Gibson 50 Year Commemorative Flying V

Gibson 50 Year Commemorative Flying V


Limited-edition axe celebrates fifty years of the V!

The very first Flying V blasted out of the Gibson factory in 1958. And although it took time for its legend to grow, the Flying V has become a true, vintage guitar rarity, as well as a benchmark for what a powerful, performance-driven guitar should be today. Now, 50 years later, Gibson USA honors that legacy with the introduction of the 50-Year Commemorative Flying V—a fitting tribute to one of the world s most recognizable guitars, and Gibson USA s Guitar of the Month for March 2008.

The 50-Year Commemorative Flying V combines several timeless elements of the 1958 model, with a few modern appointments for today s demanding players. The solid mahogany, V-shaped body has been topped with AA flamed maple and has beveled edges exclusive to this limited edition. Also created especially for the 50-Year Commemorative Flying V is an exclusive Brimstone Burst finish, and the headstock s rare, art deco Gibson logo, which was recently found among old drawings belonging to legendary Gibson President Ted McCarty. The neck sports the traditional Flying V profile a hybrid between Gibson s standard 50s rounded contour and the 60s slim-taper profile. It is topped by a 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl split-block inlays.

This special Flying V is powered by a Gibson 57 Classic pickup in the neck and a Gibson 57 Classic Plus in the bridge. Other select features include gold fret wire, Steinberger Gearless Tuners, and a custom Guitar of the Month case from Gibson USA. Like all of Gibson USA s Guitars of the Month, production is limited to just 1,000 guitars.

Gibson 50 Year Commemorative Flying V Features:

* Body Wood: Beveled Mahogany
* Top Wood: AA Maple
* Scale Length: 24-3/4"
* Neck Joint: Set-in
* Neck Wood: Mahogany
* Fretboard: Ebony
* Neck Shape: v rounded
* Frets: 22, gold
* Inlay: Split block
* Nut Width: 1.6875
* Fretboard Radius: 12
* Bridge: Nashville Tune-o-matic
* Pickup Bridge: 57 Classic +
* Pickup Neck: 57 Classic
* Controls: 1 Vol, 1 Tone, 3 way PU selector
* Tuners: Steinberger Gearless
* Hardware color: Gold
* Finish: Brimstone, Lacquer
* McCarty designed headstock logo