Epiphone Korina Explorer Aged Nat. LH
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Epiphone
Korina Explorer Aged Nat. LH
Product Info
Article Number:
562208
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Korina Explorer Aged Nat. LH
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$1,197.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This left-handed Korina Explorer is a serious contender for players craving that classic, thick Explorer tone. The Burstbucker pickups really nail the vintage Gibson vibe, and the Korina body gives it a rich, warm character. It's a great option for rock, blues, and heavier styles, especially if you appreciate a substantial feel and a slightly darker sonic palette.
Product Description
- Epiphone Korina Explorer Aged Nat. LH
- Electric Guitar
- Lefthand / left-handed model
- Body: Korina
- Neck: Korina
- Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
- White dot fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: 1958 Explorer
- Scale: 628 mm (24.72")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
- GraphTech nut
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: Gibson Burstbucker 2 (neck) and Gibson Burstbucker 3 (bridge) humbuckers
- 2 Volume controls and 1 master tone control - each CTS potentiometer
- Mallory capacitor
- Epiphone Deluxe 6-in-Line machine heads
- ABR-1 bridge with Lock Tone Stop Bar tailpiece
- Colour: Aged Natural
- Incl. case
PROS
- • Korina body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Gibson Burstbucker pickups provide authentic vintage-era humbucker voicing.
- • 1958 Explorer neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
- • ABR-1 bridge and Lock Tone tailpiece enhance tuning stability and sustain transfer.
CONS
- • Korina construction results in a relatively heavy instrument, potentially fatiguing.
- • Aged Natural finish may exhibit cosmetic imperfections, appealing to some but not all.
- • Scale length leans towards a darker tone, limiting versatility for brighter genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Korina
Neck Material
Korina
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
Gibson Burstbucker 2 (neck) / Burstbucker 3 (bridge)
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72")
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1 with Lock Tone Stop Bar tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Korina is generally lighter and more resonant than mahogany, resulting in a slightly brighter and more airy tone with a quicker response.
They're a very well-done approximation, capturing much of the sonic character and output. While not identical, they offer excellent value and a similar vibe.
The '58 Explorer profile is a medium-full 'C' shape, offering a good balance for various hand sizes, but players with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
