A Time Capsule Designer V From 1985
Ever wondered what a Flying V with Dirty Fingers humbuckers and a Kahler vibrato would sound like? Now is the time to find out.
The Gibson Designer Series showcased a range of custom graphic finishes on Flying V and Explorer models that captured the loud, brash aesthetic of the MTV-dominated music world of the 1980s. Offered for sale as part of Gibson’s world-first Certified Vintage program, this example features an Alpine White finish with the Style 30 graphic and is in new old stock condition, having resided in the Gibson Vault since its manufacture in 1985.
As you’d expect for an instrument crafted nearly 40 years ago, it now has some natural lacquer checking throughout, but this merely adds to the character of this time-capsule piece. The guitar ships with its original black hardshell case, and the original vibrato arm, wrenches, and warranty card are also included.
Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting March 30, 2023.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Flying V
Body Styles Flying V
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Original Frets, Medium Jumbo
Inlays Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Corian
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Dirty Fingers Humbucker 155k DC Resistance
Controls 2 Volume, Master Tone, CTS Potentiometers
Neck Pickup Dirty Fingers Humbucker 155k DC Resistance
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Kahler Flyer
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Top Hat
finish Chrome
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard None
Pickup Covers None
Plastic Parts Black
Strap Buttons 2 - Chrome
Switch Tip White
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Black Bell
Tuner Plating Chrome
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0009
Case Original Black Hardshell
Headstock Alpine White Matching Flying V Headstock
Headstock Inlay Silkscreened Gibson Logo in Black
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1985 Gibson Designer Series Custom Graphics Flying V, Alpine White with Style 30 Graphic
Gibson Certified Vintage 1985 Gibson Designer Series Custom Graphics Flying V, Alpine White with Style 30 Graphic
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A Time Capsule Designer V From 1985
Ever wondered what a Flying V with Dirty Fingers humbuckers and a Kahler vibrato would sound like? Now is the time to find out.
The Gibson Designer Series showcased a range of custom graphic finishes on Flying V and Explorer models that captured the loud, brash aesthetic of the MTV-dominated music world of the 1980s. Offered for sale as part of Gibson’s world-first Certified Vintage program, this example features an Alpine White finish with the Style 30 graphic and is in new old stock condition, having resided in the Gibson Vault since its manufacture in 1985.
As you’d expect for an instrument crafted nearly 40 years ago, it now has some natural lacquer checking throughout, but this merely adds to the character of this time-capsule piece. The guitar ships with its original black hardshell case, and the original vibrato arm, wrenches, and warranty card are also included.
Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting March 30, 2023.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Flying V
Body Styles Flying V
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Original Frets, Medium Jumbo
Inlays Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Corian
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Dirty Fingers Humbucker 155k DC Resistance
Controls 2 Volume, Master Tone, CTS Potentiometers
Neck Pickup Dirty Fingers Humbucker 155k DC Resistance
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Kahler Flyer
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Top Hat
finish Chrome
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard None
Pickup Covers None
Plastic Parts Black
Strap Buttons 2 - Chrome
Switch Tip White
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Black Bell
Tuner Plating Chrome
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0009
Case Original Black Hardshell
Headstock Alpine White Matching Flying V Headstock
Headstock Inlay Silkscreened Gibson Logo in Black
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
