A meticulous recreation of the most influential Flying V ever made
Iconic UFO, Scorpions, and Michael Schenker Group guitarist Michael Schenker made his 1971 Flying V™ famous in the 70s and 80s, inspiring many hard rock and heavy metal players in the process. Michael’s Flying V was a 1971 Medallion Flying V model, with Medallion #56. It was originally Cherry Red, then painted Black, and later the iconic Black and White. Michael used it to record the first three UFO albums, and in the process, he and his Flying V had an enormous influence on hard rock and metal guitarists of the 80s. The guitar is now in the collection of Kirk Hammett. Kirk and many others believe it may be the most influential Flying V ever made.
Now, Gibson Custom is proud to introduce the Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition. Recreated from 3D scans of the original guitar, this Gibson Custom recreation features the iconic Black and White paint scheme and is aged by the Murphy Lab to match the original. The Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition features a mahogany body with a white pickguard that has its upper half painted black, and a three-piece mahogany neck with a volute and a thin artist profile that is 3D scanned from the original guitar. The neck is topped with a one-piece rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and cellulose dot inlays. The Flying V headstock continues the black and white theme, and has a half white, half black truss rod cover installed, along with Schaller M6 tuning machines and a Corian® nut.
The Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition is powered by a pair of uncovered T-Top humbuckers™ with Alnico 5 magnets, each hand-wired to individual volume controls, along with a master tone control. All three controls use 500k CTS® potentiometers. The three-way pickup selector switch and 1/4” output jack are from Switchcraft®.
The Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition is limited to only 50 guitars, each hand-signed by Michael Schenker on the back of the headstock and packed in a custom replica flight case with Michael Schenker Group graphics. A #56 Medallion, displayed on a commemorative mahogany block, and a Certificate of Authenticity in a matching black and white folio, are also included. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a virtual clone of what many players consider to be the most influential Flying V guitar ever made, which was made famous by one of the most influential hard rock and metal guitarists of all time—Michael Schenker.
Highlights
- Limited edition of 50 guitars
- Solid mahogany body
- Iconic black and white nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- 3-piece mahogany neck with volute
- Indian rosewood fretboard with 22 authentic medium jumbo frets and cellulose dot inlays
- Black and white pickguard and truss rod cover
- Murphy Lab light aged
- Schaller M6 tuners
- Hand-signed on headstock rear by Michael Schenker
- Replica flight case with MSG graphics
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Flying V
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Cellulose Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material 3-piece Mahogany
Nut Material Corian
Nut Width 40.01mm / 1.58in
Profile Artist Profile
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup T-Top Humbucker, Alnico 5, Unpotted
Controls 2 Volume, Master Tone; Hand-wired with 500k CTS Potentiometers and Ceramic Capacitor
Neck Pickup T-Top Humbucker, Alnico 5, Unpotted
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 (Wire)
Control Knobs Knurled White Top Hat with Gold Lettering and Numbers and Dial Pointer
finish Chrome; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard Single-ply White, Painted Half Black
Pickup Covers None
Strap Buttons 2 - Near Heel/Tenon on Back and On Side of Left V Tip
Switch Tip Cream
Tailpiece Historic Reissue Stop Bar
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Single-ply White, Painted Half Black
Tuner Plating Chrome; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuning Machines Schaller M6
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity in Matching Black/White Folio, #56 Medallion on Commemorative Mahogany Block
Model: 71FVMSBWMLCH1
Case Custom Replica Flight Case with M.S.G. Graphics
Headstock 70s Short Flying V, Artist-signed on Headstock Rear
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo Hotstamped on Truss Rod Cover
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition, Black/White
Gibson Custom Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition, Black/White
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Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
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Case Included
Case Included
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Setup Included
Setup Included
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A meticulous recreation of the most influential Flying V ever made
Iconic UFO, Scorpions, and Michael Schenker Group guitarist Michael Schenker made his 1971 Flying V™ famous in the 70s and 80s, inspiring many hard rock and heavy metal players in the process. Michael’s Flying V was a 1971 Medallion Flying V model, with Medallion #56. It was originally Cherry Red, then painted Black, and later the iconic Black and White. Michael used it to record the first three UFO albums, and in the process, he and his Flying V had an enormous influence on hard rock and metal guitarists of the 80s. The guitar is now in the collection of Kirk Hammett. Kirk and many others believe it may be the most influential Flying V ever made.
Now, Gibson Custom is proud to introduce the Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition. Recreated from 3D scans of the original guitar, this Gibson Custom recreation features the iconic Black and White paint scheme and is aged by the Murphy Lab to match the original. The Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition features a mahogany body with a white pickguard that has its upper half painted black, and a three-piece mahogany neck with a volute and a thin artist profile that is 3D scanned from the original guitar. The neck is topped with a one-piece rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and cellulose dot inlays. The Flying V headstock continues the black and white theme, and has a half white, half black truss rod cover installed, along with Schaller M6 tuning machines and a Corian® nut.
The Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition is powered by a pair of uncovered T-Top humbuckers™ with Alnico 5 magnets, each hand-wired to individual volume controls, along with a master tone control. All three controls use 500k CTS® potentiometers. The three-way pickup selector switch and 1/4” output jack are from Switchcraft®.
The Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition is limited to only 50 guitars, each hand-signed by Michael Schenker on the back of the headstock and packed in a custom replica flight case with Michael Schenker Group graphics. A #56 Medallion, displayed on a commemorative mahogany block, and a Certificate of Authenticity in a matching black and white folio, are also included. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a virtual clone of what many players consider to be the most influential Flying V guitar ever made, which was made famous by one of the most influential hard rock and metal guitarists of all time—Michael Schenker.
Highlights
- Limited edition of 50 guitars
- Solid mahogany body
- Iconic black and white nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- 3-piece mahogany neck with volute
- Indian rosewood fretboard with 22 authentic medium jumbo frets and cellulose dot inlays
- Black and white pickguard and truss rod cover
- Murphy Lab light aged
- Schaller M6 tuners
- Hand-signed on headstock rear by Michael Schenker
- Replica flight case with MSG graphics
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Flying V
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Cellulose Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material 3-piece Mahogany
Nut Material Corian
Nut Width 40.01mm / 1.58in
Profile Artist Profile
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup T-Top Humbucker, Alnico 5, Unpotted
Controls 2 Volume, Master Tone; Hand-wired with 500k CTS Potentiometers and Ceramic Capacitor
Neck Pickup T-Top Humbucker, Alnico 5, Unpotted
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 (Wire)
Control Knobs Knurled White Top Hat with Gold Lettering and Numbers and Dial Pointer
finish Chrome; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard Single-ply White, Painted Half Black
Pickup Covers None
Strap Buttons 2 - Near Heel/Tenon on Back and On Side of Left V Tip
Switch Tip Cream
Tailpiece Historic Reissue Stop Bar
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Single-ply White, Painted Half Black
Tuner Plating Chrome; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuning Machines Schaller M6
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity in Matching Black/White Folio, #56 Medallion on Commemorative Mahogany Block
Model: 71FVMSBWMLCH1
Case Custom Replica Flight Case with M.S.G. Graphics
Headstock 70s Short Flying V, Artist-signed on Headstock Rear
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo Hotstamped on Truss Rod Cover
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
