Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Electric Guitar, Gold Hardware – Watermelon King/Gloss – CHUCKSCLUSIVE – #CS500955

Inspired, Exciting, Coveted – The Gibson Custom Shop Explorer Electric Guitar wtih Gold Hardware in Watermelon King/Gloss – CHUCKSCLUSIVE

Chuck Levin’s has brought everyone to the table with the Watermelon King Series to share the sweetest collection of acoustic and electric guitars you’ve ever tasted!

We’ve always loved the delicious watermelon red finish available on Gibson’s ES-335, and if it was up to us we’d put that color on every guitar. So we did! Chuck Levin’s has brought everyone to the table with the Watermelon King Series, sharing the sweetest collection of acoustic and electric guitars you’ve ever seen, or tasted!

Not wanting to leave anybody out, we invited Gibson’s Murphy Lab, Fender’s Custom Shop, and Taylor Guitars to the table, challenging each of them to dream up their own flavor of watermelon red. The end result is a mouth-watering array of 18 different guitars and basses – everything from Les Paul to Trini Lopez and Stratocasters to Jazzmasters! Our guitar shop also added custom color-coordinated bridge pins to the Taylor 414ce as a fun little flourish!

The name for this exciting collection came from a newspaper clipping featuring a photo of Marge Levin and her father, Al Lipshultz. Al had presented a mammoth watermelon to his local farmer’s market, earning him the title of “Watermelon King.” The color, Al’s fun title, and the idea of bringing our friends to the table to share something sweet was the inspiration we needed!

We love that every instrument in this collection is a bit different – the color being uniquely interpreted by the craftspeople involved. Each instrument will include a unique Watermelon King Series COA, some fun swag, and of course the warm vibes that come with sharing all the good things with friends and family.

The Watermelon King Series is available exclusively at Chuck Levin’s.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Material: 58 Mahogany Explorer
• Routing: 58 Explorer
• Drilling: 58 Explorer
• Dimension: 22×16 1/4 x 1 1/2 Blank

Neck

• Material: 58 Mahogany EXPLORER-14 Degree
• Peghead: EXPLORER
• Dimensions: 58 EXP
• Material: Ebony
• Scale: 24 3/4
• Dimension: STD
• Nut: Corian
• Inlays: LP CUSTOM
• Fretwire: Reissue

Hardware

• Hardware Material: Gold
• Machine Head: Mini Grovers
• Bridge: TOM
• Tailpiece: Stop Bar
• Vibrola:
• Jackplate: 58 EXP-.02B/W/B/W
• End Pin: Brass
• End Pin Detail: Molded
• Truss Cover:
• Pickguard: Explorer Custom
• Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs
• Mounting Rings: Black
• Switch Tip: Black
• Backplates: 58 EXP Black

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: 490R GPC LBMR
• Bridge Pickup: 498T GPC HBMR
• Circuitry: Short Pots, Ceramic Cap
• Control: 4 Conductor Toggle Wire

Miscellaneous

• Case Type: Hardshell Case

Manufacturer: Gibson
Model: DSMXM2M20135
SKU: I716010-N-CS500955-0-WHXD

We are Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center

Since 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.

Our team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.

Chuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.