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Gibson Flying V Korina – Gold Bullion Finish – Possible 1980s Prototype / Sp - $7,950 (La Canada Flintridge)

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condition: excellent

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Clean custom Gibson Flying V reissue, perhaps a 1980s gold bullion prototype, believed to have been made between 1983–1988, during the transition period from Kalamazoo to Nashville, based on construction, materials, and period-correct features. Built with Korina and finished in gold bullion, including the neck. Full gold hardware, dual humbuckers, and correct V-plate tailpiece. Stamped serial number on the back of the headstock.

The serial stamp appears to be an internal Gibson production or batch code rather than a standard catalog serial, consistent with special-order or prototype instruments from the mid-1980s transition era.

While the overall build aligns with known Gibson Flying V reissues from the era, the finish and tuning keys differ from typical catalog examples, suggesting a special-order instrument, factory deviation, or hardware variant. Priced and represented accordingly.

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Details
• Era: 1983–1988 (exact year unconfirmed)
• Body: Korina
• Neck: Korina (finished to match body)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, dot markers
• Finish: Gold Bullion
• Pickups: Dual gold-covered humbuckers
• Bridge: Tune-o-matic with gold V-plate tailpiece
• Guard: Five-ply pickguard
• Output Plate: Matching five-ply V-mount
• Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-way toggle
• Tuners: Gold-plated Gibson Deluxe keystone tuners (Gibson-stamped), period-correct hardware variant

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Condition
• Needs superficial cleaning, otherwise in excellent condition with very light patina
• Frets in clean shape
• Neck is true
• Serial stamp intact

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Notes
• Korina construction consistent with Gibson Flying V reissues of the era
• Gold bullion finish not commonly seen on standard catalog models
• Finish and tuning keys differ from standard production specs
• Same owner since 1988
• Includes a Flying V case

Strong collectible appeal as a distinctive Korina Flying V with an uncommon gold bullion finish. An unusual Gibson example with possible prototype or special-order origins from a transitional period in Gibson production.

Shipping available within the USA, or local pickup in the greater Los Angeles area.

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