全新2023 Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Korina Flying V Reissue
礙於Gibson與Fender在50年代中期時的相互激烈競爭，Gibson別無選擇，當年的總裁Ted McCarty決定反擊，包括他自己在內，組成了設計團隊，草繪了三種「現代主義」的新型吉他設計來對付Fender，並希望外型更引人注目，最終設計出了Flying V、Explorer與Moderne，希望能轉變公司，使Gibson更符合當年的潮流方向，除了沒有生產的Moderne以外，Flying V與Explorer在之後成為了Gibson眾人皆知的經典琴款。
設計出PAF Humbucker Pickups的Seth Lover在當時看到團隊設計的第一款吉他時笑著說：「好吧，這看起來像是正在飛行的V」。所以他們就將這款V型吉他命名為「Flying V」。1957年末，Gibson在宣傳雜誌上正式推出了全新的Flying V型號，並有著：「未來設計引領潮流、真正前衛且現代線條的樂器」的廣告詞。
Flying V帶有戲劇性的直線線條完全取代了50年代時各大吉他品牌的傳統曲線設計，Flying V保留了Gibson傳統的三段拾音器切換，琴頭是形狀設計來自琴身的縮影。而在當年，淺色的吉他比起桃花心木的深色外觀更受大眾歡迎，所以Gibson在推出這三款全新型號時，木頭使用了最優質的漂白Korina，使它們擁有淺色的外觀。然而，Gibson在推出Flying V的1958年，只賣出了81支，這讓這個型號在1959年正式停產。然而不久後，Gibson開始計劃推出改版的Flying V，並於1967年發表，從這年開始，Flying V反而在市場上熱賣，造就了它在日後的經典地位。
這是2023年Gibson Custom推出的頂級復刻版，1958 Korina Flying V Reissue完全繼承了1958年第一版Flying V的經典規格，漆面採用的是VOS(Vintage Original Spec)加上嚴選的Korina琴身與琴頸、玫瑰木指板、圓滑的琴體末端、內凹的琴頸與琴身連接處、白/黑/白三層配色護板與金色配件，琴身底部側面貼有一條黑色橡膠條，這是當年設計來防止吉他在玩家在坐著彈奏時滑落。原廠搭配一組Custombucker PAF拾音器，而Korina的音色相似於Mahogany，但有著更銳利的高頻與更肥美的低頻，而中頻的反應也更為靈敏。因為Korina不易取得加上木質地較軟不好加工的緣故，使它成為了較為稀少的頂級木材，Gibson Custom在2023年將最後一批使用完後就暫時沒有繼續製作任何Korina的琴款。
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Due to the intense competition between Gibson and Fender in the mid-1950s, Gibson's then-president Ted McCarty had no choice but to strike back. He formed a design team, including himself, to sketch out three new "modernist" guitar designs to counter Fender. These designs aimed to be more eye-catching, ultimately resulting in the creation of the Flying V, Explorer, and Moderne. McCarty hoped these models would transform Gibson and align the company with the contemporary trends. While the Moderne was never produced, the Flying V and Explorer went on to become iconic models for Gibson.
Seth Lover, the designer of the PAF humbucker pickups, reportedly laughed when he first saw the team’s initial guitar design, saying, “Well, that looks like a flying V.” Hence, they named this V-shaped guitar the "Flying V." In late 1957, Gibson officially introduced the new Flying V model in their promotional magazine with the tagline: "A guitar with truly futuristic, avant-garde, and modern lines."
The Flying V's dramatic straight lines completely replaced the traditional curves of 1950s guitar designs. It retained Gibson's traditional three-position pickup switch, and the headstock mirrored the shape of the guitar body. During that era, lighter-colored guitars were more popular than the dark mahogany finishes, so Gibson used the finest bleached Korina wood for these new models, giving them a lighter appearance. Despite this innovative design, Gibson sold only 81 units of the Flying V in 1958, leading to its discontinuation in 1959. However, Gibson soon planned to reissue the Flying V, which was reintroduced in 1967. This new version became a market success, solidifying its status as a classic model.
In 2023, Gibson Custom launched a premium reissue of the 1958 Korina Flying V. This reissue faithfully replicated the specifications of the original 1958 model, featuring a VOS (Vintage Original Spec) finish, selected Korina body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, a white/black/white three-ply pickguard, and gold hardware. The guitar's bottom side included a black rubber strip designed to prevent slipping while playing seated. It was equipped with a set of Custombucker PAF pickups. Korina, with tonal characteristics similar to mahogany but offering sharper highs, richer lows, and more responsive mids, is a rare and premium wood. Due to its scarcity and difficulty in processing, Gibson Custom ceased using Korina for any guitar models after exhausting their last batch in 2023.
The guitar is in brand-new condition.
Weight: 3.38kg/7.45lb
Comes with the original Gibson case, COA and paperwork.
The shipping fee includes insurance. We usually declare a low value on the shipping invoice and the insurance will follow the full value of the goods.
From Gibson:
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
The Gibson Flying V™ was way ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958, and only 81 were shipped that year, but it has become very popular in the years since then. The classic vintage Flying V features have been carefully recreated in this Historic Reissue model. Featuring an ABR-1 bridge with a string-through Korina body, Custombucker pickups, Korina neck, Indian rosewood fretboard, two volume and one tone control with CTS® pots and a phone book capacitor, gold hardware, Kluson® tuners, a 4-ply pickguard It. A historically accurate case is included, with a classic brown exterior and plush pink interior.