Knock-off '58 Korina Flying Vs

[bluehugh2]

Due to Gibson's rather inflated prices on Historic Korina Flying Vs, it seems to have spawned a fairly heavy "knock-off" market. I'm talkin' "string-thru" '58/'59s here. As far as I know, there are alot of makers out there... Of course Hamer has the Vector. The 1982-83 Gibson Heritage Vs are not particularly accurate ... some people like 'em... and I have owned one... and it was only "OK"... but now I have a knock-off by someone named Klaus K. I have no background or info on him... but his V is meticulous in quality and accuracy and sounds amazing! I put some early 60s patent # pickups in and it rocks...
Anyone know about this builder or others??? Who's got a great knock-off??? Here's mine. By the way, that logo is not Gibson... no, it isn't http://www.thegearpage.net/board/images/icons/icon10.gif
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/bluehugh2/klausvbest.jpg

[gkoelling]

:munch

[Killcrop]

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll60/killcrop/IMG_09271.jpg

[Randy]

I'm sorry to piggyback on your thread, but does anyone know of a good luthier making reasonably priced '58 Explorer replicas? You can PM me if you want...

[Tommy Tourbus]

I've got a hamer korina vector and it's awesome. i highly recommend them.

[bluesjuke]

bluehugh2, that is a nice looking "V".

I've played a few Vectors, all nice but one was acceptable for purchase for me if the time was right.

[KingBoneSlim]

Saul Kolls korina and brazilian V is without question the best V Ive ever played....by far.

[fretless]

How about the Reverend flying V model? Never heard anything but gushing praise for it. Plus, it's korina vs. poplar/basswood (like alot of knockoffs).

[Dr Git]

My favorite V is this one. BTW I played a 58 V back in the 70's and this guitar sounds better to me, and the build quality destroys it...Sorry


http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/drgit57/GuitarPics011.jpg

[The Pup]

:RoCkIn

[Lex Luthier]

I had a Hiroshi Kid korina V replica that was a great guitar, but they usually are not cheap.

Bell guitars in TX makes some nice 58 V-style guitars
http://www.bellcustomguitars.com/images/more_pics/org_v_body2.jpg

[bluehugh2]

Hey Dr. Git, well some like the fancy Vs and some don't... no need to apologize for the tone of your guitar:) Looks like a McNaught or similar to me(I've had a few).
As I mentioned when I started the thread, my V is immaculate in construction, has a very, very tight long tenon, Brazilian board, and a nice light Korina body that brings the guitar in at 7.5lbs. It rings like a bell! And the early 60s pickups rock! bWhat's not to like???

[woof*]

i have a 58 replica made by someone named Scott Matteson in the 90's. i can't find much info on him either. this guitar has real PAF's in it, is extremely light and resonant and has a large neck carve.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/woofumus/58%20V/v2.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/woofumus/58%20V/v5.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/woofumus/58%20V/v4.jpg

[57special]

I thought our own Ian Anderson built a nice one a while back.

[KBR]

Nice V Woof.
Wish I could buy it from ya.

http://www.myspace.com/kennyblueray

[soulohio]

yea, that was a nice axe. i think it was for sale here for about 4K, if memory remains.

I thought our own Ian Anderson built a nice one a while back.

[woof*]

Nice V Woof.
Wish I could buy it from ya.

http://www.myspace.com/kennyblueray

thanks kenny!
and a bump cause i wanna see more of these!

[bluehugh2]

...any more V's...???

[mojocaster.com]

I'd love to get a McNaught one... those are stunning.

[bluehugh2]

Check out the quality in my Korina V... the tenon fit, for example...
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/bluehugh2/v5.jpg

[Hackubus]

i have a 58 replica made by someone named Scott Matteson in the 90's. i can't find much info on him either. this guitar has real PAF's in it, is extremely light and resonant and has a large neck carve.





Woof, I've got a sister set of Matteson built Korina V & an Explorer. I'm pretty sure they've got the same SN# as your V there. Don't know much about him either. Got mine off the bay a few years ago.



KBR, holla! I might be able to work something out with you.

[woof*]

Woof, I've got a sister set of Matteson built Korina V & an Explorer. I'm pretty sure they've got the same SN# as your V there. Don't know much about him either. Got mine off the bay a few years ago.



KBR, holla! I might be able to work something out with you.

cool to know i'm not alone! :)
would love to pics of yours!

[Hackubus]

Here ya are, sir!

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n145/scotski/Guitars%20For%20Sale/KFV1.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n145/scotski/Guitars%20For%20Sale/KFV8.jpg

[woof*]

Here ya are, sir!

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n145/scotski/Guitars%20For%20Sale/KFV1.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n145/scotski/Guitars%20For%20Sale/KFV8.jpg
very cool! thanks for the pics! interesting about the serial numbers isnt it? i guess he made just one stamp? all i could find on him was the usual HC reviews really. mines a very nice light guitar and a great resonant piece of wood. your looks killer!

[allman5]

I thought our own Ian Anderson built a nice one a while back.


Ian´s Vee are made of Honduran mahogny,not Korina!

I´m the owner and it´s a very nice good sounding guitar,

/Bjorn :BEER

[bluehugh2]

I shoulda bought Ian Anderson's V when it came up last time! It was for sale for quite a while... I recall it sold at a very reasonable price too! Good score...

[chucke99]

Well, I hesitate to call this one a knock-off, since I wouldn't trade it for an original Gibbie:

1976 Ibanez Rocket Roll Sr. (model 2387CT) Dead Mint:

http://www.chucke.com/pics/2387CT-small.jpg

[Grenville]

One of the early knock-offs - my 1977 Ibanez. Not the most accurate, but a joy to play.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i270/escerbe/Stump/_MG_5067.jpg

Edit: Oops Chucke, didn't see yours, I agree with you!

Mine does have some idiosyncracies:

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i270/escerbe/Guitars/IMG_0588.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i270/escerbe/Guitars/IMG_0573.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i270/escerbe/Guitars/Brierleys.jpg