Epiphone 58 Korina Flying V ???

BOBBO · 05-10-2008, 10:43 AM

I've been looking for a cheap backup guitar and the Epi Korina V's looked kinda nice !! Anyone out there have one to fill me in on how they play ???

diceman · 05-10-2008, 01:32 PM

I just played an Epi Korina Explorer yesterday at the shop, and I was very surprised by how nice it felt and played. On whole, it felt better than the majority of the Epi LP's that I've had my hands on. I didn't plug it in - so I can't say anything regarding electronics, but the Korina body looked great, the neck felt great, and the construction seemed to be top notch. (although it appeared to be a 4 or 5 piece body - I couldn't see the seams along the top, so it may have a veneer as well - I didn't look real closely, but did notice several pieces along the bottom edge of the guitar).

Let us know if you end up getting one and what you think of it! I'm quite tempted by that Explorer myself...

portablefrank · 05-10-2008, 07:17 PM

+1 to both guitars

I'm tempted by the Korina V & Explorer also

chuckymack · 05-11-2008, 01:28 AM

Dude, it's freakin' KORINA. You're never gonna find another Korina guitar for TWICE that price. Buy it now. Worry later.

BOBBO · 05-11-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckymack

Dude, it's freakin' KORINA. You're never gonna find another Korina guitar for TWICE that price. Buy it now. Worry later.

The new ones are mahogany bodies with a Korina veneer over top .... If ya wanna get technical about it !!

Rico · 05-11-2008, 09:53 AM

Hamer makes one.

chuckymack · 05-11-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

The new ones are mahogany bodies with a Korina veneer over top .... If ya wanna get technical about it !!

Yuck! I had no idea. Nevermind.

dennistruckdriver · 05-11-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

I've been looking for a cheap backup guitar and the Epi Korina V's looked kinda nice !! Anyone out there have one to fill me in on how they play ???

I have an Epiphone '67-style V. It is REAL nice! Much lighter than you might expect. I am sure the '58-style is nice too, if the quality of mine is any indicator.

BOBBO · 05-14-2008, 06:24 PM

Wadda ya think ? Are these V's worth $500 ??

portablefrank · 05-14-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

Wadda ya think ? Are these V's worth $500 ??

Provided you play before you pay I think it would be a good choice, I want one of these and a Korina Explorer for my collection

dennistruckdriver · 05-14-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

Wadda ya think ? Are these V's worth $500 ??

You can buy them cheaper if you look around for a deal, or a used one.
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G-Minor · 05-14-2008, 08:39 PM

Heres my take. Okay i was in your position kinda. i could either get an epi korina v or get a gibson for $79 more. i ended up with a gibson faded because i found the greatest one after looking for two weeks. but the epi korina i played came in second because it was great for blues and classic rock. It felt like a gibson though. the neck was great. one thing i was not sold on was the strap pin connector.

G-Minor · 05-14-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rico

Hamer makes one.

I bet they got uber-sued

BOBBO · 05-15-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennistruckdriver

You can buy them cheaper if you look around for a deal, or a used one.
New Epiphone Flying V FREE SHIPPING!! - eBay (item 260240244969 end time May-20-08 16:19:07 PDT)

Something looked wrong with that Epi V on Ebay ... Look how the ABR1 screws are way above the bridge !! ( maybe the wheels are just way down ? ) Why do some have Klusons and others Grovers ?

overdriver · 05-15-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

Something looked wrong with that Epi V on Ebay ... Look how the ABR1 screws are way above the bridge !! ( maybe the wheels are just way down ? ) Why do some have Klusons and others Grovers ?

The older ones had Kluson type the newer Grover

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,454 Thanks: 16 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Epiphone 58 Korina Flying V ??? I just played an Epi Korina Explorer yesterday at the shop, and I was very surprised by how nice it felt and played. On whole, it felt better than the majority of the Epi LP's that I've had my hands on. I didn't plug it in - so I can't say anything regarding electronics, but the Korina body looked great, the neck felt great, and the construction seemed to be top notch. (although it appeared to be a 4 or 5 piece body - I couldn't see the seams along the top, so it may have a veneer as well - I didn't look real closely, but did notice several pieces along the bottom edge of the guitar). Let us know if you end up getting one and what you think of it! I'm quite tempted by that Explorer myself... __________________ 1969 Gibson Deluxe / 08 Gibson R8 / Epi Elitists: Standard & Custom / Epi Custom & Studio Goth - '65 Fender Jaguar My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

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