2003 Gibson Split-Headstock Flying Vs

These two guitars share Gibson's split-headstock Flying V design, inspired by an original mid-1950s concept illustration for a split-headstock Explorer and the split headstock used on the 1957 Korina Futura. The surviving records for these examples document Natural on the Historic Korina model and Candy Apple Red on the Custom mahogany model; I could not verify additional factory finishes for these two specific versions. Each gallery thumbnail links directly to its guitar.

2003 Historic Split-Headstock Korina ’58 Flying V

Natural Korina split-headstock Flying V, serial 8 3480Click for full-size front photo
Serial number: 8 3480
Body: Korina
Finish: Natural
Neck construction: 1-piece solid Korina
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Weight: 7.62 lbs.
MSRP: $12,071.00

The finish documented for this Historic Korina example is Natural.

Front view of the Natural Korina Flying VFront · view full-size photo Back view of the Natural Korina Flying VBack · view full-size photo Case for the Natural Korina Flying VCase · view full-size photo

2003 Custom Candy Apple Red Split-Headstock ’58 Flying V

Candy Apple Red split-headstock Flying V, serial CS30071Click for full-size front photo
Serial number: CS30071
Body: Mahogany
Finish: Candy Apple Red
Neck construction: 1-piece solid mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Accessories: Custom case, certificate of authenticity, Custom care kit
Weight: 7.36 lbs.
MSRP: $5,207.00

The finish documented for this Custom example is Candy Apple Red.

Front view of the Candy Apple Red Flying VFront · view full-size photo Back view of the Candy Apple Red Flying VBack · view full-size photo