1970s Univox Hi-Flier Hi Flyer phase 3 Phase 4 as used by Kurt Cobain.


1970s Univox Hi-Flier Hi Flyer phase 3  Phase 4 as used by Kurt Cobain.

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.


Buy Now

1970s Univox Hi-Flier Hi Flyer phase 3 Phase 4 as used by Kurt Cobain.:
$695.00


You\'re looking at a mid 1970s Japan made Univox Hi-Flier. This is the later model with the Gibson style wraparound tailpiece and humbuckers. I\'ve seen this referred to as a Phase 4 and also as a transitional model between Phase 3 and Phase four. All I can say is that other than being black, this one is the same model Kurt Cobain is seen with in the Nirvana video for \"Heart Shaped Box. Cobain apparently really liked the Hi Flier model in all its different incarnations and bought a bunch of them.
This one has had some rough handling and has many dings, chips, and scrapes to the finish. A chip of finish has popped off the face right by the pickguard and bridge pickup and the exposed wood has been colored black (see photos). There are some cracks in the body, particularly in the neck pocket (see photo) but they have been glued and addressed. The fingerboard has a fair amount of dings and wear but has been refretted with jumbo frets. The knobs are not original and the tailpiece is a modern version compensated for a plain third so a set of 9s or 10s will intonate properly.
There is a cool foil sticker of a skull on the back. We just couldn\'t bring ourselves to remove it. If you don\'t think it\'s cool it will peel off with a little effort. After the refurbishing, fretwork, and setup, this guitar plays nicely and is ready to rock!
Ask any questions you have before buying. $695. Will be well packed and insured for shipping.

1970s Univox Hi-Flier Hi Flyer phase 3 Phase 4 as used by Kurt Cobain.:
$695.00

Buy Now