Gibson Reverse Flying V Limited Edition Electric Guitar
The new limited edition Reverse Flying V features a solid mahogany, V-shaped body, four-ply pickguard, Kluson-style green key tuners, and retro-style V-shaped gold tailpiece. The neck sports the traditional Flying V profile, a hibrid between the classic '50s rounded contour and the popular '60s slim-taper. The ebony fingerboard and gold-plated truss rod cover round out this testament to Gibson's bold and pioneering design tradition. With a pair of '57 Classic humbuckers, for legendary vintage Gibson tone, the limited edition Reverse Flying V is available in Classic White, Ebony, and Natural.Product Features
• Vintage-Style Split Headstock
• Gold Hardware w/Kluson Tuning Machines
• Classic Dot Inlays
Cusotmer Reviews :
I like it, but quirky, not for everyone, May 13, 2010By music geek "Bob" ( NJ USA )
My Reverse Flying V is the white model. I love the weight (a little over 5 lbs., the way it balances (it is much easier to play sitting down than a conventional Flying V), the pickups (57 Clasics are excellent low-medium output humbuckers) and the single volume control. I rarely use a tone control, and I dislike the dual volumes on most Gibsons, I usually want to adjust the volume, not change the balance between pickups. The volume control is like that on some other Gibsons in that it goes from 0 volume to about 90% very quickly, and then the majority of the dial is adjusting between 90 and 100%.
The sound is great, the guitar is capable of both good clean and overdriven tones. It is not really suited for metal, although it could handle it in a pinch. A metal guitar would likely have different hardware anyway, a Floyd Rose and hotter pickups.
The single volume control and lack of a tone may be a problem for some players, but I have played a Peavey Wolfgang Special with this setup and have had no problems with it. Another possible issue is that the "arrow" pointing downward may make a lot of guitar stands an awkward fit.
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It's a Gibson! An Angelic White Gibson!, April 6, 2010By The ROK ( PA )
What can you say? You either have Passion for something or you don't. I love guitars, I love to play them, and look at them.
Like "Test Driving" a car. They all look pretty until you try a few. Why this Reverse-Flying "V" is just that! Pretty, actually Gorgeous! Out of the case, it played somewhat uncomfortable. The QC Tag was in there, yet maybe that's the way they send them out.
The reach was a bit high and the "A" String nut hole needed a tad bit more filing, the bridge was too raised a bit too high on the E/A/D side. The G/B/E side was not too bad. A bit of tweaking and Wa-La! Yowzer! It's a Masterful piece of wood, Beautiful Artic White, in a Luscious Cream felt case! Gold Hardware, Pickups RULE (57 PAF's) Damn this thing is SWEET! I can't say anymore other than, GIBSON! You did it again! Two more things, Do like I did, don't wait just GET ONE! (Limited Run Only 300 in each color!) You WON'T be disappointed!
Second, God Bless Mr. Les Paul, truly this and a lot of Electric guitars would NOT be around without him. Gibson knows that...
Thanks for the Upside down V! It goes with my vW because it LOOKS like a "W"!!! LOVE IT! Great Fretboard too! This thing SMOKES!
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