Gibson Flying V model details
2026 DES Flying V Ghost Burst
Part of Gibson's limited DES series, this Flying V combines an AAA figured maple top, compound-radius ebony fingerboard, Super Split Block inlays, and Gibson's ELEV8 pickups with Alnico 8 magnets. It uses a Les Paul/SG Custom-style headstock rather than the traditional arrowhead V headstock.
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body / top / finish | Mahogany body and AAA figured maple top; gloss nitrocellulose Ghost Burst; no weight relief. |
| Binding | Multi-ply white top and headstock binding; single-ply white fingerboard binding. |
| Neck | Mahogany, set neck, SlimTaper profile. |
| Fingerboard | Ebony; compound 10-to-16-inch radius; mother-of-pearl Super Split Block inlays; 22 medium-jumbo frets. |
| Scale / nut | 24.75-inch scale; Graph Tech nut, 43.05 mm / 1.70 inches. |
| Pickups | Uncovered zebra ELEV8 neck and ELEV8 Plus bridge humbuckers, with Alnico 8 magnets. |
| Controls | Two volume, one tone; three-way toggle; exact pot values not listed in the Gibson page reviewed. |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge and stop bar. |
| Tuners / hardware | Locking Grover Rotomatic tuners with keystone buttons; black nickel hardware; black speed knobs. |
| Headstock / case | Les Paul/SG Custom-style headstock with mother-of-pearl custom split-diamond inlay; Gibson hardshell case. |
| Launch price | $3,499 reported for the Flying V in launch coverage; verify current Gibson pricing before purchase. |
| Release / years made | Launched September 2026 as part of a limited-run collection. Gibson has not published the V’s piece count or production-year span; it was current in October 2026. |
Sources cited
- Gibson DES Flying V official product page and specifications
- Gibson DES launch and pricing summary
- Guitar World DES series announcement
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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