Gibson Flying V model details
2026 Gibson Custom 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue
This is the Cherry-finished Gibson Custom reissue of the 1971 Medallion model, distinct from the Michael Schenker Collector’s Edition already covered above. It recreates the original’s thinner mahogany body, period-correct neck with volute, individually numbered gold medallion, and unpotted T-Top pickups. Gibson lists a current price of $4,999; a separate historical launch MSRP was not confirmed.
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body / finish | Two-piece mahogany; approximately 1.375-inch body thickness; gloss nitrocellulose lacquer; Medallion Cherry; no weight relief. |
| Neck | Three-piece mahogany with volute and long neck tenon; Authentic 1971 profile. Gibson does not publish neck depth measurements or nut width on the product specification page. |
| Fingerboard | One-piece rosewood; 12-inch radius; 22 reissue medium-jumbo frets; cellulose dot inlays. |
| Scale / nut | 24.75-inch (628.7 mm) scale; Corian nut. Nut width not stated by Gibson. |
| Pickups | Two 1968 T-Top Reissue humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets; unpotted; chrome covers. |
| Controls | Two independent volume controls, one master tone, 3-way toggle; hand-wired; black Witch Hat knobs with silver reflectors. |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Historic Reissue wired ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge and Historic Reissue Stop Bar; chrome-plated hardware. |
| Tuners / hardware | Kluson Deluxe double-ring tuners with keystone buttons; rounded Flying V headstock; Gibson-logo truss-rod cover; black plastic parts. |
| Medallion / accessories | Individually numbered 1.5-inch gold medallion on the bass-side wing, bearing Gibson and Limited Edition Model text; Gibson accessory kit. |
| Case / strings | Gibson Custom hardshell case; .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 strings; model 71FVMVOMCCH1. |
| Price / production | Gibson product page lists $4,999. Historical launch MSRP and reissue run size not confirmed in the official sources reviewed. |
| Release / years made | Announced July 2026 and still listed in October 2026. Gibson has not published the run size or final production year, so its full duration is not yet known. |
Sources cited
- Gibson Custom product page and complete specifications
- Gibson Gazette reissue 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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