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Here for sale we have a Gibson Flying V '67 in Cherry finish. Made in the USA in 1996, this guitar is based on the 1967 Flying V specification when the instrument was reissued into full production where it has remained ever since. A set-neck construction is employed and comprises a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware is fitted, including a Tune-O-Matic bridge and StopBar tailpiece, as well as a set of Gibson Deluxe vintage-style tuning machines with 'Tulip' buttons. The pickups in this guitar have been changed by a previous owner to a set of circa.80's Gibson 'Dirty Fingers', these are wired to a 3-way toggle switch, independent volume controls and a master tone.
The Mahogany neck plays beautifully, with a moderately-sized profile which might be described as a 'C' shape which provides a smooth and responsive playing experience across the register. The gloss finish to the rear assists with navigation of the 24.75" scale, whilst the design of the body ensures that access to the top frets is completely unrestricted. The Rosewood of the fretboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with its traditional 12" radius is practical for a wide range of styles and techniques. Indeed, fast articulate lead lines are just as manageable as chord playing and riffs. At 29 years old, the neck has seen many hours of playing and has developed a real sense of 'mojo' which is very inspiring in the hands.
The pair of Gibson 'Dirty Fingers' humbuckers that have been installed in this guitar deliver thick, crushing tones which are well suited to heavy rock and metal sounds. The neck position is warm and full-bodied, driving your lead lines and solos to the front of the mix with ease. The bridge pickup is of course brighter, and can handle incredible amounts of gain for a saturated, crushing metal tone on your heavy riffing and rhythm playing. The controls are simpler than is typical for a Gibson guitar which is perfect for such a performance-focussed instrument as it allows you ample tone shaping options without intruding on the playing experience. An iconic instrument with a real vintage vibe; minus the astronomical price tag.
This guitar is a commission sale - if you have a high end guitar you are interested in selling, please contact us via our easy to find website - search: Sell Us Your Guitar.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.