1958 /1959 Korina Flying V
Gibson introduced this historic replica of the 58 Flying V in 1998. Subsequently it has been renamed "59" and since then the numbering reflects a historic 59 number. Here are the Gibson specs :
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The engineers at Gibson have paid the highest attention to details on this instrument. The solid body construction is of the finest Korina. The extra-fast action neck is of matching Korina with the Gibson adjustable truss rod.
The rosewood fingerboard has attractive pearl dot inlays. The ABR-1 bridge permits the adjustment of string action and individual string lengths for perfect intonation. For greater guitar playing ease while sitting down, there is the "no slip strip."
The twin '57 Classic PAF reissue humbucking pickups are located for contrasting bass and treble response, with separate volume controls and a master tone control. Equipped with a toggle switch to activate either or both pickups.
Materials:
It is to be noted that the case is a replica of the original 58 case.
- Korina neck & body
- Binding: None
- Hardware: Gold
- Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 Tune-o-matic / Original "V"
- Pickups: Two '57 Classic HBs
- Controls: two volume, one tone, 3-way switch
- Fingerboard: 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard with Pearl dot inlay
- Scale Length/Nut Width: 24 3/4" / 1 11/16"
- Finishes: Antique Natural
