Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]
Where's the picture of the 1958? Don't think that the black one is not a 1958. They only made the 1958's in natural wood finish.
The 1976 is a 1958 copy. Only diffeence that I know of is the T-Top pickups vs. the original PAF humbuckers of the 1958 model. I've heard a few different numbers but I think there was less than 50 made in 1958.
So I am not sure that curve differences you are referring to... other than the photos shown were taken from a slightly different angle.
As for Korina being a better wood or not... some luthiers may prefer it. Possibly is a better wood.
But there is no denying the amazing tone of the 1976 Explorers. One need only listen to U2's BOY album alone to see this.
The 1958 was the natural colour one, its a Gibson Custom shop re-issue costs like $8000 US
These pics illustrate the difference in bodystyle better, the 76 reissue has a longer horn and a wickedly sharp curve to the bout
Really appreciated! 
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