Today The Gibson Flying V Board

I've had mine since early 1980, and two of my roommates had V's one a medallion, one a possible 70? They both had shallower necks, my 75 white LE's neck is higher off the body by at least a fretboard thickness. Their naturals had basically the fretboard coming up from the body. Neither had the oval. Yes the Medallion is out there still but snapped the neck a few years back and sits unrepaired in it's original case, a lot had been changed on it then, covers off, brass pick guard and medallion is loose in the case I think. The LE is in Mint condition and makes even me sound good. I have only raised the bridge at the low E slightly and then had the intonation set for 10s when I first bought it but play 9 sets now. No other tool has ever touched it and the Gibson strap was in the case when I bought it. As far as I can tell there is a quality to the guitar that's a little above normal. If there are only 162 shipped that year in white how many are LE? I know you guys like pictures, where do you host them?

06-11-2009 23:06:27

jeffwith1f

is that a rosewood tele?

06-11-2009 22:12:03

jeffwith1f

I used to think that a heavy guitar facilitated sustain, but it seems to be not the case. I think alot of tone comes from the quality of the neck, and I'm halfway convinced that it's the luck of the draw.

V's are (typically) light though for an instrument that comes in something larger than a Bass case.

06-11-2009 22:11:30

rebel209

Hey SteVe! How's Minnesota doing? Still warm out here, you should come to Cali again & escape the cold... Rudi's manners have gotten a lot better, I promise he'll leave Becky alone next time! :)

06-11-2009 12:58:32

71Gibson

here's an example > http://www.medallionflyingv.com/76limitsn.jpg

Hey Roger !!!

06-11-2009 12:38:08

rebel209

They have an oval impression where the serial # sticker is placed, it says "Limited Edition" on the sticker. On mine, part of the sticker is worn away, so the entire serial # is no longer legible. The rumor has gone around that these were made from leftover Medallion bodies, but I don't know if that's true or not.

06-11-2009 09:28:42

SamVee

Sorry for the double post, I hit the back button and it resent.

05-11-2009 20:37:52

SamVee

Re : Gibson Flying V's - Interesting Theory on Dating Mid-70's V's

My 75 LE does not have an exact bevel, the corners are still square but it is the bevel. Like it was done by hand, the the only thing on the guitar that is not exact or tight.

05-11-2009 20:33:27

SamVee

Topic : Limited Edition 75

Does anyone know exactly what makes a limited edition limited?

05-11-2009 20:25:18

SamVee

Topic : Limited Edition 75

Does anyone know exactly what makes a limited edition limited?

05-11-2009 20:24:32

choucas09

Thanks for the welcome. I'm afraid I'm no longer in a position financially to be buying guitars like I used to. Besides because I have eclectic tastes musically so I've ended up with an eclectic collection all different makes and different styles. That doesn't stop me from being a big V fan though. This thing fascinates me. It has such an individual sound. The big rout and tight pickguard seem to give a touch of a semi-acoustic sound. Sound wise it changed massively when I put the BK pups in giving it a much wider range and clearer tones. This guitar also cured me of the need to have necks that are wide at the nut. This is about as narrow as it gets and yet remains supremely playable, lovely neck. Another thing which interests me is that it seems to sustain more than you'd expect for a guitar of this weight. In the end I decided it it could be that the amount of wood south of the bridge helps the overall balance and helps it ring. I'd be interested to hear your opinions on the sustain thing.

05-11-2009 06:11:41

choucas09

Looks to be in fantastic condition. A real bargain too.

05-11-2009 05:47:12

SaginawRoc

looks great with the pu covers

05-11-2009 02:39:06

Mortenpmb

Congrats! Very nice.

05-11-2009 02:09:06

Mortenpmb

Velcome! You really got yourself a bargain!

05-11-2009 02:04:26

V-axe

That looks really great! Good price to. Like it should be.

05-11-2009 01:38:43

jeffwith1f

welcome
big day for silverbursts on the site, seems that model is a particular right of passage for members. (although you'll know you really made it if you score yourself a Medallion)

can we interest you in about 4 more flying V's? start saving.

04-11-2009 21:50:35

jeffwith1f

nice!

04-11-2009 21:45:24

choucas09

Topic : My Babe

Hello all, newbie here. This is my 1981 Silverburst V (along with the rest of the gang). I've had it about 4 years and got it for about half the going rate (£750). It has the original case and bill of sale from Manny's. I've put Bareknuckle pups in it, but have kept the originals. I find it a weird and wonderful guitar and will never part from it.

04-11-2009 18:32:58

u4ia