Gibson Flying V model details
1980 Gibson Gold Limited Registered Edition Flying V
A gold-finished 1980 Flying V variant distinguished by its gold headstock and oval registration plaque on the back. A collector documents an example numbered 45 of 50; Blue Book identifies the model but does not give a total, so the 50-piece figure remains a reported production count.
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body / finish | Mahogany body; gold finish. |
| Neck / fingerboard | Mahogany neck; rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. |
| Distinctive details | Gold headstock with oval plaque on the back; black truss-rod cover and black pickguard; gold hardware. |
| Bridge / pickups / controls | Tune-o-matic bridge and stop tailpiece; two exposed humbuckers; three controls in a triangular layout and a three-way selector. |
| Production | 1980 only. A 50-piece total is reported by a collector, but not stated in the Blue Book entry or verified here from Gibson records. |
| Release / years made | 1980 only |
Sources consulted
Production totals and dates are reported only where a source provides them. Blue Book is a secondary reference; any uncertain or conflicting specifications are identified above.
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