What You Need To Know About Korina

The Basics of Guitar's Most Desirable Tonewood.

Korina, korina! What the hell is it? Well, let’s start there.

Korina is really just the American name for Terminalia superba, or African Limba, the largest tree in the ​​Combretaceae family and native to West Africa. Sound-wise, it’s similar to mahogany—heavy, warm, with a rich low end.  

In the 1950s, Gibson began using the wood to make guitars like the Flying V, Moderne, Futura, and Explorer, some of history’s most collectible guitars. Very few still exist today. Those that do routinely command six figures at auction.

Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Edition 1958 Korina Flying V Murphy Lab Custom Aged Natural Electric Guitars / Solid Body
Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Edition 1958 Korina Flying V Murphy Lab Custom Aged Natural Electric Guitars / Solid Body
Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Edition 1958 Korina Flying V Murphy Lab Custom Aged Natural Electric Guitars / Solid Body
Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Edition 1958 Korina Flying V Murphy Lab Custom Aged Natural Electric Guitars / Solid Body
Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Edition 1958 Korina Flying V Murphy Lab Custom Aged Natural Electric Guitars / Solid Body
Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Edition 1958 Korina Flying V Murphy Lab Custom Aged Natural Electric Guitars / Solid Body

Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Edition 1958 Korina Flying V Murphy Lab Custom Aged Natural

$19,999.00
This is it - one of the rarest and most desirable guitars ever made, brought back through the magic and artistry of the Gibson Custom Shop. The Gibson Flying V™ was way ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958, and only 81 were shipped that year, but it has become very popular in the years since then. All of the classic vintage Flying V features have been 100% accurately recreated in this Collector's Edition model, right down to the cases, which are just… More
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WHY?

The answer is simple. It sounds good. It looks good. And it’s rare. Prized for its resonance and exotic appearance, korina is difficult to source and even more difficult to work with, so there simply aren’t as many korina guitars in the world as the players who want them. 

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Gibson Flying V Heritage Korina Reissue Natural 1982 Electric Guitars / Solid Body
Gibson Flying V Heritage Korina Reissue Natural 1982 Electric Guitars / Solid Body
Gibson Flying V Heritage Korina Reissue Natural 1982 Electric Guitars / Solid Body
Gibson Flying V Heritage Korina Reissue Natural 1982 Electric Guitars / Solid Body
Gibson Flying V Heritage Korina Reissue Natural 1982 Electric Guitars / Solid Body
Gibson Flying V Heritage Korina Reissue Natural 1982 Electric Guitars / Solid Body

Gibson Flying V Heritage Korina Reissue Natural 1982

$9,995.00
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to… More
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Gibson Limited Edition SG Standard Korina Natural 1993 Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
Gibson Limited Edition SG Standard Korina Natural 1993 Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
Gibson Limited Edition SG Standard Korina Natural 1993 Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
Gibson Limited Edition SG Standard Korina Natural 1993 Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
Gibson Limited Edition SG Standard Korina Natural 1993 Electric Guitars / Hollow Body
Gibson Limited Edition SG Standard Korina Natural 1993 Electric Guitars / Hollow Body

Gibson Limited Edition SG Standard Korina Natural 1993

$4,495.00
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Thankfully, we’ve got plenty!

Supply, demand, and a front-row seat for the birth of rock and roll continue to build this tonewood’s mythical quality, but we’ve been stocking up to make sure you have access before it becomes even harder to get.

From late-’70s and early-‘80s reissues to more modern models, our collection of Gibson-made korina guitars spans the brand’s post-1950s output, offering players affordable, accessible versions of the world’s rarest designs. So if you’ve got korina on your mind, just call, click, or stop in our Lincoln Avenue showroom. Now’s the time to bring it home. 

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