Gibson Custom Flying V Korina 1958 Black Pickguard Natural CS HRC #82997
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
- This item is covered for 100 years
What you need to know
What you need to know
- Historical Accuracy: Korina body and neck, nitrocellulose VOS finish, 4-ply black pickguard, and aged gold hardware.
- Sustain and Attack: ABR-1 bridge and through-body tailpiece with lacquered brass chevron for optimal vibration.
- Authentic PAF Tones: Pair of Custom Bucker pickups, CTS 500K "Vintage Taper" potentiometers, and Paper-in-Oil "Phone Book" capacitor.
- 50s Comfort: "50s Rounded Medium C" neck profile, rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, and 12" radius.
Manufacturer Information
Gibson custom
https://www.gibson.com
Service.Europe@gibson.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Gibson Europe B.V.
Email: Service.Europe@gibson.com
Address:
The Return of a 1958 Icon
Visionary at its release, the Flying V was produced in very limited quantities in the late 1950s before becoming a rock symbol. This Custom Shop reissue revives the futuristic aesthetics and period specifications, featuring a Korina selection, faithful craftsmanship, and a subtly aged VOS finish that evokes a carefully preserved guitar.
For Whom and Which Styles
Designed for intermediate to professional guitarists, this V excels in rock, hard rock, powerful blues, and classic metal. The "V" shape offers easy access to the upper frets and a strong stage presence, while the ergonomics remain surprisingly comfortable for standing play with a strap.
The Sound
Korina delivers singing mids, tight lows, and clear highs. The ABR-1 bridge + lacquered brass through-body tailpiece enhance attack and sustain. The Custom Bucker pickups provide the organic grain of PAFs: warmth and definition in the neck position, bite and articulation at the bridge, and a harmonically rich middle position. The two independent volumes and single tone control (CTS 500K "Vintage Taper") offer fine, progressive nuances via the 3-way selector switch.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
- Nickel string set 10-46: matching the original gauge to preserve tension and tonal balance.
- 6.35 mm (1/4") instrument cable of quality: guaranteed Switchcraft compatibility.
- Leather strap for standard strap buttons (2 points): comfort and stability for standing play.
- Nitro-compatible maintenance product and microfiber cloth for the VOS finish.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Extreme | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Aged |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Gold |
| Shape | Flying V | Truss rod | authentic 1950s "No-Tube" |
| Material | Korina | Truss rod cover | True Historic black |
| Non-slip element | rubber strip on the lower edge | Control knobs | True Historic black |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) | Selector cap | True Historic amber |
| Profile | 50s Rounded Medium C | Output jack plate | Flying V '58 black 4-ply |
| Scale length | 628.65 mm / 24.75" | Strap buttons | 2, brass |
| Fingerboard wood | Indian Rosewood | Pickup rings | True Historic black |
| Radius | 304.8 mm / 12" | Pickup covers | historic aged gold |
| Number of frets | 22 | Neck pickup | Custom Bucker |
| Fret type | Reissue | Bridge pickup | Custom Bucker |
| Nut material | Nylon | Controls | 2 volumes, 1 tone, CTS 500K "Vintage Taper" potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil "Phone Book" capacitor |
| Nut width | 42.86 mm / 1.687" | Pickup selector | Switchcraft 3-way |
| Inlays | pearloid dots | Output jack | Switchcraft 6.35 mm / 0.25" |
| Construction | glued neck, adjusted hide glue | Original string gauge | 0.010 / 0.013 / 0.017 / 0.026 / 0.036 / 0.046 |
| Bridge | ABR-1 | Case | included historic brown/pink Flying V hard case |
| Tailpiece | through-body strings, lacquered brass chevron | Serial number | 82997 |
| Tuners | Kluson single-ring | Weight | 3960 g |
| Pickguard | Flying V '58 black 4-ply | ||
You will also like
ESP
Horizon-II USA Apple Bomb Fishman Fluence
ESP
Eclipse USA QM Aqua Marine Sunburst Seymour Duncan Custom 14
ESP
M-II DX USA FR Flamed Maple Blue Moon EMG
ESP
M2 Red Rose Marble
Ibanez
IV1RG Visions RG
Gibson Custom
Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby VOS Ebony CSHR #741113
Gibson Custom
Les Paul Custom 1968 Reissue Ultra Light Aged Ebony CSHR
Fender Custom Shop
AO25-66 62 JAZZMASTER NOS RW VWH #CZ590489
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Custom Bucker pickups on this Flying V produce?
Both Custom Buckers aim for the organic tone of PAFs: defined warmth at the neck and articulate bite at the bridge. The middle position delivers a harmonic-rich register.
Is the 1958 Korina Flying V comfortable to play standing up?
The V shape is designed to remain comfortable when playing standing up with a strap. Two brass strap buttons are installed, and a rubber strip is present on the lower edge.
What is the neck profile and scale length?
The set neck features a 50s Rounded Medium C profile and a 628.65 mm (24.75") scale length. The Indian rosewood fingerboard has a 304.8 mm (12") radius and 22 frets.
What strings come mounted originally on this model?
The original setup uses 10-46 gauge: 0.010, 0.013, 0.017, 0.026, 0.036, and 0.046. Nickel steel strings of the same gauge allow for the intended tension to be maintained.
Is a case included with this guitar?
A vintage Flying V hard case in brown/pink is supplied. The finish is nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina), to be maintained with a nitro-compatible product and a microfiber cloth.
