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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
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What is the neck profile of the Gibson Reverse Flying V?
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The Gibson Reverse Flying V features a '50s/'60s hybrid neck profile, providing a comfortable playing experience that balances vintage feel with modern playability.
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What kind of pickups does the Gibson Reverse Flying V have?
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The Gibson Reverse Flying V is equipped with '57 Classic humbucker pickups, known for their warm, vintage tone and versatility across various music genres.
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Is the Gibson Reverse Flying V suitable for heavy music genres?
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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.
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What type of bridge does the Gibson Reverse Flying V use?
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The Gibson Reverse Flying V features a Tune-O-Matic bridge with a string-through body design, offering excellent sustain and tuning stability.
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How many frets does the Gibson Reverse Flying V have?
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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.
Videos
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"Pick of the Day" - 2007 Gibson Reverse Flying V
Reviews
PROS
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Unique and rare design, a collector's item
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Comfortable to play seated, unlike standard Flying V
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Strong sustain with impressive '57 pickups
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Affordable alternative to Gibson custom models
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Solid, lightweight build enhances playability
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Offers classic Flying V sound with a twist
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Encourages proper posture for seated playing
CONS
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No tone control and limited volume controls
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Pickups lack the quality of custombuckers
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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
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Surprisingly comfortable for seated playing, despite the unconventional shape, especially for players around 6'0" tall.
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Features and functionality
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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
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Some users prefer it over the standard Flying V for its unique aesthetic, despite mixed opinions on its appearance.
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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.
Johnny was seen strumming a Reverse V in a Grammy rehearsal photo with Joe Perry on February 13, 2016.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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