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It’s Back! Gibson Re-Releases Limited Edition Custom Shop Reverse Flying V Cary Dec 17th
Well, I’ve gotta’ say I definitely didn’t see this one coming… Gibson’s rather controversial Reverse Flying V (first released as part of the Guitar Of The Week series,) was apparently so popular that Gibson decided they just had to make a few more.
Now available in three different finishes (Natural, Ebony, and Classic White,) the Reverse Flying V will be seeing new life as a strictly Limited Edition instrument, with just 300 guitars being built in each color.
That’s 900 Reverse Flying Vs, so if you missed your chance the first go-round, you should at least stand a fighting chance of picking one up in the next few weeks… after that, all bets are off.
The Specs According to Gibson’s micro-site, the new Reverse Flying V will feature a V-shaped body of solid mahogany, mahogany “Flying V” profile neck (some sort of hybrid between a ’60s Slim-Taper, and ’50s Rounded,) Ebony fretboard with 22 frets, and a gold-plated truss rod cover.
Electronics are to include a pair of GIbson’s ‘57 Classic Humbuckers, 3-way pickup switching, and just a single volume control knob (Amber Top Hat, of course.)
You can check out Gibson’s Reverse Flying V Micro-Site for more info, including dealers.
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Howdy! Care to Comment?
December 17th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Certianly one of the strangest guitars Gibson has built. “Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.” The thing looks like some medievel weapon.
December 18th, 2007 at 2:40 am
I believe the old saying “there’s no accounting for taste” applies here…
December 18th, 2007 at 11:16 am
Hallmark did this kind of thing better.
December 18th, 2007 at 11:25 am
Hehe… and yet, they brought them back because the originals sold out so fast.
Someone must like ‘em!
December 18th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
What the hell is going on with the world these days?
December 18th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Cary: I assume that there can be only one people silly enough to like this on this planet, and (s)he must have bought the whole first stock… Will (s)he have any money to buy more is a mystery.
December 18th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
And in one fell swoop Gibson kills the potential resell value of a truly unique and rare guitar.
IMO, most people bought this guitar for its collectability. It would most definitely be a rare breed of axe. Now the only thing to differentiate it from the new release is the serial number.
December 19th, 2007 at 3:08 am
I still reckon it’ll balance better when sitting down that a regular V.
December 19th, 2007 at 8:29 am
WOW…I have never had such a visceral reaction to a guitar at first look before…I am not sure if I dig it or not, but it was kind of shocking…
Now that I look at it again, I think I like it in a twisted sort of way!
December 20th, 2007 at 10:39 am
Just a truly ugly guitar.
December 23rd, 2007 at 5:48 pm
I just heard someone describe this guitar as the “Gibson Lawn Dart”