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Gibson '98 Flying V Electric Guitar (With Case)

Limited Edition. Ceramic pickups. Deluxe case.

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The Gibson Flying V '67 V Factor is a modern update of Gibson's classic axe. The original Flying V of 1958 was so far ahead of its time that even the first reissues, almost 10 years later, were only moderately successful. Finally, in the late '60s and early '70s, progressive rockers embraced the V, and the 1967 version lives on today as the V-Factor. Features include 496R and 500T ceramic humbuckers, a Tune-o-matic bridge with a Stopbar tailpiece, a mahogany body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard (or ebony on Classic White) with 22 frets and green key tuners. >More

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

To celebrate the 40-year history of the Gibson Flying V and its 2 modernistic soul mates, Gibson USA introduced the limited edition Flying V '98. This model shares a close kinship to the original Korina (African limba wood) version introduced in 1958. Knobs have been positioned in-line, and the input jack has been moved to their original locations. This updated classic is complete with quality Grover tuners, Gibson 496R/500T ceramic humbuckers, and a rounded neck profile. Other features include a Mahogany body, chrome hardware, a Mahogany neck with a Rosewood fingerboard, and a Tone-o-matic bridge. Includes Gibson deluxe hardshell case.

In 1958 "At the Hop" by Danny and the Juniors topped the radio and record charts for 7 straight weeks, surpassing two other monster hits that year-"The Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley and "The Chipmunk Song" by, of course, The Chipmunks. In that same year Gibson's Ted McCarty met a challenge from rival Leo Fender and introduced three revolutionary, highly stylized solidbody electric guitars-the Explorer, the fabled lost Moderne, and the Flying V.

The Pickups
The 496R is a smokin? neck pickup with incredible sustain and cutting power. You'll be amazed how the high-output ceramic magnet adds more highs with increased definition and no muddiness.

The 500T is built to deliver the no-holds-barred, in-your-face hard rock licks you want. The powerful multi-ceramic magnet structure enables this monster to cover lots of territory. It can scream or growl - never losing its rich combination of enhanced lows and crystal clear highs.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Construction: Mahogany

Pickups:
Neck: 496R ceramic magnet humbucker
Bridge: 500T ceramic magnet humbucker

Controls (in-line): 2 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch

Hardware / Tuners: Chrome

Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 fret

Inlay: Dot

Scale: 24.75 in.

Nut Width: 1.6875 in.

Neck: Mahogany

Neck Profile: Rounded

Bridge: Tune-o-matic

Tailpiece: Stop Bar

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