Gibson Flying V model details

2006 New Century Flying V

Also called the V-Factor New Century, this is the mirror-pickguard variant. The documented review describes a mahogany body and set mahogany neck, ebony board, ceramic Gibson humbuckers, and standard Tune-o-matic/stop-bar hardware.

Full front view of the 2006 New Century Flying V
Full front view
Body and carbon-fiber top detail of the New Century Flying V
Body and top detail
Additional body detail of the New Century Flying V
Additional body detail
Front of the New Century Flying V headstock
Headstock front
Back of the New Century Flying V headstock
Headstock back
SpecificationDetails
BodyMahogany; Flying V outline; full-length mirror-finish pickguard.
FinishNot specified in the consulted review.
NeckSet mahogany neck; joint meets the body at the 17th fret.
Neck profile and dimensionsExact profile name, nut width, and depth measurements not located.
FingerboardEbony; fret count, radius, inlay, and fret size not specified in the reviewed source.
Scale / nutNot specified in the reviewed source.
Pickups496R ceramic-magnet humbucker at neck; 500T ceramic-magnet humbucker at bridge.
ControlsThree-way pickup selector; control count/layout not specified in the reviewed source.
Bridge / tailpieceTune-o-matic bridge and stop bar.
Tuners / hardwareChrome Grover tuners; hardware finish not otherwise specified.
PickguardMirror-finish guard extending across much of the body.
Case / quantityNot stated in the reviewed source.
Original price$1,299 review price (MusicRadar, Dec. 2007); this is a contemporary review price, not independently verified as Gibson MSRP.
Release / years madeReleased 2006; manufactured 2006–07 (documented manufacturing range: 2 model years).

Sources cited

Prices and production information reflect the sources summarized here. “Not confirmed” means a reliable published figure was not found; limited-edition quantities are not treated as proof of the number of years produced.

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