Gibson Explorer Custom
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Explorer Custom is Gibson taking one of its least subtle shapes and dressing it up anyway. That contrast is the appeal. Buyers want the hard-edged body with a more luxurious finish and trim package, which means the best examples are the ones that still balance extravagance with menace.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $4,050 and $5,300; anything under $4,025 is worth a close look. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
This model rarely comes to market at ~3/month. When one does appear, expect less room to negotiate on price.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~15% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Lower-priced vintage-spec reissue: period-correct brief without the Custom's formal appointments.
Korina original-year reissue: the most historically authentic Explorer at a higher price.
The companion modernistic Custom: same spec level in the Flying V body.
For Sale (21 listings)
Squealing Pig Guitars ⢠2024
GIBSON USA Custom Shop Explorer Custom "Ebony Gloss + Ebony" (2024)
$6,494
Mint
Thunder Road Guitars PDX ⢠2026
New Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Checkerboard Top Murphy Lab Light Aged TRG Stinger Series #CS601323
$7,999
Excellent
Niclas's Gear Bazaar ⢠2024
Gibson 1958 Explorer Korina Custom Shop 2024
$9,577
Excellent
Niclas's Gear Bazaar ⢠2024
Gibson 1958 Explorer Korina Custom Shop 2024
$9,577
Excellent
Vintage Gear from Jef ⢠2021
Gibson Explorer Custom 2021 - 2026 - Ebony Gloss
$3,650
Excellent
Montreal Guitar ⢠2020
Gibson Custom Shop M2M '59 Explorer 2020 - Neon Green
$8,317
Very Good
Bay Tunes Guitars ⢠2014
Gibson Custom Shop '58 Mahogany Explorer Vintage Tobacco Burst 2014
$5,499
Excellent
Music Challenge eShop ⢠2021
Gibson CUSTOM 1958 EXPLORER REISSUE VOS 2021 - MAHOGANY
$5,576
Very Good
Le Shop - Lyon ⢠2022
Gibson Mod⢠Collection Explorer Custom - Black Cherry Satin
$5,152
Excellent
Jesseâs Tone Shop ⢠2017
2017 Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Custom Ebony - Unplayed w/ OHSC, COA & Case Candy
$4,195
Excellent
AIRO Guitars ⢠2018
Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Explorer Reissue VOS 2018 - VOS
$3,700
Good
Jesseâs Tone Shop ⢠2017
2017 Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Custom Ebony w/ OHSC, COA & Hang Tags
$4,999
Excellent
Atomic Music ⢠2024
Gibson USA Custom Shop Explorer Custom Guitar with COA + Case 2024 - Ebony / Black
$5,499
Excellent
Ridgewood Guitars ⢠2022
Gibson 70âs Explorer Adam Jones Relic Custom 2022 - Ebony
$3,500
Very Good
G-Brat's Guitars ⢠2025
2025 Gibson Explorer Custom Dealer Select Custom Shop VOS ~ Antique Alpine White
$6,299
Excellent
Retrofret Vintage Guitars ⢠1983
Gibson Explorer Custom Shop Korina Edition Solid Body Electric Guitar (1983), ser. #80483500, original black hard shell case.
$6,500
Very Good
The Bonfires Vintage ⢠2001
Gibson Explorer 2001 - custom Eric Clapton Cut 58/76 original vintage USA yamano
$4,449
Good