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Description
Introducing the Gibson Korina Flying V Electric Guitar, a remarkable instrument that beautifully marries the past and present. This guitar is an accurate re-creation of the original 1958 model, a radical design that was way ahead of its time. Now, it has become an iconic fixture in the music world, celebrated for its unique shape and sound.
The Gibson Korina Flying V features a korina body and neck, a tonewood known for its warm, rich voice that's often compared to top-shelf mahogany. Its natural crème brûlée coloring gives it a distinct, eye-catching look that sets it apart on any stage. The Indian rosewood fretboard enhances the overall resonance and sustain, promising a sound that is both powerful and nuanced.
The real magic lies in the Gibson's CustomBucker pickups. These historically accurate PAF copies help recreate the sound of the original 1958 model, giving you that vintage, authentic tone. With the ABR-1 bridge and string-through korina body, this guitar delivers a resonance that is simply unparalleled.
The Gibson Korina Flying V is not just an instrument, but a piece of history. Its nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhances the guitar's tonal qualities while giving it the look and feel of a well-loved classic. This is a guitar that doesn't just play music - it tells a story.
Key Features:
- Meticulous re-creation of a 1958 Flying V
- Korina body and neck for a warm, rich voice
- Indian rosewood fretboard for enhanced resonance
- CustomBucker pickups for an authentic vintage tone
- ABR-1 bridge with string-through body for exceptional sustain
- Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Comes with a '50s-style brown-and-pink hardshell case
- Gold hardware and Kluson tuners
- 4-ply off-white pickguard
Videos
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Gibson Custom Shop Korina Flying V | Guitar of the Day
Gibson Custom Shop Korina Flying V | Guitar of the Day
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NEW Korina Gibson & Epiphone Flying V's and Explorers at Norman's Rare Guitars
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson Korina Flying V.
Features and functionality
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The Epiphone Flying V has a V-shaped bridge and a string-through body design, while the Gibson features a stop bar tailpiece and a centrally located cable jack.
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Both the Epiphone and Gibson Flying V models discussed have slim taper necks, which are thinner and might be preferable for players with smaller hands.
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Later Epiphone Flying Vs, like the 2020, come with better stock pickups, enhancing their tonal quality.
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The Epiphone Kirk Hammett Flying V includes Gibson T-Humbuckers, Grover tuners, CTS pots, Orange Drop caps, and a Switchcraft toggle switch and jack.
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Comparisons
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The Epiphone's control layout offers a linear setup with one volume and two tone controls, which may suit blues players who frequently adjust volume and toggle pickups.
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Some players find the neck profile of the '58 Korina V similar to that of the '18 LP Standard and '20 ES-335, not particularly chunky.
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The Korina V's Gibson Burst Buckers are noted to provide a vintage-style guitar sound, favored by some over the modern aesthetics of the Hammett model.
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User experience
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Users note that the Epiphone's rear strap button placement can lead to neck dive, whereas the Gibson's placement reduces this issue but doesn't eliminate it completely.
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Players highlight the unique cable jack placement on the Epiphone, which hangs the cable in an unconventional way compared to other guitars.
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Owners transitioning from early 2000s Epiphones note the newer models feel less like mid-priced imitations and more like genuine improvements.
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Some owners feel the Epiphone Flying V has a "toyish" quality due to its light weight and thick poly finish, despite well-cut nuts and quality components.
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Setup and maintenance
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It's possible to swap a pot and the pickup selector switch on the Hammett model for better control layout, potentially using custom pickguards to retain originality.
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Value and pricing
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The price of new Epiphone models can be compared to used Gibsons, with some users opting for the latter due to perceived better value.
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Slash used his ultra-rare 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V to record "Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door" during the Use Your Illusion sessions. This information is supported by a Gibson TV feature where Slash discusses the guitar's significance and its acquisition just prior to the recording of the iconic track.
In this Instagram post, Kirk Hammett can be clearly seen holding a korina Gibson Flying V.
In 1984 issue of Guitar World, Van Halen was seen with Gibson Korina Flying V. According to 2014 Guitar World interview, Van Halen used the guitar during the recording of "1984" for "Hot for Teacher" and "Drop Dead Legs".
In the user-uploaded photo, Dave Mustaine is seen with a Gibson Korina Flying V Electric Guitar. This guitar features an Explorer-style headstock, signature Mustaine pickups, a black finish with gold tuners and bridge, and E-335 style inlays.
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In this Instagram post, Keith Richards plays a Gibson Flying V backstage with the caption:
Backstage at Hyde Park with Gibson Korina Flying V! On to Amsterdam. see you there !
Bobby Salomone, the brother of Mark Knopfler’s ex-wife Lourdes Salomone, sent this singular guitar as a gift in 2005, anticipating that Mark would get a kick out of it.
In this photo, Billy Gibbons is clearly seen playing his 1958 Gibson Korina Flying V Electric Guitar.
"Along with the 1962 SG, Malakian also used a Jackson Randy Rhoads Flying V retrofitted with humbuckers and two early Eighties Gibson Korina Flying Vs for distorted tones." - Guitar World.
Q : You're talking about an Epiphone acoustic, with the ornamentation ?
NEIL : Yes, it's one of the cheapest. It's probably lying on the floor in my bedroom right now. It looks like it's in good shape but the action's really bad and the neck isn't too good. And it's always going out of tune. But I like it. Most of the songs on American Dream were written on it. I think I also wrote Fuckin' Up on it, too. But I also have very nice guitars, great for recording and composing. I have quite a few Martins, Gretschs -- particularly White Falcons, old Explorers, Flying V s. Larry Cragg has more than I do. You should talk to him about my guitars and amps. My amps are something else.
In this user-uploaded photo, Nancy Wilson is seen playing a Gibson Korina Flying V Electric Guitar during a live performance.
Rudolf uses a Korina Flying V in the music video for Rock You Like A Hurricane.
Album Usage
The Gibson Korina Flying V has been featured on the following albums:
Talkin to the Trees
Neil Young (2025)
Fu##in' Up
Crazy Horse & Neil Young (2024)
Use Your Illusion (Super Deluxe)
Guns N' Roses (2022)
Hot for Teacher (Live at the Tokyo Dome June 21, 2013)
Van Halen (2015)
Rock You Like A Hurricane (with Johannes Strate)
Scorpions (2014)
Slave to the Grind
Skid Row (1991)
Use Your Illusion II
Guns N' Roses (1991)
Use Your Illusion I
Guns N' Roses (1991)
1984 (Remastered)
Van Halen (1984)
Panama / Drop Dead Legs (Digital 45)
Van Halen (1984)
Memphis
Lonnie Mack (1979)
Exile On Main Street (Deluxe Version)
The Rolling Stones (1972)
Exile On Main Street (2010 Re-Mastered)
The Rolling Stones (1972)
Genre Usage
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Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Gibson Korina Flying V, it is most commonly used with the following gear.
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