1982 Gibson Heritage Flying V 58′ Korina Reissue
This is part of the very limited run of guitars that Gibson decided to make in the very early 80’s and are the first Korina reissues of the original 58 Gibson Flying V. This one has a pro setup from Eric’s Guitar Shop in Van Nuys, CA. It’s a raw and epic thing, it’s magic is tenfold what it’s feather like weight might imply, it seems less than and more than real. Comes in original case with hang tag,
Condition 8.5/10 – guitar shows light play wear, checking and patina consistent with a forty-year-old nitro lacquered instrument of its kind. Strap buttons on both horns. Weighs a scant 6lb and 9oz, lightweight and resonant.
Condition
This is a proper artifact, it shows no sign of repair and is all original down to its switch tip and strap buttons. Other than light wear and checking there is no damage except for the tiny imperfections, nicks and light marks, pick-scratches and swirl marks in the nitro finish – see the photos, ask for more. All hardware and electronics are original from the factory. All plastics are original from the factory. Original Shawbucker pickups are installed, the guitar has never been altered except for the domed caps added to the screw tops on the string through plate. There is slight corrosion to the bridge pickup on the bass side from probably contact with the strumming hand, that can’t properly be called gold plated anymore. The screw caps added to the V string through plate to cover the screw heads are not original to the instrument, now part of its history because I’m not prying them off. The headstock shows light scratches, checking, wear etc.
As always there are many more photos of better quality at my site, deegearlocker dotcom, than Reverb will allow or can show. Please see the photos, ask for more. The guitar has a fresh pro setup from the boys at Eric’s Guitars in Van Nuys, even with the saddles pushed all the way back the G sting’s intonation is mildly sharp. The case is complete, has wear and light damage to its outside surface, all hinges and latches work, show patina consistent with age.
Brand | Gibson |
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Model | Heritage V 58 Korina |
Year | 1982 |
Weight | 6/9 |
Neck | SET |
Pickup Neck | HB |
Pickup Middle | NA |
Pickup Bridge | HB |
Bridge | ABR |
Tail | NA |
Knobs | UFO BLK |
Controls | 2 VOL 1 TONE |
Tuners | Kluson 3X3 |
Inlays | MOP DOT |
Fretboard | RW |
Frets | 22 |
Made | USA |
Color | Korina Natural |
Finish | NITRO |
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