial, authoritative feel. The body is wrapped in a stunning gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, allowing the wood to breathe and age beautifully over time, while the rare and elegant Brunswick Blue color elevates the guitar into true Custom Shop territory. Multi-ply binding adds a refined visual contrast, reinforcing its status as a premium, meticulously detailed build.

The mahogany neck features a comfortable Medium C profile and a traditional long tenon joint, ensuring exceptional sustain, stability, and tonal transfer between neck and body. With Gibson’s classic 24.75" scale length, the guitar offers a familiar, slinky playing feel that excels at both expressive bends and aggressive riffing. An ebony fingerboard with a 12" radius provides a fast, smooth playing surface, perfectly complemented by 22 medium-jumbo frets for precise articulation across the entire neck. Mother of pearl block inlays add a timeless Custom aesthetic, while a Corian nut and a fully adjustable 2-way truss rod ensure long-term playability and tuning consistency.

Sonically, this Explorer Custom is equipped with a tried-and-true Gibson humbucker pairing: a 490R in the neck and a 498T in the bridge. Together, they deliver a wide tonal range—from warm, full-bodied cleans and thick midrange growl to cutting, high-output rock tones with clarity and punch. The hand-wired control harness features premium CTS 500K potentiometers, offering smooth volume and tone control with maximum signal integrity. A Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector and output jack ensure reliability worthy of professional stages and studios.

Gold hardware throughout gives the guitar a striking visual contrast against the deep blue finish, including the Tune-O-Matic bridge, stop bar tailpiece, Grover kidney-style tuners, and gold-plated pickup covers. Black multi-ply elements—such as the pickguard, truss rod cover, mounting rings, speed knobs, and switch components—tie the look together with a purposeful, high-end Custom vibe. Additional premium details like a gold-plated brass jack plate and brass strap buttons further underscore the attention to detail found throughout this instrument.

Completed with a Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and a Certificate of Authenticity booklet, this Made 2 Measure Explorer Custom is more than a guitar—it’s a collectible, stage-ready instrument built for players who demand both visual impact and uncompromising performance. From its commanding tone to its rare finish and bespoke specifications, this Explorer stands as a powerful expression of Gibson Custom Shop excellence.