121 :: The Virginia V - 1958 Gibson Flying V electric guitar, made in USA
The Virginia V - 1958 Gibson Flying V electric guitar, made in USA; Body: natural korina, refinished, green paint remnants in cavities, old Bigsby holes filled, small plugged hole to top on bass side point near to end (probably an old strap button positioning), light buckle marks and other minor imperfections, vacant strap button hole to neck heel; Neck: re-profiled, bass side wing of head repaired with dowels, refinished, head face appears refinished, serial number font incorrect and likely reapplied following neck reprofile and finish; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: mild wear, appear original; Electrics: working, original PAF pickups, pickup covers previously removed (during current vendor's initial inspection of the guitar), unusual phonebook capacitor (appears original with solder untouched), original potentiometers, some rewiring / solder work evident; Hardware: original tuners with replaced buttons (original perished button dust included), replaced nut, later bridge and posts installed, original bridge included, original treble side bridge post has slightly sheared with remnants believed to still be present in hole (new post sits proud), small hole to original pickguard left over from previously installed Bigsby; Case: original Gibson trapezoidal hard case in good condition, with brown leather exterior and plush oxblood interior; Weight: 3.46kg
Estimate: £0
Sold For: £65000.00
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Sale Date: 5th September 2023
Sale Name: The Guitar Auction (Day One) - Guitars Part I