Gibson Flying V model details

2009–10 Gibson Tribal V

The 2009–10 Gibson Tribal V features a white finish with black tribal graphics, a Kahler vibrato, and black-chrome hardware. The photos below show the guitar, its back, and close details.

Gibson Tribal V photos

Full view of the white Gibson Tribal V with black graphics in its case — Full view in case

Gibson Tribal V and headstock in its case — Guitar and headstock

Closer full view of the Gibson Tribal V in its case — Closer full view

Close-up of the Kahler vibrato bridge and arm on the Gibson Tribal V — Kahler vibrato bridge and arm

Back of the Gibson Tribal V body — Body back

Front of the Gibson Tribal V headstock — Headstock front

Back of the Gibson Tribal V headstock — Headstock back

Back of the Gibson Tribal V neck — Neck back

Specification	Details
Body / neck	Mahogany body and set mahogany neck.
Fingerboard	Rosewood with acrylic dot inlays in Gibson’s launch announcement; Blue Book lists ebony, so the fingerboard material needs confirmation on a specific guitar.
Pickups / controls	496R neck and 500T bridge humbuckers; one volume, one tone, and three-way selector.
Bridge / hardware	Kahler vibrato; locking Grover tuners; black-chrome hardware; no pickguard.
Finish / production	White with black tribal graphics; announced in March 2009 as a 350-piece limited run. Blue Book gives 2009–10 as the manufacturing span.
Release / years made	2009–10; 350 made

Sources consulted

Production totals and dates are reported only where a source provides them. Blue Book is a secondary reference; any uncertain or conflicting specifications are identified above.

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