Ebony didnt show up as a finger board for the v until the 1979 v2 model according to larry meiners book flying v the illustrated history awesome book. And with periodcorrect features, from the authentic 67 medium cshape neck profile to the maestro vibrola tailpiece, the gibson custom 1967 mahogany flying v. The only flying vs i have ever tried had a round neck profile, or at least that is how it felt to me. Try to play all the above and let us know what you choose. Full scale pdf cutting templates for the gibson flying v, as well as cad files for automated cnc routing. I didnt think the 5859 v had a longer headstock than the 6670 modeljust an observation but unfortunately i dont have a reference anywhere in my books on the length of the 58 v headstock. Theres a link at the gibson forum that has some info below. This custom shop gibson flying v is a 67 reissue and it is rocking. There are some light scratches, a couple tiny dings, some finish checking on the side of the neck, a little chip of paint on the side of the neck, and a little wear around. I already own a historic r4bb made circa 2005, which is an awesome guitar great sound and build quality etc.
Custom shop 67 reissue flying v 14 daves guitar shop. Flying v dimensions solidbody guitar and bass chat. Gibson usa flying v 67 mod 1991 electric guitar eguitar. Gibson les paul was released in 1952 in the united states of america and became the second solidbody electric guitar in the world. Rrrr indicates the guitars place production for that year. Gibson s popular 1960s slim taper neck profile answers your need for speed and. Gibson customs 1967 mahogany flying v reissue is a classic v, through and through. Gibson custom 1967 flying v electric guitar vintage sunburst. Neck wood mahogany neck shape custom neck profile neck dimensions. Though the 1967 flying v may not be as well known as its korinabodied older brother, it certainly matches the 58 poundforpound in terms. The flying v offered a radical, futuristic body design, much like its siblings.
Gibson custom 1967 mahogany flying v reissue with maestro. Just in on consignment from one of our regular clients. The coveted originals command a huge fortune, but this custom shop recreation is both accessible and accurate. Daves guitar shop daves guitar shop is an authorized retailer of guitars and guitar accessories from fender, gibson. The measured neck profiles are reported in the attached pic. Ive had a couple of my gibsons reradiused when i got refrets. I am not sure if it is a 62 reissue or one of the first 61 reissue. Gibson reissue 58 flying v vintage guitar magazine.
So whats your favorite gibson for shredding and why. And gibson s designer series includes such luminary offerings as the gibson flying v, the gibson firebird v, and the gibson explorer. Sorry for any confusion or if the op was only interested in the 67 reissue custom shop model. Gandl usa l clf research reissue bass, old school tobacco burst, slim neck. Oct 02, 2006 i didnt think the 5859 v had a longer headstock than the 6670 modeljust an observation but unfortunately i dont have a reference anywhere in my books on the length of the 58 v headstock. The sunburst prototype is pictured in this advertisement.
A full sized tracingcutting template for the 58 flying v model. This 1967 model is now the standard for the flying v although the earlier design is. This number includes all models for a particular reissue year so, for example, a 1958 reissue serial number may. Flying v 67 68 reissue gibson usa gibson brands forums. The new model featured mahogany body and neck, which imparted deep lows and strong mids to the instrument, thick maple archtop, which added bright highs to the sound, as well as a set neck design ensuring prolonged sustain. Mar 16, 2010 hi, everyone, im a newbie here and im excited to give this forum a good going over. Popular demand helped shape gibson s decision to reintroduce it in 1967, this time with a sleek new look and a vibrola tailpiece. Page 22 zakk wylde 67 flying v alleykat casino les paul custom. The original flying v of 1958 was so far ahead of its time that even the first reissues, almost 10 years later, were only moderately successful.
Ive seen the stock model referred to as a flying v, a v factor x, and a 67 flying v. May 07, 2017 it is 4% smaller than a regular v, not sure what that means or why gibson did that, but it doesnt look weird or different. Unless templates are marked otherwise, they are not provided by any brand of instrument manufacturer, in spite of. Question on flying v neck profiles gibson usa gibson. The front of the guitar is glossy, the back and neck are satin i dont mind that but id have rather had gloss all around. Lp style 22 frets electric guitar diy kit set mahogany. I would prefer if it was collected or i can deliver in person within a reasonable driving distance of shipping to united kingdom. Brand gibson custom shop model 1967 flying v reissue. It was the very first flying v built with the 1966 67 body style. View online or download gibson 67 flying v user manual.
