Gibson Flying V model details
2026 Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector's Edition
A 50-piece Murphy Lab replica of Schenker's black-and-white 1971 Medallion-era V, based on 3D scans of the original. The guitar is signed by Schenker and includes a replica MSG flight case and commemorative medallion.
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body / finish | Mahogany; Murphy Lab aged nitrocellulose; split black-and-white finish recreating Schenker's refinished original. |
| Neck | Three-piece mahogany with volute; set neck; thin artist profile 3D-scanned from the original. |
| Fingerboard | One-piece rosewood; cellulose dot inlays; 22 medium-jumbo frets; 12-inch radius. |
| Scale / nut | 24.75-inch scale; Corian nut; 40.01 mm / 1.58-inch nut width per Gibson product listing. |
| Pickups | Two T-Top humbuckers with Alnico V magnets. |
| Controls | Dedicated volume controls for each pickup, shared tone; 500K CTS pots; three-way Switchcraft selector. |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Tune-o-matic bridge and stop bar, based on original configuration. |
| Tuners / details | Schaller M6 tuners; white top-hat knobs; black-and-white truss cover and recreated wear/dings. |
| Case / production | Custom Michael Schenker Group replica flight case, signed COA, commemorative medallion; 50 instruments. |
| Launch price | $16,999 reported at launch. |
| Release / years made | Announced March 2026; limited to 50 guitars. Exact factory production dates within the run are not published. |
Sources cited
- Gibson product page
- Gibson Japan product listing
- MusicRadar specifications and launch price
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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