DISC Gibson 1968 (2008) Flying V, Ebony Guitar- Nearly New

Full Description

A certain aura of mystique surrounds the Gibson Flying V. A guitar well ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958, the Flying Vs intense magnetic appeal, powerful sound, and unusually familiar shape have made it one of the most instantly recognizable guitars in the world. Legendary Gibson President Ted McCarty was looking to add a futuristic aspect to the companys image when he introduced the Flying V, and he nailed it. And while some of the greatest guitar players of all-time including Lonnie Mack and Albert King?immediately embraced the Flying V, it wasn?t until Gibson reintroduced the guitar in 1967 that the rest of the world caught on. Guitar Gods like Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Billy Gibbons, Michael Schenker, and Lenny Kravitz have all succumbed to the Flying Vs fascinating allure

The Gibson Flying V was well ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958, which makes this the most recognizable guitar in the world. Crafted from solid mahogany the Flying V features a pointed headstock, four-ply pickguard and Klusen-style green tuners. The neck is a hybrid between the standard 50s rounded contour and the 60s slim-taper profile. Finally adding muscle to the Flying V are Gibson 496R and 500T Humbucker pickups for a timeless rock and roll classic.

Angled Headstock:

The pointed headstock on the V-Factor X is as typical as it is unique. Like every Gibson headstock, it is carved out of the same piece of mahogany as the neck. It is not a glued-on headstock, and the process takes craftsmanship, time, and effort. But the rewards are worth the effort. The headstock is carefully angled at 17 degrees, which increases pressure on the strings and helps them stay in the nut slots. An increase in string pressure also means there is no loss of string vibration between the nut and the tuners, which equals better sustain. A white truss rod cover adds a nice finishing touch to the headstock, and perfectly complements the white pickguard on the V-Factor X body

Solid Mahogany Body:

The most central of all V-Factor X features is its V-shaped, solid mahogany body. Whether its the regular Flying V, or the Gibson V-Factor X, the solid mahogany body provides tone, sustain, and performance. The mahogany goes through the same rigorous selection process as all of Gibsons woods, and is personally inspected and qualified by Gibsons team of skilled wood experts before it enters the factories. Inside the Gibson factories, humidity is maintained at 45 percent, and the temperature at 70 degrees. This insures all woods are dried to a level of equilibrium, where the moisture content does not change during the manufacturing process. This guarantees tight-fitting joints and no expansion, and helps control the shrinkage and warping of the woods, in addition to helping reduce the weight. It also helps with improving the woods machinability and finishing properties. Consistent moisture content means that a Gibson guitar will respond evenly to temperature and humidity changes long after it leaves the factory.

Electronics:

When it comes to guitar electronics, less is definitely better. And that certainly holds true with Gibsons V-Factor X. Gibson has chosen to install two volume controls and only one tone switch, which translates into less resistance between the pickup and the actual output. That means you end up with nothing but pure tone from the pickup, and one flat-out screaming rock and roll machine.

Gibson's 496R and 500T Pickups:

No event is more responsible for dramatically influencing the evolution of popular music than Gibsons introduction of the double-coil humbucking pickup in 1955. From the warm jazz tones of Charlie Christian, to the world-shaking rockabilly of Scotty Moore, and the cruching rock of Jimmy Page, countless players around the world explored the limitless possibilities of the tonal spectrum through Gibson pickups and guitars. As the musical landscape changed, so did the development of the humbucker pickup. Introduced in the early 1970s, Gibson's 496R and 500T pickups filled the need for more powerful humbuckers and energized the emergence of hard rock and heavy metal. The 496R produces incredible sustain and cutting power with its ceramic magnet, adding more highs with increased definition and no muddiness at all. The 500T is one of Gibson?s most powerful pickups, containing a three ceramic magnet structure, which enables a no-holds-barred rock and roll crunch that never loses its rich combination of enhanced lows and crystal clear highs. This is one of Gibson?s most potent pickup combinations.

Features/Specifications:

Body:

• Body Style: Flying V
• Body Species: Mahogany

Neck:

• Species: Mahogany
• Nut: Corian
• Nut Width: Standard Gibson: 1.695" +/- .050"
• Truss Rod: Gibson Adjustable Truss Rod
• Truss Rod Cover: Flying V cover, stamped with Gibson Logo

Fingerboard:

• Fingerboard Species: Rosewood
• Inlays: Acrylic dot
• Number of Frets: 22
• Scale Length: 24 - 3/4"

Electronics:

• Neck Pickup: 496R
• Bridge Pickup: 500T
• Controls: 2 Volume - 1 Tone - 3-Way Toggle
• Control Knobs: Black Tophats with Silver Inserts

Hardware:

• Plating Finish: Chrome
• Tailpiece: Gibson Stop Bar
• Bridge: Gibson Tune-O-Matic
• Tuners: Grover Kluson Style Green Keys

Please note, the original boxing is scuffed, otherwise the guitar itself looks and plays as new. It was returned unwanted by a customer under our 14 day money back guarantee.

This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning, nearly new product at a discounted price, supplied with a two year warranty.