The golden era returns with the original collection. For sale is a 2006 gibson flying v 67 reissue classic white with original case. Its a 2004 model with hardcase, ok condition id say 710 how m. Much more to my preference than the production gibson usa flying v neck. It has been modded with grover tuners, black aftermarket pickg. Gandl usa l2000 clf research reissue bass, natural, slim neck profile, swamp ash. This is a 67 flying v reissue, built with a gloss antique pelham blue finish, two custom bucker pickups and a. Im mulling over the purchase of a new strat, and im wondering about the most notable tonal differences between a 57 ri vs a 62 ri. It first appeared in gibson s literature in september, 1966. Gibson flying v for sale in uk 59 used gibson flying vs. When you think of gibson today, you probably think of a legendary instrument manufacturer that gave the world countless iconic guitar models but back in the late 50s, gibson was also known for being very ahead of their time.
When the flying v debuted in 1958, it was ahead of its time about nine years ahead, to be exact. Gibson flying v electric guitar vintage guitar and bass. Gibson flying v 67 reissue 2000 cherry red guitar for sale. This model is actually based on a pretty rare flying v made in 1998 that blended the body of the 67 reissue with the control layout of the 58 flying v. Gibson 1962 wilshire reissue user manual pdf download. Discussion page reissue, is the leading online community. In several of the below pics you can clearly see the factory handroutes at the corner of the pickup wiring cavity channel to allow for the pickup wires to reach the pots. After gibson discontinued the reissues in 1971, they caught on among forwardthinking heavy metal and hard rock guitars, and the flying v eventually took its deserved spot as a staple in the gibson lineup.
The guitar plays great with no fret wear and the new pickups sound great. Gibson custom shop 1967 mahogany flying v reissue antique. The gibson flying v is an electric guitar model introduced by gibson in 1958. Gfbrv1 gibson firebird reverse efbrv1 epiphone firebird reverse ibanez style ibpv1 ibanez rg jem version 1 ibpv2 ibanez rg jem version 2 ibas73v1 ibanez as73 iv version 1 flying v style gfv67ri gibson flying v 67 reissue efv67 epiphone flying v 67 jazz bass style fjsjbv1 fender standard jazz bass fjbglv1 fender jazz bass geddy lee. Light blue 61 reissue sg is a fabulous greasy groove solid coloracrylic custom pickguard designed to fit a gibson 61 reissue sg. Paying tribute to our iconic past, the original collection brings back the classic guitars that shaped sound across all generations and genres of music. Cherry, modified with lead pro bridge and rhythm pro neck pickups gibson made. Home products gibson gibson custom shop 67 reissue flying v 14. Finally, in the late 60s and early 70s, progressive rockers embraced the v, and the 1967 version lives on today as the v. This is the very first advertisement for the reintroduction of the 1966 67 gibson flying v. These are the same basic guitars as the reissues but with different neck profiles,radius and frets and also modern style pickups on the 57 version. Amazingly, this incredible guitar is still factory original and completely unmolested, just player wear. Today, the gibson flying v brings to mind images of 70s and 80s hard rock and metal. Download les paul project detail imagery here zip, 4.
Its being sold as a custom shop model, has the maestro and all case candy etc. Gibson custom neck profiles explained lovies guitars. The gibson flying v neck shelf this section shows the various neck shelves that were used on the 1960s flying v guitars. Gibson usa 1967 flying v 1993 electric guitar che for sale. Front, side, neck, neck pocket, pickup and electronics routing positions. I have an sg from 88, dark cherry red, equipped with the original hbl, hbr circuitboard pickups. I have a 2004 gibson usa production flying v v factor in cherry red not faded. Obviously the v wont have all the ornate accoutrements of the lpc, ebony board, binding etc etc but can i pretty much expect the build quality to be up. Gibson 67 flying v manuals manuals and user guides for gibson 67 flying v. M yrrr or myrrrr m is the model year being reissued y is the production year rrrr indicates the guitars place production for that year. Gibson flying v the v curly maple top tabaco burst 1981 gibson flying v the v 1982 maple.
The 1958 gibson flying v is the original issue, as is the 1963 flying v with the nickel hardware, those made out of left over 1958 unfinished korina bodies two beautiful examples of these, one 63 and one 58 can be found on page 27 of mac yasudas book the vintage guitar volume ii. This number includes all models for a particular reissue year so, for example, a 1958 reissue serial number may include 58 reissue lp standard and 58 explorer production. A complete building template for the 83 flying v model. Every profile, contour and detail has been rendered in. The first advertisement for the 1966 67 flying v pictured below. The first reissue limited edition 58 stringthrough. Of course, metallicas kirk hammet helped define 80s heavy metal with flying v. The gibson flying v 67 v factor is a modern update of gibson s classic axe.
