Can someone help identify my Flying V?

[Mr. Guineapig]

I recently acquired a used Epi Flying V. Or what I *thought* is an Epi V. There is an Epiphone logo decal on the headstock (it's under the clearcoat, not on top), and that's about where the ID ends.

 

There's no serial number, only a "3" stamped into the back of the headstock. It has a sticker on the neck heel that says "FLY V MAG"; the color is magenta. I've tried doing a Google searh and *nothing* has come up for Epi making a magenta guitar. Or pink. Not even a cheap knock-off is listed as being a V copy.

 

The guitar has black hardware, and a non-locking trem.

 

So, I'm stumped. What do I own?

 

Any info appreciated.

 

Mr. G

[RotcanX]

Epiphone has slapped their name on a lot of weird Korean guitars over the past couple of decades... so just about anything is possible. Some pics would be helpful. First question: Does it have a set or a bolt-on neck? That 3... could it actually be a poorly stamped "B"? As in "B" stock? That might explain the lack of a serial. The FLY V MAG designation sounds right for a late eighties Samick-made instrument.

[Memphs1978]

goin to need pics of the guitar.. and any id markings you can find

[issac]

do question in korea supporters site.

they have many informations.

www.epiphone.kr

[Mr. Guineapig]

Wow! I never expected such quick replies!

 

It's a set neck. Former owner replaced pups with DiMarzios

I'll grab some pix and post them. At this point, I will probably perform an autopsy as well: pull the pickguard and see if there's anything there that may give a clue.