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Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Electric Guitar
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Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Electric Guitar

The Epiphone Korina Flying V was ahead of its time when it was introduced and it's as relevant today as ever!

Instantly recognizable as a classic American design, the Korina Flying V features twin humbuckers; a natural finish korina body, plus the standard Gibson 24.75-inch scale length, gold hardware; and a set neck with a rosewood fingerboard.

About Epiphone Guitar
Since 1873, Epiphone instruments have been proudly played and endorsed by professional artists. And while every Epiphone is a compilation of over 125 years of experience working directly with musicians, only a few embody a single artists individual creativity and spirit. The Epiphone Signature Collection guitars are as legendary and as individual as the artists themselves.

The Les Paul guitar is synonymous with Rock and Roll. No other guitar gives you the power, the sustain and the sound of a Les Paul. If it's got Les Paul's signature on the headstock, it's the real thing... Accept no substitutes! Authorized by Gibson USA!

About Epiphone Guitar
Epiphone's passion has always been about more than just making guitars. It has been about making music. It has been about understanding what is inside every musican that makes them want to, have to, express themselves. And understanding the myriad musical styles, where they are going and how they might develop. For over one hundred and twenty-five years they have continually looked for new and better ways to help players take their music farther.

Epi Stathopoulo, their founder and namesake, was always on the forefront of music. He was the first instrument maker to embrace Jazz music and led the industry away from mandolin and banjo production and into making guitars. At the age of twenty-four Epi obtained his first of many patents that would change fretted instrument construction forever. The extension truss rod design, the first pick-up with individual pole pieces, and the Tonexpressor - the precursor to the modern day "wah-wah" pedal - were all epiphone innovations. But perhaps the greatest contribution to guitar making came in 1941 while Les Paul was experimenting in the Epiphone factory. These experiments led to the Les Paul "Log" and the first solid-body electric guitar.

Epi's vision of the future of music and guitar, as well as the importance of his work could be seen by, and in, those who chose to play an Epiphone. Musicians who themselves were visionaries. George Van Epps, Harry Volpe, Howard Roberts, Joe Pass and other Jazz players would make music history with an Epiphone guitar, as would Blues legend, John Lee Hooker. And the Beatles, who recorded Paperback Writer, Ticket to Ride, and the most recorded song ever written, Yesterday, with Epiphone guitars they purchased in 1964. It is an incredible legacy that continues today with Noel Gallagher, Lenny Kravitz and other artists who choose to make their music with an Epiphone.

The same sprit of innovation that drove the Stathopoulos to start pushing the boundaries of guitar design over one hundred and twenty-five years ago is alive and well at Epiphone today. Styles of music will continue to evolve, new technologies will come and go and new players will continue to take music and guitar in new directions. But their passion for making music and their mission of providing musicians with a great instrument they can rely on to express themselves will always remain constant.

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Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Specifications

  • Pickups: 2 humbuckers
  • Hardware: Gold
  • Scale Length: 24.75 inches
  • Nut Width: 1.68 inch
  • Neck: Set
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlays: Dot
  • Body Material: Korina

 
 
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nick v. from worcester, ma
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Subject:500 dollars? i'll take two please
Quality: Build quality is amazing for the price. No dead spots on the board, came setup out of the box.
Reliability: Have only had it for 3 months, but great so far
Overall: It plays great. Goes out of tune a little more than my Epiphone LP Standard.
Playability and Feel: It is weighted very nicely. Doesnt sag like the older gibson flying v's or SG's.
Tone: thick or thin, nothing really in between. Fixed that with some Duncan 55 PAF sh1 (neck) and a pearly gates PG1 in the bridge.
Finish: flawless, even after UPS had its paws on it.
Action: it was a little high for my prefence.
Skill Level: Semi-Pro
Do you own this product?: yes i do
Date submitted: 1.26.09
 
Biker Mike from Manitoba Canada
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Subject:Wow...what a steal
Quality: Just got the guitar a week or so ago and it looks amazing. Finish is great! Fit and finish are very good
Reliability: Should be good as are my other Epi's
Overall: I have wanted a V for some time now and finally added on to my collection and glad I did ! What a bargin!
Playability and Feel: Guitar is amazingly light! Neck is straight and fast a real joy to play
Tone: Tone is alright for the price. I think i'll drop some better pickups in it before to long.
Finish: the finish is flawless and looks fantastic
Action: the action was set pretty well right out of the box! Intonation was bang on!
Skill Level: Semi-Pro
Do you own this product?: Yes
Date submitted: June 25, 2009
 
LEDmisson from Bolivar Mo, USA
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Subject:Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Electric Guitar
Quality: You cant get better quality for this price. Played right out of the box. These now come with teh upgraded Grover tuning keys, so the going out of tune problem is no more.
Reliability: Very reliable. Plays everytime I plug it in.
Overall: I always wanted a Flying V. But always would shy away because of the awkward look. I like to sit a play a lot. So that seemed to be a problem. Not so friends. There are various ways to sit and play the beautiful guitar. I prefer to lodge the inside of the "V" against my right inner thigh. It really gives you balance and control. So overall, I love it. About all I can say.
Playability and Feel: Neck is like butter. A little fatter than some, but you really can't tell it when playing it. The frets are so smooth when you run across them, its unbelievable this guitar is so inexpensive. And as I stated, sitting or standing, once you find your position, it just feels right.
Tone: This is an area I wasnt sure about at first. When I first played it, I thought, "gonna need some upgraded pups here". But after applying my favorite strings, and breaking them in a bit, as well as setting my tones up, it sounds as good as any Gibson product. All a matter of tastes I guess. I prefer running the neck and bridge pickup together for best results. But any config can be made to work.
Finish: This is what caught my eye off the bat. I just love it. The Korina wood is simply beautiful. A good hard finish that just shines. Looks durable and will probably take a hit or two without damage. Although thats never a goal we wish to test.
Action: Action was good out of the box. Pretty darn close to the way I like my guitars. Low and fast!
Skill Level: Semi-Pro
Do you own this product?: You bet I own it. Bought right here at AMS of course.
Date submitted: April 27, 2009
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