Let Your Fingers Fly Over Korina and Brazilian Rosewood
<p><em>Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.</em></p>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 as historically accurate as the guitars themselves. Featuring an ABR-1 bridge with a string-through korina body, Custombucker pickups, korina neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, two volume and one tone control with CTS® pots and a phone book capacitor, gold hardware, Kluson® tuners, and a 4-ply off-white pickguard, with an extra black pickguard and jackplate set in the case. It also features Custom Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Custom Aged finish treatment, paired with Custom Aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. This limited run of 81 guitars is available only in the USA.
Profile
50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Korina
Fret Count
22
Frets
Reissue
Nut Material
Nylon
Nut Width
42.86 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays
Pearloid Dots
Joint
Hide Glue Fit
Finish
Gold; Murphy Lab Custom Aged
Bridge
ABR-1
Tailpiece
String through Body - Aged Lacquered Brass Chevron, Ferrules, and Nails
Tuning Machines
Kluson Single Ring
Pickguard
'58 Flying V Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the Case
Truss Rod
Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover
True Historic Black
Control Knobs
True Historic Black
Switch Tip
True Historic Amber
Jack Plate Cover
'58 Flying V Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the Case
Strap Buttons
2 - Brass
Mounting Rings
True Historic Black
Pickup Covers
True Historic Aged Gold
Neck Pickup
Custombucker
Bridge Pickup
Custombucker
Controls
2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
Pickup Selector
3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack
1/4" Switchcraft
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Historic Flying V Brown/Pink Hardshell Case, plus Case Cover
Accessories
Extra 4-ply Black Pickguard and Jackplate Included in the Case