Gibson Flying V archive · traditional 1967 reissue family
1977 Gibson Flying V
“Limited Edition” decal note (1975–1977): Some Flying Vs from this period carried a gold oval serial decal with the words “Limited Edition”; others did not. Gibson documentation and surviving records reviewed so far do not explain the designation or show a consistent reason for its application. The decal alone does not establish a separate specification or a distinct limited-production run. See the serialization guide and Vintage Guitar discussion.
No 1977 guitar photograph is currently in the archive. Shipping records provide finish-by-finish figures for this year.
Reported shipment totals by finish
| Natural | 42 |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Black | 23 |
| Tobacco Sunburst | 13 |
| Total | 110 |
The four reported counts match the 110 Flying Vs listed for 1977 in the chronology. They record shipments in these finishes; they are not a surviving Gibson options list.
Photographs needed.
We are looking for photographs of a 1977 Gibson Flying V.