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History Of The Gibson Flying V Guitar |
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Written by TaoSchencks
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Thursday, 30 July 2009 |
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If you imagine a rock guitarist, the V shaped guitars made by Gibson immediately spring to mind. The image of a heavy metal guitarist, thrashing away at his axe is an emotive image shared across the whole world.
by TaoSchencks
If you imagine a rock guitarist, the V shaped guitars made by Gibson immediately spring to mind. The image of a heavy metal guitarist, thrashing away at his axe is an emotive image shared across the whole world.
Originally made from mahogany, the Gibson Flying V was first produced in 1958. Later re-released in 1967 it went on to become the most unique looking and one of Gibson's best selling guitars ever.
The classic and original designs from around 1967 are considered to be the most collectible of these guitars. The older model, now referred to as the V Factor is collected by enthusiasts, but it is the slightly newer, more famous model that draws the people to the auctions. The Flying V is still made today, although Gibson call it the Tribal V instead.
You might find modern artists and bands like The Foo Fighters using a Flying V these days, but in it's time, the V has seen greats like Marc Bolan and Jimi Hendrix too. Jimi was notorious for using these guitars on stage and even has his own signature model that he chose to cover in a paisley pattern.
If you were to go out and buy a brand new model today, the Tribal V would be the one to look for. Gibson have only manufactured this as a limited edition run of 350 units, so finding one may be difficult. Not impossible though if you check out good local shops and places like eBay. If you want the real deal, you will be looking for the older models from the late 1960s and early 1970s, when the V was at the height of its popularity.
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.
There have been other makers of the V style guitar through the years. Ibanez for one copied the look and design when they released their own version. Rumor has it that Gibson had to step in with their lawyers to prevent these guitars from being made and sold, such was the strength and quality of the copiers design.
The original design, superb build quality and manufacturing process set the V ahead of it's rivals and set it up to be one of the most famous guitars in history. It's influence on the rock and roll world will be felt for many years to come.
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