Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Electric Guitar - Natural Reviews
An inspired re-creation of one of the most collectible guitars ever built, the Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V was crafted in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop. This solidbody electric guitar's radical "V"-shaped Korina body yields a resonant sound reminiscent of top-shelf mahogany. Its korina neck vaunts a period-correct neck shape and a long neck tenon for spot-on vintage feel and playability. Plug into your favorite amp and revel in timeless PAF tones, courtesy of Gibson Burstbucker humbucking pickups. You also get high-spec'd electronics, with premium Mallory caps and CTS pots. You'll also appreciate the 1958 Korina Flying V's hardware, which includes an ABR-1 bridge, a gold-plated brass string plate, and deluxe tuning machines. This guitar boasts a host of high-end appointments, including black top hat knobs with nickel dial pointers, attractive gold hardware, and a gorgeous aged gloss finish. The '58 Korina Flying V is one of the most valuable production-model guitars. Now, thanks to Epiphone, you can experience the magic for yourself.
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Best Epiphone Ever!!
I used to be snobbish about buying Gibsons… Epiphones…they were the cheaper knockoff or so I thought. This guitar single handedly changed my mind completely!!! The WOW factor for this guitar is just amazing! The smooth satin finish is the first noticeable "feel appeal" that got my attention. It feels like talcum powder. Soft smooth satiny finish without that high gloss look which makes certain guitars look cheap. The low action was the second factor. I hardly had to do anything to get this to play correctly. The neck is straight and the action is low and then when you plug it in….. the whole fun factor comes alive making you not want to put it down for a second. This is such a well made guitar and the price point is incredible!!! So why cannot Gibson do this and Epiphone can?? Does not matter…. If Epiphone keeps doing this…. I am a fan of this new Epiphone turnaround and if it is good enough for Joe Bonamassa… then I can also submit and say…. This guitar will be in my collection and loved on and played every chance I get. I also invited you to let loose and just play all the riffs you can think up…. Does not hinder you because of its shape….. an excuse I hear many guitar friends say about V's…. Buy this guitar and enjoy your life. The case that comes with this is worth the price of admission alone!!! Bulletproof and safe and as good as anything I have seen from Gibson!!! I love this guitar beyond words!!
One Great Flying V
I purchased the Epiphone korina Flying V the same time I ordered the Epiphone korina Explorer (read my review on that guitar). I was attracted to this guitar because of the high end specs and fantastic looks. The Epiphone Flying V is equipped with Gibson Burst Bucker pickups, CTS pots, Switchcraft pickup selector switch and output jack, and a Mallory capacitor. The body and neck are solid korina resulting in a very light guitar. The fretboard is Indian Laurel. The hardware is Epiphone which I believe is as good as they use on Gibsons. Fit and finish is perfect and the frets are particularly well done. The guitar came set up very well and ready to play thanks to the Sweetwater 55 point inspection. The guitar also comes with a really cool hard shell case. This guitar is fun to play and it sounds like a Gibson. If you find yourself looking at the Gibson version of this guitar and don't want to spend $, this is a great alternative. I highly recommend this guitar. Thanks to Brian Campbell for his assistance and follow-up on this purchase.
Surpassed my expectations by far!
This guitar is perfect in every way. Extreme resonance, (the most resonant I've ever played), and excellent sustain. Pick-ups sound amazing. Frets are nice, and accurate, they'll get a slight polish at set-up but that's all they need, and it's easy to do. That should be expected with most guitars in this price range. Stays in tune, very solid top to bottom. I have zero complaints on this axe! A very big thank you to my sales engineer Dave Ashley at Sweetwater!
Very impressive!
This is by far the most resonant solid body I've ever played. I can feel the resonance in the neck, as much as in the body while playing. The quality of this guitar is astonishing. The one I received is perfect in every way. During the setup process, I will polish the frets smooth, lower the action just a smidgen. Nothing else to do to it but play and drool! This thing sounds amazing, perfect neck shape and size. I was on the fence about this purchase. Glad I went ahead with it now.
Demo Model
Epiphone has done a good job at recreating a special historic guitar with these new models. They look and play good. Stays in tune and the sustain is good also. Pickups sound good too. The neck,nut and frets are good. A little bit more attention could be paid to the fret ends before it leaves the factory . Set up was very close to how I like my guitar set up right out of the box. I would suggest checking all the tuning machine screws to make sure they are tight when doing your setup.
Beautiful V
Plays amazing and sounds killer!
Korina! Korina!
Epiphone has really nailed it with these new Korina Flying Vs and Explorers. Genuine 2-piece Korina bodies (just like you'd get from Gibson), no laminates or wraps, a long tenon, CTS pots w/ a Mallory cap, Gibson Burstbucker 2/3 pickups, a Switchcraft 3-way switch and output jack, a fat 58 neck profile, "Aged Natural" (ie, satin) finish (feels smooth and slick in-hand, not tacky or sticky—and seems thinner than the usual thick Epi finish), an ABR-1 "style" bridge that sits on what looks to be ABR-1 type screws/posts that look screwed directly into the body (rather than the usual big, fat Nashville-ish inserts/posts most Epi bridges ride on), a super cool white pickguard (whiteguards rule! ;)) and a gorgeous pink/brown case.
Totally top tier stuff here from Epiphone (mine even came well setup from the factory and the strings were even fresh) abut then, it better be because you're paying a top tier price for sure!
My V and Explorer (which I also bought) snarl and sing and sustain and are super lightweight and resonant. These guitars are twice the guitars that the "other" Epiphone Korinas are (the "Exclusive" version that can be found at AMS & zZounds which have 3-5-piece bodies, laminates front/back to hide that fact, cheap Epi pickups, cheap pots, skinny necks, globs of thick glossy polyurethane, and no cases). I have a V and Moderne from those models, as well, and trust me these new CS-collab ones smoke them! I just wish Epiphone would have done a Moderne in this new CS-collab too! Would be awesome to have all three like this.
A lot of Guitar for this price point
Wow! This V has got it all. What a great partnership between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop. Vintage looks, Gibson hardware and pups. Stable Epiphone Deluxe tuners, the beautiful Korina body, just resonates with each note. The tones that are achieved are endless. The lightweight Korina feels so good to play. Definitely rivals it's Gibson counterparts. The case included! Yes this is a fantastic deal and guitar. Thanks Kurt and Sammi for once again taking care of me. Sweetwater, 5 stars!
Great guitar
I normally don't write many reviews. However, I received this V and have to say it blew me away. Perfectly setup and sounds amazing. The pickups pair great with it and like the feel of the neck. Also the case that comes with it is beautiful.
