1959 Gibson Flying V
The 1959 Flying V — original Korina-bodied Modernistic design, one of fewer than 100 ever made. The guitar that defined rock's rebellious image.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$245,000–$350,000
Very Good
$140,000–$245,000
Good
$70,000–$140,000
Fair
$35,000–$70,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Korina (African Limba) |
| Neck Wood | Korina |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-o-matic bridge with stop tailpiece (V-shaped body) |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Natural Korina |
| Est. Production | 17 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two PAF humbucking pickups.
What Changed in 1959
Only 17 Flying Vs made in 1959 — the rarest production Gibson. Combined with 1958, fewer than 100 original Korina Vs exist.
Notable Examples
Albert King, Jimi Hendrix, and later Michael Schenker and Kirk Hammett made the V iconic.
Collector's Notes
Original Korina Vs are among the most valuable guitars in existence. Authentication is absolutely critical. Fewer than 100 originals exist worldwide.