1997 Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V in an iconic Aged Natural finish.This particular guitar was built at the highly-regarded Unsung factory in South Korea (Serial: U97081471) in August of 1997. Players and collectors widely consider the late-90s Korean builds to be among the finest quality instruments Epiphone ever produced, often rivaling much higher-priced alternatives in build stability and fretwork.It perfectly captures the space-age, retro aesthetic of the ultra-rare 1958 Gibson original. It features a striking Korina-finish body, a fast and comfortable neck profile, and the legendary gold-plated brass V-shaped chevron string-through tailpiece that gives these guitars incredible natural sustain and resonance.Specifications:

• Year: 1997
• Country of Origin: South Korea (Unsung Factory)
• Body/Neck Material: Korina-finished Mahogany/Alder core
• Hardware: Gold-plated (Chevron tailpiece, tune-o-matic bridge, and Grover-style tuners)
• Pickups: Original Epiphone Alnico Humbuckers
• Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-way toggle switch
• Includes hard case
  
  Please note that there is some light, natural tarnishing on the gold-plated hardware (primarily on the pickups and tailpiece), which is very common for these models and adds a nice, authentic vintage patina to the overall aesthetic. Aside from this cosmetic aging, all hardware and electronics function perfectly.