Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Korina Explorer and Flying V | CME Gear Demo | Nathaniel Murphy

The Gibson Custom Shop uses 3D imaging to bring back two of its most sought-after models: the 1958 korina Explorer and 1958 korina Flying V. These limited-edition reissues are spot-on recreations of the original, complete with a classic brown case lined with a plush, pink interior and your choice of a black or white pickguard. Nathaniel prefers the Explorer, but the V doesn’t slow him down one bit. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CHICAGO MUSIC EXCHANGE!! From Gibson: In 1958, the year they were introduced, we shipped only 19 Explorers and 81 Flying Vs — the exact numbers our Custom Shop luthiers have created for this collector’s edition. Their space-age and futuristic design was ahead of its time. And as their style caught on, their value as collectibles grew. The guitars were discovered tucked into garages. Wrapped in trash bags. Covered in dust. A lucky few people were able to drag out that old brown case and open it to see the natural Korina body in its plush pink bed. Check them out he
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