Gibson Flying V model details
2018 Modern Flying V
A limited Gibson Custom Shop design inspired by the 1967 V, with a contoured maple top, Apex-carved headstock, prism-sparkle finish, and color-matched plated hardware. This is distinct from the standard Gibson USA Flying V 2018 model.
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body / top | Lightweight solid mahogany body with contoured maple top; no weight relief listed. |
| Neck | One-piece mahogany; Slim C profile; Apex headstock carve. |
| Fingerboard | Richlite; pearloid small-block inlays; 22 frets. |
| Scale / nut | 24.75-inch scale; 1.687-inch nut width; Corian nut. |
| Pickups | 496R neck and 500T bridge humbuckers. |
| Controls | One 500K CTS volume, one 500K CTS tone, hand-wired harness, Switchcraft toggle. |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Tune-o-matic bridge and stop bar. |
| Tuners / hardware | Mini Grover tuners; color-matched plated metal hardware; speed knobs. |
| Finishes / production | Gold Prism, Ebony Prism, Silver Prism; 33 total available according to Gibson's one-sheet. |
| Case / original price | Custom Shop black hardshell case; original MSRP not located. |
| Release / years made | Introduced in 2018; Gibson’s one-sheet specifies 33 total instruments. Exact factory production dates within the run are not published. |
Sources cited
- Gibson Custom Modern Flying V one-sheet
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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