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Description

Unleash your inner rock star with the Gibson Reverse Flying V. This offbeat design, a twist on the classic Flying V silhouette, is sure to elevate your stage presence. Crafted for limited runs and as part of the Guitar of the Week series, this model retains the charm of the original Flying V in its neck profile and appointments. With its mahogany body and neck, paired with a rosewood fingerboard, you'll feel the resonance and warmth in every chord. Its dual humbucker pickups deliver a powerful, punchy sound while the vintage-style Flying V Bridge adds to its aesthetic appeal.

Key Features:

  • Made during the years 2006 - 2008
  • Mahogany body and neck for warm, rich tones
  • Rosewood fingerboard for enhanced playability
  • Dual humbucker pickups for a broad range of sound
  • Vintage-style Flying V Bridge
  • Single volume control for easy sound adjustment
  • 3-way pickup selector for versatile tone shaping

Product specs

Brand Gibson
Model Reverse Flying V
Finish Alpine White, Black, Natural
Year 2006 - 2008
Made In United States
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Shape V-Style
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type String-Through
Color Family Black, Tan, White
Fretboard Material Ebony
Model Family Gibson Flying V
Model Sub-Family Gibson Reverse Flying V
Neck Construction Set-Neck
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 6-String
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed

FAQs

What is the neck profile of the Gibson Reverse Flying V?

The Gibson Reverse Flying V features a '50s/'60s hybrid neck profile, providing a comfortable playing experience that balances vintage feel with modern playability.

What kind of pickups does the Gibson Reverse Flying V have?

The Gibson Reverse Flying V is equipped with '57 Classic humbucker pickups, known for their warm, vintage tone and versatility across various music genres.

Is the Gibson Reverse Flying V suitable for heavy music genres?

Yes, the Gibson Reverse Flying V's solid mahogany body and '57 Classic humbuckers deliver a powerful sound ideal for rock, metal, and other heavy music genres.

What type of bridge does the Gibson Reverse Flying V use?

The Gibson Reverse Flying V features a Tune-O-Matic bridge with a string-through body design, offering excellent sustain and tuning stability.

How many frets does the Gibson Reverse Flying V have?

The Gibson Reverse Flying V comes with 22 frets on an ebony fingerboard, providing a smooth playing surface with medium/jumbo fret wires for easy bending and articulation.

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"Pick of the Day" - 2007 Gibson Reverse Flying V

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Emerald City Guitars

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2007 Gibson Reverse Flying V White Demo

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The Trogly's Guitar Show

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2007 Gibson Reverse Flying V... Doubling Down on Different

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Nick in the States

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2007 Gibson GOTW Reverse Flying V White

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The Trogly's Guitar Show

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Gibson Reverse Flying V 2007

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Replay Guitar Exchange

Reviews

PROS

  • Unique and rare design, a collector's item

  • Comfortable to play seated, unlike standard Flying V

  • Strong sustain with impressive '57 pickups

  • Affordable alternative to Gibson custom models

  • Solid, lightweight build enhances playability

  • Offers classic Flying V sound with a twist

  • Encourages proper posture for seated playing

CONS

  • No tone control and limited volume controls

  • Pickups lack the quality of custombuckers

  • Usual Gibson quality control issues present

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson Reverse Flying V.

User experience

  • Surprisingly comfortable for seated playing, despite the unconventional shape, especially for players around 6'0" tall.

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Features and functionality

  • Lacks a tone control but still delivers impressive sound quality, even in unconventional setups like backstage warm-ups at the Grammys.

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Comparisons

  • Some users prefer it over the standard Flying V for its unique aesthetic, despite mixed opinions on its appearance.

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Build quality

  • Speculation about using a stock Explorer pick guard, suggesting a clever design choice by Gibson.

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See how J Mascis uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

J Mascis

Singer, Guitarist

Dinosaur Jr

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In this image you can see J Mascis playing Gibson Reverse Flying V

See how Stu Mackenzie uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

Stu Mackenzie

Singer, Guitarist

King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard

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Bought by Stu after his Holy Explorer was crushed, eventually seen on the King Gizzard Instagram and at the July 31st show for the All Together Now 2022 festival. Now being used by Cook Craig.

See how Johnny Depp uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

Johnny Depp

Guitarist

Hollywood Vampires

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Verified via Photo

Johnny was seen strumming a Reverse V in a Grammy rehearsal photo with Joe Perry on February 13, 2016.

See how Cook Craig uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

Cook Craig

Singer, Guitarist

King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard

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Verified via Photo

Originally used by Stu Mackenzie to replace the Holy Explorer, this guitar is now used by Cook Craig as his metal guitar as of their Boston Calling performance.

See how Michael Angelo Batio uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

Michael Angelo Batio

Guitarist

Manowar

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video "Shred Wars: Jared Dines Vs Michael Angelo Batio," Michael Angelo Batio can be seen using a Gibson Reverse Flying V on the right side of the screen.

See how Tito Fuentes uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

Tito Fuentes

Singer, Guitarist

Molotov

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Se puede ver esta lira en su Instagram

See how samuraiguitarist uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

samuraiguitarist

Guitarist, Composer

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Verified via YouTube

Appears in his video where he shows each of his gears

See how Jonathan Rado uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

Jonathan Rado

Singer, Guitarist

Foxygen

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Verified via Photo

This photo of Rado in his home studio has a Gibson Reverse Flying V behind him. In the article from TapeOp Magazine that the photo comes from, he tells the story of how he got it while he worked for Gibson.

See how Steve Onotera uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

Steve Onotera

Guitarist

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Verified via YouTube

In his video "All Of My Guitars... for now" , at around 5:38, he claims that "it doesn't play all that great, but man... does it look cool." It also has his stamp of approval for the "guitar most likely to be used as a murder weapon."

See how Davey Johnstone uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

Davey Johnstone

Guitarist

Fire Inc.

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Verified via YouTube

used live at hyde park for opening number.

See how Jim Peterik uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

Jim Peterik

Singer, Guitarist

Survivor

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Verified via YouTube
Color/Finish: Korina

At 1:23, Jim tells how he got this guitar from a Guitar Center.

See how Chris Ostler uses Gibson Reverse Flying V

Chris Ostler

Guitarist, Composer

Black Honey

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Verified via Photo

In this photo, Chris Ostler can be seen with a Gibson Reverse Flying V, although it cannot be certain that he has played this as live or on a recording as he does not appear to be doing so in the photo.

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