Gibson Flying V archive · traditional 1967 reissue family
1983 Gibson Flying V
1983 is the closing year documented here for the traditional large-pickguard, 1967-reissue-style Flying V. Known surviving examples show that some production continued into 1983, but the quantity is unknown.
Finish and production evidence
Dealer listings document 1983 large-pickguard examples in Black and Alpine White. The archive guitar below is described as originally white, but it has been refinished; treat that as a reported finish rather than independent confirmation. These examples do not establish a complete factory finish list or quantities.
The redesigned no-pickguard Flying V I / Flying V ’83 is a separate family covered on the 1981–1988 Flying V I / Flying V ’83 page.
| Archive serial | 80593529. |
|---|---|
| Archive notes | Originally white with a black headstock, later refinished; two Gibson logos; pickup surrounds and Fender-type knobs added; bridge pickup replaced by a DiMarzio PAF Pro. |
| Production quantity | Unknown; surviving dealer examples document final production into 1983 but not total made. |
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