Gibson Flying V model details
2026 Gibson Custom Select Flying V Custom Cobra Burst
A small-batch Gibson Custom Select Flying V Custom with an AAA figured maple top and Cobra Burst VOS finish. The official listing provides detailed body, neck, pickup, and hardware specifications. The gallery year follows its 2026 listing/release period.
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body / top / finish | Mahogany body with AAA figured maple top; VOS nitrocellulose lacquer; no weight relief. |
| Neck | Solid mahogany, long-tenon joint, Medium C profile. |
| Fingerboard | Ebony; mother-of-pearl block inlays; 22 medium-jumbo frets; 12-inch radius. |
| Scale / nut | 24.75-inch scale; 42.85 mm / 1.69-inch Corian nut; end-of-board width 56.89 mm / 2.24 inches. |
| Pickups | 490R neck and 498T bridge humbuckers; gold-plated covers. |
| Controls | Two 500K CTS volume pots and one 500K CTS tone pot; three-way Switchcraft selector. |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Tune-o-matic bridge and Chevron tailpiece. |
| Tuners / hardware | Grover Kidney tuners; gold plating; multi-ply binding, black multi-ply pickguard and jack plate; brass strap buttons. |
| Case / accessories | Custom Shop hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity. |
| Price | Gibson EU listing displayed €7,799; a separate US MSRP was not confirmed. |
| Release / years made | A Cobra Burst example is documented as manufactured in 2025, and Gibson’s product listing was current in 2026. The model’s initial release year and production span are not confirmed. |
Sources cited
- Gibson Custom Select official product page and specifications
- Gibson Custom Select listing
- Dealer listing showing a 2025-manufactured example
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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