DISC Gibson Flying V, Antique Natural

Full Description

A Rock and Metal Icon

The V-shaped guitar has become synonymous with rock and metal guitarists around the world. With is unique shape lending itself to its destructive tones - increasing anyone's stage presence.

First released in 1958 to add a more futuristic aspect to the Gibson brand, the Flying V only gained popularity in the mid-60s. It then later become popular in the heavy metal scene due to its aggressive look.

The Flying V has been used by many notable musicians, including Judas Priest's K.K Downing, Metallica's James Hetfield, The Kinks' Dave Davis, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Jimi Hendrix, and even blues icon Albert King.

High Quality Construction for a Comfortable Performance

The 2019 Flying V is constructed from a mahogany body and matching neck, with a classic rosewood fingerboard. This results in a comfortably weighted instrument that won’t cause strain after long playing sessions. The selection of tonewoods also enhances the overall tone with a warm, resonant character.

The neck also features a 44mm slim taper profile. This design is perfect for reaching across the entire fingerboard with ease and doesn't compromise the neck's durability or stability. Its frets have also been cryogenically treated, extending their durability for a longer lifespan.

Recapture the Magic of the Original 50s PAF Pickups

The BurstBucker humbuckers let you recapture the stunning tones and performance of the original ''Patent Applied For'' humbuckers from the 50s. The classic build and small imperfections during construction gave these pickups their unique tones. The BurstBuckers offer you the same characteristics – but in a modern and reliable format.

With the medium output of the neck pickup and the high output of the bridge pickup, you can deliver a wide variety of soundscapes suitable for everything from heavy blues to heavy metal. This setup also lets your amp's preamps to be driven hard, resulting in a natural sounding breakup.

Durable Hardware Improves String and Tuning Stability

The Flying V is finished off with a selection of high-quality components, providing you with a strong and stable instrument that will handle all walks of life. Gibson's own Nashville tune-o-matic bridge lets you easily adjust the string action and intonation range with ease. Simply adjust its mounting rods to set the perfect height and screw in or out the saddles to set the intonation.

A set of Grover's Rotomatic machine heads provide excellent tuning stability. The additional tektoid nut also enhances string stability. It self-lubricates to help eliminate friction, which can usually cause tuning problems. The nut material also increases the Gibson's harmonics and sustain, creating a more rich and detailed tone.

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Style: Flying V
• Body: Mahogany
• Bridge: Aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminium Stopbar
• Construction: Set-Neck
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Colour: Antique Natural

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck: Mahogany
• Profile: Slim Taper
• Scale Length: 24.75''
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Radius: 12''
• Frets: 22 Low, Cryogenically Treated
• Inlays: Acrylic Dots
• Nut: Tektoid
• Nut Width: 1.695''

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: BurstBucker 3
• Neck Pickup: BurstBucker 2
• Controls: 2 x Volume, Master Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatics w/Kidney Buttons
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hats w/Silver Reflector
• Pickguard: 3-Ply White
• Hardware: Chrome
• String Gauges: .09, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046
• Case Included: Hardshell
• Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit