History Of The Gibson Flying V
When you think of rock music, heavy guitars and power chords you can almost picture the infamous Flying V guitar in your mind. Slung low over the shoulder of the lead guitarist with his head down, long hair moshing to the beat.
The Gibson Flying V is certainly one of the rock guitars that will go down in history as being one of the most unique designs ever. Originally built and launched by the guitar company back in 1958 and then relaunched in 1967, the mahogany bodied flying V took the world of rock by storm.
Although Gibson still make and sell the Flying V today under the name of the Tribal V (complete with tattoo patterns) it is the older and more famous models that are highly collectible. The older models, made in the 50's are referred to as the V Factor, but the guitars made in the late 60's are the most sought after.
The V has been used by so many different rock gods in its time that it is hard to think of just one performer who stands out from the crowd. The Foo Fighters, ZZ Top, Marc Bolan and T-Rex used the flying V design and Jimi Hendrix loved the model so much he even worked with the Gibson people to make his own signature model, designing and making the paisley image that adorns the guitar himself.
If you are a lover of all things Gibson and Flying V, then an original 1967 model will be top of your shopping list. There are plenty of them available to buy in various states of repair, so make sure you check out your local guitar shops or sites like eBay. There were only 350 Gibson Tribal V's produced, so getting hold of one of them might be a little more difficult.
The Tribal V is bang up to date with all of the latest technology and components. It features a modern tribal tattoo graphic and is usually sold in plain white with chrome components.
Even Ibanez was so taken with the guitar that they tried to release their own version too, but came up against the might of the Gibson lawyers and had to change their plans. In later years, other manufacturers were allowed to copy the design though and make their own versions.
The Flying V certainly has made its mark on the ethos and mythology of rock music and guitar based rock. Its image is immediately recognizable and the Gibson quality, design and perfection make the guitar one of the best rock guitars ever. - 18780
The Gibson Flying V is certainly one of the rock guitars that will go down in history as being one of the most unique designs ever. Originally built and launched by the guitar company back in 1958 and then relaunched in 1967, the mahogany bodied flying V took the world of rock by storm.
Although Gibson still make and sell the Flying V today under the name of the Tribal V (complete with tattoo patterns) it is the older and more famous models that are highly collectible. The older models, made in the 50's are referred to as the V Factor, but the guitars made in the late 60's are the most sought after.
The V has been used by so many different rock gods in its time that it is hard to think of just one performer who stands out from the crowd. The Foo Fighters, ZZ Top, Marc Bolan and T-Rex used the flying V design and Jimi Hendrix loved the model so much he even worked with the Gibson people to make his own signature model, designing and making the paisley image that adorns the guitar himself.
If you are a lover of all things Gibson and Flying V, then an original 1967 model will be top of your shopping list. There are plenty of them available to buy in various states of repair, so make sure you check out your local guitar shops or sites like eBay. There were only 350 Gibson Tribal V's produced, so getting hold of one of them might be a little more difficult.
The Tribal V is bang up to date with all of the latest technology and components. It features a modern tribal tattoo graphic and is usually sold in plain white with chrome components.
Even Ibanez was so taken with the guitar that they tried to release their own version too, but came up against the might of the Gibson lawyers and had to change their plans. In later years, other manufacturers were allowed to copy the design though and make their own versions.
The Flying V certainly has made its mark on the ethos and mythology of rock music and guitar based rock. Its image is immediately recognizable and the Gibson quality, design and perfection make the guitar one of the best rock guitars ever. - 18780
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If you want to buy a rock guitar, then a Gibson Flying V will be a great choice for collectors and players alike.
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