1959 Gibson Flying V, Serial Number 9 1707
One of Gibson’s boldest designs, the Flying V™ debuted in 1958 and was built in extremely limited quantities during its original run. Made from Korina (African limba), these futuristic instruments have become some of the most sought-after vintage guitars in the world.
This Gibson Certified Vintage 1959 Flying V is a rare, standout example, accompanied by extensive provenance and vintage case candy. The original owner, who performed under the stage name “Hill Willy,” purchased the guitar while living in Hawaii and played it left-handed in the band Curt’s Country Cousins. The guitar is a standard right-handed model with the strap button installed on the treble-side shoulder, and the Gibson headstock badge has been flipped 180° to read correctly when played left-handed. A letter to Gibson from May of 1962 documents the original owner’s interest in having the instrument re-necked for left-handed use and fitted with a Bigsby vibrato.
The instrument had been played thoroughly, so it received a re-fret by Glaser Instruments with slightly larger 1959-style frets. A new nylon nut was installed for right-handed play. The slug coil of the neck Patent Applied For humbucker™ pickup was rewound by Gibson Pickup Manager Jared Brandon without unsoldering it from the potentiometers. The pickup cover was removed and resoldered after the repair. The tip of the original pickguard is broken and missing. Overall, the guitar shows light checking, mild playwear, and hardware tarnishing, but remains remarkably clean for its age.
This Flying V is housed in its original brown and pink Geib case and comes with an incredible array of original accessories and documentation, including an 8x10 photo of the original owner, the original Flying V stamped hang tag, an original 50s polish bottle, and a new case cover. It will also ship with a new Gibson Certified Vintage vintage-style strap, a new Gibson Certified Vintage vintage-style luggage tag, and a new Gibson Certified Vintage vintage-style pick container.
Caractéristiques
Corps
Corps
Finition du corps Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Corps Korina
Forme du corps Flying V
Styles de corps Flying V
Manche
Manche
Matériau de la touche Brazilian Rosewood
Radius de la touche 304.8mm / 12.0in
Nombre de frettes 22
Frettes Medium Jumbo (Refret)
Incrustations Celluloid Dot
Jonction corps/manche Glued In, Set Neck
Matériau du manche Korina
Matériau du sillet de tete Nylon
Largeur du sillet de tete 42.65mm / 1.68in
Profil Medium D
Diapason 628.65mm / 24.75in
Électronique
Électronique
Micro chevalet Patent Applied For Humbucker (7.07k)
Les contrôles Two Volume, Master Tone
Micro manche Patent Applied For Humbucker (7.66k)
Prise de sortie Jack 1/4"
Sélecteur de micro 3-way Toggle
Hardware
Hardware
Chevalet ABR-1 (Original)
Boutons de contrôle Black Top Hat
finish Gold
Plaquage sur sortie Jack White 4-ply
Entourage Micros Black
Pickguard White 4-ply
Capots Micros Gold
Pièces en plastique White Pickguard and Black Mounting Rings
Matériau du chevalet Brass
Boutons de sangle 2
Bouton du sélecteur micros Amber Catalin
Cordier Brass Chevron; String-Through-Body
Tige de réglage Truss Rod Adjustable
Cache Truss Rod 2-ply Bell
Placage des Mécaniques Gold
Mécaniques Original Kluson Deluxe Single Line (New Buttons)
Divers
Divers
Accessoires Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, New Limited Lifetime Warranty. Additional Accessories as Listed in the Description
Model: GCVP0071
Etuis Original Brown and Pink Geib Hardshell
Headstock Flying V
Headstock Inlay Raised Gibson Logo Badge
Taille des cordes .010–.046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1959 Gibson Flying V, Natural
Gibson Certified Vintage 1959 Gibson Flying V, Natural
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1959 Gibson Flying V, Serial Number 9 1707
One of Gibson’s boldest designs, the Flying V™ debuted in 1958 and was built in extremely limited quantities during its original run. Made from Korina (African limba), these futuristic instruments have become some of the most sought-after vintage guitars in the world.
This Gibson Certified Vintage 1959 Flying V is a rare, standout example, accompanied by extensive provenance and vintage case candy. The original owner, who performed under the stage name “Hill Willy,” purchased the guitar while living in Hawaii and played it left-handed in the band Curt’s Country Cousins. The guitar is a standard right-handed model with the strap button installed on the treble-side shoulder, and the Gibson headstock badge has been flipped 180° to read correctly when played left-handed. A letter to Gibson from May of 1962 documents the original owner’s interest in having the instrument re-necked for left-handed use and fitted with a Bigsby vibrato.
The instrument had been played thoroughly, so it received a re-fret by Glaser Instruments with slightly larger 1959-style frets. A new nylon nut was installed for right-handed play. The slug coil of the neck Patent Applied For humbucker™ pickup was rewound by Gibson Pickup Manager Jared Brandon without unsoldering it from the potentiometers. The pickup cover was removed and resoldered after the repair. The tip of the original pickguard is broken and missing. Overall, the guitar shows light checking, mild playwear, and hardware tarnishing, but remains remarkably clean for its age.
This Flying V is housed in its original brown and pink Geib case and comes with an incredible array of original accessories and documentation, including an 8x10 photo of the original owner, the original Flying V stamped hang tag, an original 50s polish bottle, and a new case cover. It will also ship with a new Gibson Certified Vintage vintage-style strap, a new Gibson Certified Vintage vintage-style luggage tag, and a new Gibson Certified Vintage vintage-style pick container.
Caractéristiques
Corps
Corps
Finition du corps Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Corps Korina
Forme du corps Flying V
Styles de corps Flying V
Manche
Manche
Matériau de la touche Brazilian Rosewood
Radius de la touche 304.8mm / 12.0in
Nombre de frettes 22
Frettes Medium Jumbo (Refret)
Incrustations Celluloid Dot
Jonction corps/manche Glued In, Set Neck
Matériau du manche Korina
Matériau du sillet de tete Nylon
Largeur du sillet de tete 42.65mm / 1.68in
Profil Medium D
Diapason 628.65mm / 24.75in
Électronique
Électronique
Micro chevalet Patent Applied For Humbucker (7.07k)
Les contrôles Two Volume, Master Tone
Micro manche Patent Applied For Humbucker (7.66k)
Prise de sortie Jack 1/4"
Sélecteur de micro 3-way Toggle
Hardware
Hardware
Chevalet ABR-1 (Original)
Boutons de contrôle Black Top Hat
finish Gold
Plaquage sur sortie Jack White 4-ply
Entourage Micros Black
Pickguard White 4-ply
Capots Micros Gold
Pièces en plastique White Pickguard and Black Mounting Rings
Matériau du chevalet Brass
Boutons de sangle 2
Bouton du sélecteur micros Amber Catalin
Cordier Brass Chevron; String-Through-Body
Tige de réglage Truss Rod Adjustable
Cache Truss Rod 2-ply Bell
Placage des Mécaniques Gold
Mécaniques Original Kluson Deluxe Single Line (New Buttons)
Divers
Divers
Accessoires Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, New Limited Lifetime Warranty. Additional Accessories as Listed in the Description
Model: GCVP0071
Etuis Original Brown and Pink Geib Hardshell
Headstock Flying V
Headstock Inlay Raised Gibson Logo Badge
Taille des cordes .010–.046
