1959 Korina Flying V

One of the groundbreaking Modernistic Guitars of the late 1950's, the Flying V was part of Gibson's effort to remake its "old fashioned guitar maker" image. Although original prototypes were made of mahogany, actual production models were made of a pale African wood called korina (initially used only on the Consolette and Skylark steel guitars) which was, despite its rarity, a very durable wood. Announced at the Summer NAMM show in 1957, the Flying V began shipping in the spring of 1958.

Body: Body wood: Solid korina Binding: N/A Available left-handed: No Finish Colors: Antique Natural Neck: Neck construction: 1-piece korina Fingerboard wood: 22 fret rosewood Inlays: Pearloid dot Binding: N/A Profile: Rounded Scale length/Nut width: 24 3/4"; 1 11/16" Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046 Electronics & Hardware: Pickups: '57 Classic humbuckers Controls: 2 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch Hardware color: Gold Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1/String-through body Tuner style: Vintage tulip Collateral: Custom Shop case, Certificate of Authenticity, Custom Care Kit

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