58/64 Korina Flying V

Tim's Guitars · Aug 16, 2019

Saw this V appear on Reverb the other day...:hmm

https://reverb.com/item/26820492-gibson-orig-korina-flying-v-58-1964-korina

I thought the early 60s Vs tended to have 58/9 serials, and never seen those "diamonds" between the body wings....?? Looks a stunning guitar, but certainly an odd one!

What does everyone think?

chief_nobody · Mar 2, 2020

Down from 377k to 250k :] only $100 shipping

Rich R · Mar 2, 2020

I dearly love the Korina Modernistic guitars! This one does fit with what is known about the "Latter-Day" Korinas, including the right case, etc.

Having said that, if I was a serious buyer, I wouldn't go near that thing without some heavy-duty outside expertise. I feel pretty capable with the usual vintage models but identifying original Korina is a bridge too far...

It IS cool, though! :dude:

El Gringo · Mar 3, 2020

What is the reason for the back of the peghead being black ? Is it like a stinger ? Which if it is what is the purpose or reason for a stinger or is it purely cosmetic ? Which if it is cosmetic how does that enhance the beauty ? Sorry for being naïve on the issue of stingers .

AA00475Bassman · Mar 3, 2020

Albert king's had a stinger I believe this is factory .

TM1 · Mar 4, 2020

Lloyd, who owns Voltage is a pretty straight up guy. I'd have no reason to doubt anything he says about an instrument.

El Gringo · Mar 4, 2020

AA00475Bassman said:
Albert king's had a stinger I believe this is factory .

Thanks for the info and it makes perfect sense .

Steve Craw · Mar 7, 2020

I believe the stinger in the "V" was used to hide the spline.

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