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Description
Step into the world of rock with the Gibson Flying V (Crescent Moon), a guitar that has made its mark as an icon in the music industry. Originally launched in the late 1950s, the Flying V has been embraced by legendary guitarists and continues to captivate the imagination of today's musicians. The Crescent Moon variant adds a touch of mystique to its distinctive shape, making it a standout choice for those who desire both performance and style.
Crafted with a mahogany body and neck, this solid body electric guitar delivers a warm, resonant tone that is perfect for a wide range of musical genres. The rosewood fingerboard is adorned with crescent moon inlays, providing a unique visual appeal that complements its powerful sound. Equipped with dual humbucking pickups, the Flying V delivers a robust and versatile sound that can rip through any mix. The controls are intuitive, allowing for quick and easy adjustments to volume and tone on the fly.
The Flying V's asymmetric design not only offers a striking stage presence but also ensures comfortable playability. Whether you’re shredding in a hard rock band or laying down smooth blues riffs, this guitar is built to inspire and perform.
Key Features:
- Mahogany body and neck for rich, resonant tones
- Rosewood fingerboard with crescent moon inlays
- Dual humbucking pickups for a versatile sound
- Intuitive controls for easy adjustments on stage
- Iconic asymmetric body design for standout style and playability
Videos
Crimson Custom Guitars
Rare enough? Gibson Crescent Moon Flying V | Luthier Teardown
Rare enough? Gibson Crescent Moon Flying V | Luthier Teardown
Crimson Custom Guitars
Trogly's Guitars: 2002 Gibson Flying V Crescent Moon Inlays
The Trogly's Guitar Show
Trogly's Guitars: 2002 Gibson Flying V Faded with Crescent Moon Inlays
The Trogly's Guitar Show
Trogly's Guitars: 2002 Gibson Flying V Faded Cherry Crescent Moon Ebony Fretboard
The Trogly's Guitar Show
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson Flying V (Crescent Moon).
Build quality
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The 2002 Gibson Crescent Moon Series features unique half moon inlays and an ebony fingerboard, which are standout elements from typical models.
Source
Value and pricing
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These guitars, including the Flying V, were some of the last American-made Gibsons available for under $1,000, with the SG model priced around $600.
Source
5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 3 Ratings
Artist usage
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At 11:04 in the Premier Guitar Rig Rundown video, Joey Walker shows his Gibson Flying V (Crescent Moon) and discusses how he acquired it.
His second guitar, he used it to record his band's (Difonia) first album and first solo album. Check his YT channel, in his first videos it was his main guitar. Equipped with EMG 81/85 set.
Throughout this Youtube video of The Number Twelve Looks Like You playing a trailer show in 2004, Alex uses the gibson flying v crescent moon playing with the number twelve looks like you.
Genre Usage
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Used With
Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Gibson Flying V (Crescent Moon), it is most commonly used with the following gear.
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