Gibson Flying V model details
2008 50th Anniversary Korina Flying V
This is the limited Custom Shop tribute to the original 1958 Korina V, distinct from the 2008 Guitar of the Month 50-Year Commemorative model in the next section. Published collector references identify a run of 100.
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Additional views of the 2008 50th Anniversary Korina Flying V. Photos courtesy of The Music Zoo.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Korina (limba), natural finish; modeled on the 1958 square-shoulder Flying V. |
| Neck | Korina; exact neck profile and joint details for this 2008 run not consistently documented in the sources reviewed. |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood with dot inlays reported for the 2008 50th Korina edition. |
| Scale / nut / frets | Exact dimensions and fret count not verified for this specific 2008 run; the period-correct 1958 reissue scale is commonly reported as 24.75 inches, but this document leaves model-specific dimensions unconfirmed. |
| Pickups / controls | Not confirmed in the consulted 2008-specific sources. |
| Bridge / tailpiece / tuners | Not confirmed in the consulted 2008-specific sources. |
| Finish / production | Antique Natural; limited edition of 100 reported. |
| Original price | Not located in a reliable published source. |
| Release / years made | Released and manufactured in 2008 only; limited to 100 instruments. |
Prices and production information reflect the sources summarized here. “Not confirmed” means a reliable published figure was not found; limited-edition quantities are not treated as proof of the number of years produced.
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