1963 Gibson Flying V
The 1963 mahogany Flying V reissue is far more common than the 1958 Korina original but still an exceptionally rare vintage guitar. Cherry and Pelham Blue finishes are both striking.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic with stop-bar |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Cherry Red, Pelham Blue |
| Est. Production | 175 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Patent Number humbuckers. Gibson briefly reintroduced the Flying V in 1963-1965 after the original 1958-1959 run.
What Changed in 1963
The 1963-1965 reissue used mahogany instead of the original Korina — a different tonal character. Still an extremely rare and valuable instrument.
Collector's Notes
Do not confuse with the 1958 Korina examples — the mahogany body is a fundamentally different instrument. Both are valuable but the 1958 Korina commands a massive premium.