The guitar is made from solid mahogany with a mahogany set neck. Gibson 67 reissue flying v electric guitars harmony. Just in on consignment cherry finish, mahogany construction used. These templates include wiring diagrams, neck profile sections, and complete interiorexterior construction plans. Their solid korina wood bodies and necks were carved into superangular shapes with no discernible bouts, wastes or traditional cutaways of any. View and download gibson 1962 wilshire reissue user manual online. The neck profile is asymmetrical like the shape of the hand that plays it. Gandl usa l2000 clf research reissue bass, candy apple red, slim neck profile. I tried a 1958 custom shop reissue and a faded v, the two ends of the spectrum pricewise. The neck profile is flaunted by gibson of being a cross between the 60s slim taper neck and the thicker 50s style. Guitar is in excellent condition with some minor finish blems that youd have to look hard to find, nothing that really shows in pictures. Jan 06, 2017 gibson custom shop 1967 flying v reissue sn. Event he gibson usa flying v isnt really a 67 reissue in the truest sense, its more a modern interpretation of the 67 body style as opposed to the 58 body style than anything else.
Today, the gibson flying v is still riding high, with models like the traditional pro, featuring a mahogany body and neck and loaded with a pair of screaming zebra humbuckers, or the heritage cherry, with ceramic pickups for screaming metal tone. To ensure that your pickguard will fit with the profile s in our database, we have included downloadable pdfs so that you can verify your pickguard matches our profile s and what you order will fit properly. Used gibson custom shop 1967 flying v reissue cherry. This guitar is in good condition and has average type of playwear. There are some light scratches, a couple tiny dings, some finish checking on the side of the neck, a little chip of paint on the side of the neck, and a little wear around the bottom sides of the head stock from a guitar stand. The gibson flying v 67 reissue is made to recreate the famous flying v that was used by guitar legends like jimi hendrix, albert king and michael schenker. Gibson s popular 1960s slim taper neck profile answers your need for speed and makes shredding easier and faster. Diagram of 50s vs 60s neck profile gibson guitar board for the 61 reissue, theres another link somewhere, which i didnt have time to dig up, that says the 61 reissue is currently speced to have a neck depth of. It features a mahogany body and neck with a rosewood fretboard and 22 frets. When people talk about the 67 reissue v s, they dont necessarily mean custom shop historic. Will it fit custom pickguard pdf templates custom pickguards.
The gibson sg line of guitars, including the gibson 61 reissue, the gibson sg special, and the gibson sg standard, have a massive following among rock guitarists. Solidly built with genuine mahogany, this model has a thinner v body and neck volute similar to certain 1970s flying vs and an eyecatching gibson. The gibson flying v faded is a guitar that is essentially a gibson flying v 67 reissue, but instead of being. This guitar is in excellent condition and in perfect working order.
Largest resource of downloadable pdf pickguard templates for guitar and bass. We have 1 gibson 67 flying v manual available for free pdf download. In 2002, gibson also started making a cheaper version with a faded finish. Today as i was browsing the labor day deals at my local gc 67 reissue flying v caught my eye. While these earlier models are good they are not as good for metal as the later ones. Its made in the good ol usa and is a great value version of the original ax. It was originally named the flying v reissue and then the flying v 67 reissue.
This guitar was used in gibson s reintroduction of the flying v advertisement that was issued in september 1966. This version of the flying v was introduced in 1991 as the main production flying v. The neck has a round profile with thickness of 20mm at 1st fret and 22. The gibson custom shop display at the 2020 namm show was quite a sight to behold and the music zoo as a premier gibson custom dealer was able to take home a few showpieces to sell. Gibson gibson flying v 1968 reissue has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. This guitar has had the white pickguard and truss rod cover changed to black ones a bunch of extra screw holes underneath the pickguard as a result and pickup covers added, giving it a very cool and unusual look. Gibson r9, r8, 60s neck all gibson custom les pauls feature a mahogany body with maple top, mahogany neck, and a rosewood fretboard unless otherwise specified. I just assumed most vs had a round neck profile which is my least favorite, then i was reading on the cu. The set mahogany neck fills your hand like a 60s gibson, thanks to its authentic 67 medium c profile.
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