Gibson Flying V Korina – Gold Bullion Finish – Possible 1980s Prototype / Special Order (1983–88)

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.

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