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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