AH0059-Gibson '58Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V 1: 4 Scale Mini Guitar Model When the Kalamazoo factory unveiled the Flying V as part of Gibsons Modernistic Series in 1958, many in the industry had their doubts about the success of the unusual design. The angular Flying V didn't look like any guitar on the market and it was not easy to play sitting down. But before long, the "V" had some serious champions like Lonnie Mack, Albert King and Jimi Hendrix.