Gibson Heritage Series ‘58 Korina Flying V Ebony 1982 w/OHSC

Gibson Heritage Series ‘58 Korina Flying V in Ebony finish made in 1982 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a solid korina body, korina neck and rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with a set of Gibson Shawbuckers in the neck position and a bridge position has the cover removed. Controlled by 2-volume, 1-tone knob and a 3-way toggle switch. The 24.75" scale length neck has pearloid dot inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets with a 50s rounded neck profile. The hardware is comprised of gold Kluson deluxe no line double ring tuning machines, a bone nut, an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and black top hat knobs with a 3-ply black/white pickguard.

This guitar is in overall very good condition. Players Grade, this instrument has been restored. It has refinished & Refretted, the pickguard is a WD replacement, the pots and cap have been replaced,  it was routed for a kahler at some point in its life but restored. The v tailpiece is missing the center tac. The body/neck/headstock has some light scuffs, surface scratches and a light dimple. The gold hardware has some wear, and the bridge pickup cover has been removed. The original handle is in the case but not usable, a new leather one has been added. (See pics)

Guitar is freshly setup and restrung with 10-46 strings and includes original hard shell case and original case inserts.

Specs

• Make: Gibson
• Model: Heritage Series ‘58 Korina Flying V
• Year: 1982
• Finish: Ebony (Refin)
• Finish Type: Nitrocellulose
• Country: USA
• Serial #: A198
• Condition: Very Good
• Body Type: Solid
• Body Wood: Korina
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Neck Joint: Set Neck
• Neck Wood: Korina
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
• Finger Board: Rosewood
• Neck Radius: 12"
• Neck Profile: 50s Rounded
• Inlays: Pearloid Dot
• Nut Width: 1.697"
• Nut: Bone
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo (refret)
• Pickup Config: HH
• Neck Pickup: Gibson Shawbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Shawbucker
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White (WD Replacement)
• Pots: 2-Volume, 1-Tone
• Switch: 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Hardware: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe No Line Double Ring with Keystone Heads
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Knobs: Black Top Hat
• Mods: Refin/ Refret, Pickguard, Pots/Cap, Replaced ABR-1 Bridge
• Other Features: Original Case Candy
• String Gauge: 10-46
• Case: Original Hard Shell Case

Condition

• Overall Condition: ✯✯✯✯☆
• Body Back: ✯✯✯✯☆
• Body Front: ✯✯✯✯☆
• Fretboard: ✯✯✯✯✯
• Fret Life: ✯✯✯✯☆
• Neck: ✯✯✯✯☆
• Headstock Front: ✯✯✯✯☆
• Headstock Back: ✯✯✯✯☆
• Pickups: ✯✯✯✯ ·
• Bridge: ✯✯✯✯☆
• Tailpiece: ✯✯✯✯☆
• Knobs: ✯✯✯✯✯
• Hardware: ✯✯✯✯✯