Gibson Flying V model details
2011 Gibson Flying V Melody Maker
The Flying V Melody Maker is a stripped-down variant with a maple body and fingerboard, one humbucker, and a single volume control. Blue Book reports 600 instruments in each of three satin finishes.
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body / neck | Maple slab body; set Melody Maker-style neck. |
| Fingerboard | 22-fret torrefied maple fingerboard with dot inlays. |
| Pickup / controls | One exposed 491T humbucker and one volume knob. |
| Bridge / hardware | Combination wraparound bridge/tailpiece; chrome hardware; white-button tuners. |
| Finishes / production | Satin Blue, Satin Ebony, or Satin White; 1,800 total, 600 per finish; 2011 only. |
| Release / years made | 2011; 1,800 made (600 per finish) |
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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