Gibson 120th Anniversary Flying V History Pre Owned

This very cool Gibson Flying V is one of the 120th anniversary limited models. There were two styles, one was the 120, more modern and featuring Burstbuckers. This one is the History version. Smaller headstock and featuring 57 Classics. More Vintage V tone and tweaked classic looks.

Condition report: This V has seen some action. With a number of dings and marks as well as some finish imperfections (see pictures) However, it is a monster player and sounds cracking! It comes with the hardcase.

A revolutionary rocker ever since its introduction in the late ’50s, the Flying V still makes a major style statement today. As part of its 120th Anniversary celebrations, Gibson USA introduces the Limited Run Flying V History, with all the iconic looks of the original plus a few clever twists on the form. A thinner body lightens the load, while a slightly smaller “arrowhead” headstock balances out the top end. Add two of Gibson’s most popular humbucking pickups, time-tested tonewoods and unparalleled Gibson USA craftsmanship—all at an unbeatable price—and the Flying V History is ready to launch.
The Flying V History takes off with a Grade-A mahogany body cut to the radical angles of the original, but with thinner dimensions for enhanced playing comfort. The glued-in Grade-A mahogany neck is carved to the fast, slim profile preferred by so many rockers, with a bound one-piece Grade-A rosewood fingerboard with frets over binding and dot inlays. The “arrowhead” headstock is slimmed down, with a white plastic truss-rod cover with Gibson logo, and there’s a commemorative “120th Anniversary” banner at the 12th fret. A ’57 Classic and ’57 Classic Plus humbucker, neck and bridge, provide all the grind and wail you need, with sultry mellow tones too when required, wired through individual volume controls and a master tone with “witch hat” knobs. A chrome Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece partner with Grover™ Kidney Button tuners for smooth, efficient performance. The Flying V History comes in Aged Cherry finish in high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, protected by an elegant brown hardshell case.

SN:  140087461
Weight: 6lbs 9oz

Flying V History Specs

Body
Species: Mahogany
Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50

Neck
Species: Mahogany
Profile: .800 / .875, Thin V
Truss Rod: Standard
Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50

Neck Fit
Joint: Mortise & Tenon
Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50
Joint Angle Tolerance: +/- .005"

Fingerboard
Species: Rosewood
Frets: 22
Radius: 12"
Binding: Cream
Inlays: Acrylic Dot with 120th Banner
Nut/E.O.B: 1.695" / 2.260"

Nut
Material: Tektoid™
Width: 1.695"
Slots: Gibson PLEK System

Headstock
Type: Flying V
Truss Rod Cover: Cream with Hotstamp Black "Gibson"

Tuners
Model: Grover™ Kidney
Tuning Ratio: 14:1
Plating: Chrome

Tuners
Bridge Type: Tune-O-Matic
Material: Zamak
Plating: Chrome

Bridge
Tailpiece Type: Stop Bar
Material: Zamak
Plating: Chrome

Hardware
Knobs: Black Hat Witch with Silver Inserts
Pickguard: Cream
Strap Buttons: Aluminum End Pins

Pickups
Neck Position: '57 Classic
Bridge Position: '57 Classic Plus
Coil Wiring: Machine Wound

Electronics
Potentiometers: 2 Volume Controls 1 Tone
Controls Type: 500K Non-Linear
Switch: Three-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Traditional 1/4"

Finish
Aged Cherry
Sealer: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Process: 7 - 8 mils

Case
Type: Hardshell
Case Exterior: Vintage Brown
Case Interior: Countoured