Members The Dark Horse Posted May 16, 2005 Members Share Posted May 16, 2005 I know a lot of you commented on really liking the Dillion Korina V that I recently purchased. Well, there's another on eBay with about a day left. I can tell you that the guitar is worth every penny and then some. I've had a chance to work her over in a few practices and she sounds great. Electronics quality exceeded my expectations. It is also a much closer replica to the Gibson Korina V than the Epiphone is. eBay auction Finally, I'm almost positive the seller is a board member here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted May 16, 2005 Members Share Posted May 16, 2005 are these guys solid korina or a laminate deal like some of those Epis reportedly were in the past? That would be DetourMS' auction. Fourm member and Dillion dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dean Medlock Posted May 16, 2005 Members Share Posted May 16, 2005 I can't say whether it's solid Korina or not, but I imagine at that price point it's not. I can tell you, however, that my new Fernandes Ravelle Korina Limited isn't solid Korina...it only has a Korina top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members headless Posted May 17, 2005 Members Share Posted May 17, 2005 I've got a set of old Yamaha pickups (out of an SG or SBG series, I think), with cream bobbins and gold pole pieces that would look great in that. Too bad I don't have any money. Maybe if I write a letter to Bill Gates, he'll help me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Dark Horse Posted May 17, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2005 It's incredibly light and bright. I'm guessing it's the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted May 17, 2005 Members Share Posted May 17, 2005 (sigh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dean Medlock Posted May 17, 2005 Members Share Posted May 17, 2005 That's a maple neck for sure on that.Remember the so-called "Korina" Explorers and V's from Ibanez in the 70's? Those weren't Korina, they were made of ash...but it was really hard to tell.Again, I seriously doubt that at this price it's solid Korina...perhaps one of you can buy it and then saw it in half to prove me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members headless Posted May 17, 2005 Members Share Posted May 17, 2005 It's off topic, but one of the most beautiful Tele's I've ever seen (custom made), had a Korina body and an ebony fretboard (over maple neck) . I had heard, somewhere, that korina was difficult to work with, because it's such a lung irritant. Anyone know if this is true? From what I've seen of the Epi korina's, they have korina veneer, over some other structual (alder? basswood? poplar? mahogany?) wood. I agree that the photo above shows a maple neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Dark Horse Posted May 18, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Too odd. The guy won the auction was the same guy that just shelled out $1650 for my Explorer Pro. I don't think I told him about my Korina V, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Grimace Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by Dean Medlock That's a maple neck for sure on that. Remember the so-called "Korina" Explorers and V's from Ibanez in the 70's? Those weren't Korina, they were made of ash...but it was really hard to tell. Again, I seriously doubt that at this price it's solid Korina...perhaps one of you can buy it and then saw it in half to prove me wrong. Tell that to EVH. He complained bitterly when he chopped up his "Korina" Ibanez Destroyer (seen in chainsawed condition on the cover of "Women and Children First"), because they changed the wood to Mahogany or something after he screwed it up and couldn't get another "Korina" one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by Angry Grimace Tell that to EVH. He complained bitterly when he chopped up his "Korina" Ibanez Destroyer (seen in chainsawed condition on the cover of "Women and Children First"), because they changed the wood to Mahogany or something after he screwed it up and couldn't get another "Korina" one. I have no idea what that post is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TattooedCarrot Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 The neck on that is clearly maple. I'm guessing at the price, and with that maple neck, its probably built same as the Epi woods which is an alder body with a Korina veneer and maple neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Grimace Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by k4df4l I have no idea what that post is about. Hahahaha hilarious! No. Try READING the post I quoted. If you don't, nothing will ever make sense to you, and it'll be like walking into a movie right in the middle.Medlock stated the "korina" explorers and Vs from the 70s were not really korina, but Ash. At one point Edward Van Halen bitched because he had an Ibanez Destroyer (an explorer copy) that was made out of korina that he screwed up, and when he went to get a new destroyer, they were not made of the "korina" wood he had liked so much and totally sucked. Although, if you had read the earlier post I quoted in mine, rather than just the text of my reply, it would have already made sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by Angry Grimace Hahahaha hilarious! No. Try READING the post I quoted. If you don't, nothing will ever make sense to you, and it'll be like walking into a movie right in the middle.Medlock stated the "korina" explorers and Vs from the 70s were not really korina, but Ash. At one point Edward Van Halen bitched because he had an Ibanez Destroyer (an explorer copy) that was made out of korina that he screwed up, and when he went to get a new destroyer, they were not made of the "korina" wood he had liked so much and totally sucked. Although, if you had read the earlier post I quoted in mine, rather than just the text of my reply, it would have already made sense. or perhaps if you had written your original post with the clarity and detail that you did in the second paragraph above, it would have been easier to understand rather than attempting to divine the full meaning of your previous attempt at communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Grimace Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by k4df4l or perhaps if you had written your original post with the clarity and detail that you did in the second paragraph above, it would have been easier to understand rather than attempting to divine the full meaning of your previous attempt at communication. I'm sorry reading comprehension isn't a part of your family, but apparently being a smart ass is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by Angry Grimace I'm sorry reading comprehension isn't a part of your family, but apparently being a smart ass is... nope, no one in my family is named "reading comprehension" pot calls the kettle what?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Grimace Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by k4df4l pot calls the kettle what?? Look, I'm in a {censored}ty mood right now and don't need to deal with people getting smart or cute just to be annoying. The only thing you needed to infer from the post was that the Destroyer WAS the Explorer from Ibanez in the 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by Angry Grimace Look, I'm in a {censored}ty mood right now and don't need to deal with people getting smart or cute just to be annoying. The only thing you needed to infer from the post was that the Destroyer WAS the Explorer from Ibanez in the 70s. Dig... deep breath...exhale, it's just the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Grimace Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by k4df4l nope, no one in my family is named "reading comprehension"pot calls the kettle what??I never claimed I was using perfect grammar, which I'm certainly capable of doing. The whole point is that I still don't think it was a difficult post to understand. How did you edit your post without it saying you edited it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Grimace Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by k4df4l Dig...deep breath...exhale, it's just the internet. Maybe if all the smartasses around today could resist their urges I might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted May 18, 2005 Members Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by Angry Grimace Maybe if all the smartasses around today could resist their urges I might. ok mr. serious-pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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