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Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Left-handed Electric Guitar - Natural

Solidbody Electric Guitar, Left-handed, with Korina Body, Korina Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Natural
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Experience the Rare 1958 Korina Flying V

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.

Ultra-rare korina body and neck

Like the ultra-rare original Gibson model that inspired it, the 1958 Korina Flying V features a korina body and a korina neck with a period-correct neck shape and long neck tenon. This solidbody electric guitar's rich, warm acoustic tone bears a striking similarity to top-quality mahogany, but with a hair more high end. What's more, the 1958 Korina Flying V's natural light yellow-green color is a guaranteed head-turner. Once we got our hands on this guitar here at Sweetwater, we had a tough time putting it down.

Gibson Burstbuckers deliver rock-solid tone

There's a reason players keep coming back to the tried-and-true combo of premium humbucking pickups. With a Burstbucker 3 in the bridge position and a Burstbucker 2 in the neck position, the Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V is as close to a '50s-era guitar as it gets. Specially engineered for authentic PAF tone, these humbuckers go from dark and intense to smokin' hot, delivering the classic bark and bite that rockers and blues guitarists have sought for decades. To top it off, the 1958 Korina Flying V includes high-quality CTS pots and Mallory capacitors.

You can't go wrong with this classic axe

The Flying V's radical look and high-octane sound have inspired rock and metal guitarists for decades, and the 1958 Korina Flying V takes you right back to where it all started. Besides the korina body and neck and the vintage-voiced electronics, this solidbody electric guitar also boasts an ABR-1 bridge, a gold-plated brass string plate, deluxe tuning machines, black top hat knobs with nickel dial pointers, attractive gold hardware, and an eye-catching aged gloss finish. If you want a true modern classic, then there's only one thing to do: pick up the 1958 Korina Flying V.

Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Electric Guitar Features:

  • An inspired re-creation of a 1958 Gibson Korina Flying V
  • Radical "V"-shaped Korina body yields a resonant sound reminiscent of top-shelf mahogany
  • Korina neck vaunts a period-correct neck shape and long neck tenon for spot-on vintage feel and playability
  • Indian laurel fingerboard with inconspicuous pearloid dot inlays
  • Gibson Burstbucker humbucking pickups let you tap into timeless PAF tone
  • High-spec'd electronics with premium Mallory caps and CTS pots
  • ABR-1 bridge and gold-plated brass string plate ensure effortless sustain and spot-on intonation
  • Deluxe Epiphone tuning machines offer rock-solid tuning stability
  • Black top hat knobs with nickel dial pointers, attractive gold hardware, and a eye-catching aged gloss finish

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Left-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Flying V
  • Body Material Korina
  • Body Finish Aged Gloss
  • Color Natural
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Korina
  • Neck Shape 1958 Flying V
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Indian Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay Dots
  • Number of Frets 22
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.693"
  • Nut Material Graph Tech
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Flying V String Plate
  • Tuners Epiphone Deluxe
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Gibson Burstbucker 2 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Gibson Burstbucker 3 Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 1 x tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Gibson, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: IGCKFVWANAGH1L

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Rated 5/5

I'm playing the model currently pictured

Haven't even changed the strings yet, or adjusted the truss rod. The guitar was ready to play, out of the box. Suprisingly versatile. Neck pickup, tone rolled down for clean blues. Of course it does metal. That's what I am indulging to at the moment of writing this review.....
Rated 5/5

A Top shelf Lefty guitar, I can't keep my hands off of it!

This is an outstanding guitar, fit and finish rival the best in the business!! It's really light weight and well balanced. I only had to lower the bridge a bit on one side and it plays like butter now!

For us Lefties, you'll never get a chance to own one of these, unless you custom order it from Gibson and spend $10K on it.

Don't do that, order this...it took about four months to arrive, but it's well worth the wait.
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