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Original Collection '70s Flying V

Original Collection '70s Flying V

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V is for Victory

When the Flying V was first released in 1958, it was a flop of epic proportions. Demand was so low that only 98 ever even shipped, making the original examples of Gibson's Modernist series some of the rarest, most valuable guitars ever built (not to mention, some of the coolest!). Now that the guitar-playing world has finally figured out that pointy guitars are cooler than Teddy Pendergrass sipping a milkshake in a snowstorm, Gibson has put together a '7... Read More...

  • Brand

    Gibson

  • Finish Aging

    Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

  • Weight

    6.46 lbs.

  • neck measurements

    .830 1st - .920 12th

  • Finish Color

    Classic White

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V is for Victory

When the Flying V was first released in 1958, it was a flop of epic proportions. Demand was so low that only 98 ever even shipped, making the original examples of Gibson's Modernist series some of the rarest, most valuable guitars ever built (not to mention, some of the coolest!). Now that the guitar-playing world has finally figured out that pointy guitars are cooler than Teddy Pendergrass sipping a milkshake in a snowstorm, Gibson has put together a '70s Flying V for the Original Collection that pays tribute to the style, look and sound of the vintage originals so that you can capture the swagger of the seventies without having to take out a second mortgage!

Style for Miles

These Flying Vs sport a gloss Antique Natural nitrocellulose lacquer finish upon their resonant mahogany bodies, and this old-school fifties-style paint job allows the tonewood to breathe and resonate just like a vintage piece. This superb unplugged resonance translates beautifully to amplified tone, as the pair of '70s Tribute humbuckers have more snarl and meat than a pack of wild dogs let loose in a butcher shop.

Real-Deal Feel

A rosewood fretboard sits atop the mahogany neck, and it is home to 22 medium jumbo frets. Though the combination of frets and tonewood hearkens back to vintage feel, the neck profile is a thoroughly modern, imminently shred-worthy Slim Taper shape. All of these factors come together to give you an addictive handfeel that will compel you to play for hours and hours.

Pointy Guitars Rule

As you can see, the Original Collection Flying V is further proof of an incontrovertible fact: pointy guitars have been, are currently, and will always be totally radical. Though they pay homage to the great Vs from the '70s, they are also their own animals. They have fantastic resonance, impeccable build quality, modern clarity, and vintage vibe. We are utterly enamored with these mean Vs, and we know they will provide you with endless inspiration!

  • Brand Name

    Gibson

  • Model

    Original Collection '70s Flying V

  • Finish Color

    Classic White

  • Finish Type

    Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

  • Weight

    6.46 lbs.

  • Body Wood

    Mahogany

  • Binding

    Single-ply White on Fretboard

  • Neck Dimensions

    .830 1st - .920 12th

  • Neck Wood

    Mahogany

  • Neck Shape

    Slim Taper

  • Neck Finish

    Classic White

  • Fingerboard Wood

    Rosewood

  • Fingerboard Radius

    12"

  • Fingerboard Inlays

    Acrylic Dot

  • Frets

    22 Medium Jumbo

  • Scale Length

    24.75"

  • Headstock

    Matching Classic White

  • Nut Material

    Graph Tech

  • Width at Nut

    1.694"

  • Pickups

    2 '70s Tribute

  • Controls

    2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Toggle; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors

  • Tailpiece

    Aluminum Stopbar

  • Hardware

    Chrome

  • Tuners

    Grover Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons

  • bridge

    Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic

  • Pickguard

    3-ply White

  • Case

    Gibson Brown Hardshell

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

Product Descriptions

V is for Victory

When the Flying V was first released in 1958, it was a flop of epic proportions. Demand was so low that only 98 ever even shipped, making the original examples of Gibson's Modernist series some of the rarest, most valuable guitars ever built (not to mention, some of the coolest!). Now that the guitar-playing world has finally figured out that pointy guitars are cooler than Teddy Pendergrass sipping a milkshake in a snowstorm, Gibson has put together a '70s Flying V for the Original Collection that pays tribute to the style, look and sound of the vintage originals so that you can capture the swagger of the seventies without having to take out a second mortgage!

Style for Miles

These Flying Vs sport a gloss Antique Natural nitrocellulose lacquer finish upon their resonant mahogany bodies, and this old-school fifties-style paint job allows the tonewood to breathe and resonate just like a vintage piece. This superb unplugged resonance translates beautifully to amplified tone, as the pair of '70s Tribute humbuckers have more snarl and meat than a pack of wild dogs let loose in a butcher shop.

Real-Deal Feel

A rosewood fretboard sits atop the mahogany neck, and it is home to 22 medium jumbo frets. Though the combination of frets and tonewood hearkens back to vintage feel, the neck profile is a thoroughly modern, imminently shred-worthy Slim Taper shape. All of these factors come together to give you an addictive handfeel that will compel you to play for hours and hours.

Pointy Guitars Rule

As you can see, the Original Collection Flying V is further proof of an incontrovertible fact: pointy guitars have been, are currently, and will always be totally radical. Though they pay homage to the great Vs from the '70s, they are also their own animals. They have fantastic resonance, impeccable build quality, modern clarity, and vintage vibe. We are utterly enamored with these mean Vs, and we know they will provide you with endless inspiration!

Specifications

    • Serial Number

      207660261

    • Brand Name

      Gibson

    • Model

      Original Collection '70s Flying V

    • Finish Color

      Classic White

    • Finish Type

      Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

    • Weight

      6.46 lbs.

    • Body Wood

      Mahogany

    • Binding

      Single-ply White on Fretboard

    • Neck Dimensions

      .830 1st - .920 12th

    • Neck Wood

      Mahogany

    • Neck Shape

      Slim Taper

    • Neck Finish

      Classic White

    • Fingerboard Wood

      Rosewood

    • Fingerboard Radius

      12"

    • Fingerboard Inlays

      Acrylic Dot

    • Frets

      22 Medium Jumbo

    • Scale Length

      24.75"

    • Headstock

      Matching Classic White

    • Nut Material

      Graph Tech

    • Width at Nut

      1.694"

    • Pickups

      2 '70s Tribute

    • Controls

      2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Toggle; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors

    • Tailpiece

      Aluminum Stopbar

    • Hardware

      Chrome

    • Tuners

      Grover Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons

    • bridge

      Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic

    • Pickguard

      3-ply White

    • Case

      Gibson Brown Hardshell

Why Order from Us

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

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