Gibson Faded Series Flying V Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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Gibson Faded Series Flying V Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag), Worn Cherry
Gibson Faded Series Flying V Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag), Worn Cherry
Gain access to all the frets with the Flying V. With a mahogany body and neck and rosewood fretboard, this Gibson is a reproduction of the classic '67 model.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
496R and 498T humbucking pickups Sweet, vintage tone with crystal-clear character
3-way pickup selector switch Wide tonal range: select neck, bridge, or both
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel

There's a reason that Gibson Flying V electric guitars have been a mainstay for the last 50 years. So ahead of its time with an incredible shape, tone and access to all the frets, the original V came out in '58 and has been a powerhouse guitar ever since.

The Gibson Faded Flying V is a reproduction of the '67 model with all the features and specs that made it the guitar it was in its glory days. The look of the Faded V is like no other guitar made before or after. With unlimited neck access, powerful out put and worn finish; this Faded Flying V is sure to be a favorite with fans and players worldwide.

Features:

- Mahogany body and neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot inlays
- 496R and 500T ceramic magnet pickups
- Chrome hardware

Body: Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Neck Profile: Rounded

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Inlay: Pearloid dot

Number of Frets: 22

Bridge: Tune-o-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece

Pickups: 496R and 500T with ceramic magnets

Controls:
- Two volume knobs
- One tone knob
- Three-way pickup selector switch

Tuners: Grover

Hardware: Chrome

Included Accessories: Deluxe Gig Bag

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted May 24, 2009 by a customer from aol.com

"Gibson V good, but not great."

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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I wouldn't pay over $700 for it. The pickups are not that great for metal, but great for hard or classic rock. I wish it had 24 frets too. The neck is very comfortable and easy to get aound on. The shape is also cool. Playing while sitting is very easy to get used to.
Sound
The pickups are not very crunchy and they seem weak. Even through a Peavy Valve King, the output of the pickups isn't very high. The sound is good for hard rock or classic rock, but not anything more sgressive.
Features
For as much as you're paying, I don't understand why Gibson doesn't at least give yo 24 frets instaed of 22. Otherwise, typical features of a Gibson. ie a wrap around bridge, 2 ok humbuckers. Stays in tune very well though.
Ease of Use
Very comfortable neck. It's rather fast yet still has a solid feel to it. The pickup toggle is a no briner to use(like on every guitar)
Quality
One of the redeeming features of most Gibsons. It's a sturdy guitar. The only problem I found was that the strap button was loose, but that's easy to take care of.
Value
It's a nice guitar and all, but it's not worth over $700.
Manufacturer Support
Didn't need it.
The Wow Factor
It looks cool (like most Vs), but that's about it. Otherwise, it's nothing special.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Metal(all kinds) Hard/classic rock
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