1 Topic by Logo33 (edited by Logo33 2011-10-25 14:15:32)

  • From: Ohio
  • Registered: 2007-09-10
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Topic: Korina Flying V (possibly for sale or trade)

Hello gentlemen,
I'd like to preface this by saying that I know this isn't the marketplace, but I wanted to reach out to all of you before I tried ebay or gbase.

A couple years back, I had a custom Korina Flying V made for me by a builder out of Michigan named Ron Luczak (http://luczakguitars.com/). It's a BEAUTIFUL '58-'59 clone, made out of real Korina, and also has a Brazilian rosewood fret board. Its got black plastic, with gold hardware. A RSguitarworks vintage wiring harness, and I ended up putting Seymour Duncan '59 pickups, but to be completely honest, I don't believe they are the right pickups for the guitar. Ron went way over on the build time, so he did end up slapping on a legit Gibson logo for me. 

With that all being said, I am really torn on passing on this guitar. But I hardly ever play it since I'm not a gigging musician, and when I play I do so mostly sitting down. This is also my only guitar with humbuckers so I was considering selling it and using part of the money for a les paul traditional, or if the right les paul comes along, just trading outright for it. I hate to lose a guitar out of my collection, but money is tight, and like I said, I hardly ever play it. I'm still really up in the air, and the deal would have to be just right. All in all I paid about $4,000 for her. I have a hard shell case that would also be included. If anyone is interested in pictures, shoot me an email at LThomp5542@gmail.com. I will have it professionally set up before it leaves my hands.

Thanks,
Logan

PS. The back of the headstock is signed and dated by the builder and also signed by Joe (I have photos of him signing it). I'm not inflating the price just because of that, but just some added mojo on this beast. He had this to say about it on and old topic of mine " Btw that was a very nice flying V Logo 33..  I could tell just from holding it a few seconds that it has many good notes in it..
Joe B... via Montreal.."

Block inlay Gibson ES-335, 50th anniversary American Strat, '61 RI White SG, '62 RI Relic Strat, Replica Korina Flying V, Gold Tone Paul Beard Resonator,  '58 Les Paul RI, American Highway 1 Fender Strat, Breedlove Acoustic, Stonetree Joe Bonamassa Custom, HIWATT Lead 100R, Reeves Custom 30.
  • From: Canterbury
  • Registered: 2010-05-27
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Re: Korina Flying V (possibly for sale or trade)

Oh I wish I could!  sad

Good luck selling it though.

  • From: Ohio
  • Registered: 2007-09-10
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Re: Korina Flying V (possibly for sale or trade)

Thanks Andre!
I realize that times are tough for everyone, so this is kind of a long shot. I wanted to try here first so I KNOW that she's going to a good home haha. I really love this guitar (as well as all of my other guitars) but I just don't give it the attention that it deserves. It definitely belongs on a stage... not in my basement.

Logan

Block inlay Gibson ES-335, 50th anniversary American Strat, '61 RI White SG, '62 RI Relic Strat, Replica Korina Flying V, Gold Tone Paul Beard Resonator,  '58 Les Paul RI, American Highway 1 Fender Strat, Breedlove Acoustic, Stonetree Joe Bonamassa Custom, HIWATT Lead 100R, Reeves Custom 30.
  • From: Canterbury
  • Registered: 2010-05-27
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Re: Korina Flying V (possibly for sale or trade)

Logo33 wrote:

Thanks Andre!
I realize that times are tough for everyone, so this is kind of a long shot. I wanted to try here first so I KNOW that she's going to a good home haha. I really love this guitar (as well as all of my other guitars) but I just don't give it the attention that it deserves. It definitely belongs on a stage... not in my basement.

Logan

Naw man if I weren't in University now, I would have taken you up on the offer right away! I mean a Korina V..damn

  • From: Ohio
  • Registered: 2007-09-10
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Re: Korina Flying V (possibly for sale or trade)

I totally feel you... I'm in that same position now... tuition is a pain in the you know what. I think I would have been better off buying a really nice Les Paul I think.

Block inlay Gibson ES-335, 50th anniversary American Strat, '61 RI White SG, '62 RI Relic Strat, Replica Korina Flying V, Gold Tone Paul Beard Resonator,  '58 Les Paul RI, American Highway 1 Fender Strat, Breedlove Acoustic, Stonetree Joe Bonamassa Custom, HIWATT Lead 100R, Reeves Custom 30.
  • From: Canterbury
  • Registered: 2010-05-27
  • Posts: 310

Re: Korina Flying V (possibly for sale or trade)

Logo33 wrote:

I totally feel you... I'm in that same position now... tuition is a pain in the you know what. I think I would have been better off buying a really nice Les Paul I think.

lol  lol  lol  lol

Ok, there's a great looking Custom in the town. I have to check it out sometime!

  • From: Detroit
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Re: Korina Flying V (possibly for sale or trade)

I have a decent sized collection, maybe you'd be interested in one. I'll shoot you an email!  cool

- Nic from Detroit... posting on JB's Forum since 6-2-2006
Ask me about my handwound Great Lakes Guitar Pickups
Since 2010, Bonamassa fans have taken advantage of my JB friend discount = my cost + shipping. cool

8 Reply by Logo33 (edited by Logo33 2011-10-31 10:11:32)

  • From: Ohio
  • Registered: 2007-09-10
  • Posts: 957

Re: Korina Flying V (possibly for sale or trade)

I've decided to keep it... I just saw Joe in Cleveland on Friday and decided I just can't part with her. So instead of selling, I'm starting to acquire parts for a Korina Explorer build  big_smile


Logan

Block inlay Gibson ES-335, 50th anniversary American Strat, '61 RI White SG, '62 RI Relic Strat, Replica Korina Flying V, Gold Tone Paul Beard Resonator,  '58 Les Paul RI, American Highway 1 Fender Strat, Breedlove Acoustic, Stonetree Joe Bonamassa Custom, HIWATT Lead 100R, Reeves Custom 30.