Gibson Flying V archive · traditional 1967 reissue family
1978 Gibson Flying V
The archive photograph shows a white guitar described as refinished, with Fender-type knobs and two Gibson logos: the standard logo on the truss-rod cover and an additional decal on the headstock.
Reported shipment totals by finish
| Black | 76 |
|---|---|
| Natural | 127 |
| Tobacco Sunburst | 40 |
| White | 70 |
| Total | 313 |
The counts match the 313 Flying Vs listed for 1978 in the chronology. The photograph’s refinished white finish does not prove factory White shipments; the shipping record supports White examples that year.
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