Key Features
- '57 Classic and BurstBucker 3 Humbucking Pickups
- Mahogany Body with a Set-In Mahogany Neck
- Tune-O-Matic Bridge with a Stopbar Tailpiece
- Next Generation G Force Machine Heads
- Signature Gibson Sound, Craftsmanship and Playability
DISC Gibson Flying V Pro 2016 High Performance, Wine Red Overview
The Gibson Flying V 2016 HP is the ultimate combination of Gibson innovation and tradition, featuring the iconic Flying V body with '57 Classic and BurstBucker 3 humbucker pickups. The Flying V 2016 HP has a Mahogany body with a set-in Mahogany neck, along with a slim taper profile which is perfect for fast playing and frantic fretwork. Producing a raw, energetic sound and aggressive leads with well-defined high-gain tones, the Flying V 2016 HP also features a tune-o-matic bridge with titanium saddles, a titanium zero fret nut, a fast-access heel and a stunning wine red finish.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionTune-O-Matic Bridge
Tune-O-Matic bridges are an extremely popular fixed bridge type due to their stability, reliability, comfortable playing position and impressive sustain. Additionally adjusting the string action and intonation is extremely simple with a tune-o-matic bridge. Simply adjust the height of the bridge with the mounting rods to alter the action and screw in or out the bridge saddles to achieve perfect intonation.
Professionally Set-Up Straight out the Box
Gibson understand how disheartening it can be when you get a new guitar home just to find out it needs setting up before you can properly reap the benefits. By ensuring that every Gibson 2016 model comes professionally set up straight out the box you can plug in and play to start enjoying the premium build quality and incredible tone of the Gibson 2016 models.
Legendary Flying V Design
The classic Gibson Flying V body shape has become synonymous with rock guitarists around the world due to its unique and exciting shape. First released in 1958 the Flying V shape was often considered to be a futuristic design which was adopted by rock guitarists such as Marc Bolan (T.Rex), Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Kirk Hammett (Metallica) and Joe Perry (Aerosmith).
Specifications
Body & Bridge
- Body: Mahogany
- Construction: Set-In
- Colour: Wine Red
- Finish: High Gloss Nitro Lacquer
- Binding: Cream
- Bridge: Tune-o-Matic with Titanium Saddles
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck: 1-Piece Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Slim Taper
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12''
- Frets: 22
- Inlays: Dot Mother of Pearl
- Scale Length: 24.75''
- Nut: Titanium Zero Fret Nut
- Nut Width: 1.745''
- Truss Rod: Flying V
Hardware & Electronics
- Controls: 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Bridge Pickup: '57 Classic Alnico II Zebra Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Burstbucker 3 Alnico II Zebra Humbucker
- Tuners: Next Generation G Force
- Pickguard: None
- Control Knobs: Amber Top Hat Knobs
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case: Gibson HP Hardshell, Black
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