{"product_id":"gibson-flying-v-natural-1975","title":"Gibson Flying V Natural, 1975  [USED]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Gibson Flying V in Natural finish was built during 1975 at the Kalamazoo plant in the '67 Reissue' style and is all-original with its original case. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson Flying V made its debut in 1958 as one of a trio of radical new designs: the Explorer, the Flying V, and the Moderne (which never made production).   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time, all three were commercial failures as their real market was almost a decade away.  Between 1958 and 1958, 98 V's were shipped, and the model was officially discontinued though leftover parts were assembled as late as 1963. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1966 there was enough interest in the model - it had been used by a few prominent artists notably Dave Davies of the Kinks and Jimi Hendrix - to restart production, and this lasted till 1970.   In late 1974, production resumed and continues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and Materials \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson Flying V is a technically very simple design, a two-piece V-shaped body with a set neck.    For the initial runs, Gibson used 'Korina', their rebranding of African Limba wood for the body and neck.  The fingerboard is Rosewood, initially Brazilian Rosewood.   All of the V's built after that run and once the leftover parts were finished have used Mahogany and Indian Rosewood, with a few exceptions. After 1979, some models had Maple necks, and some with flamed maple tops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1975 example has a construction detail specific to the time and place it was built.  Looking at the 'notch' between the two arms of the V body,  there is a visible Mahogany key or spline. This piece aided alignment during construction and helped make the body center joint more durable.  This visible key was used during the 1975 - 1979 run. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tuners are two-line Gibson Deluxe models with metal keystone buttons.  The bridge is a wired ABR-1 paired with a stop tailpiece.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor electronics, this 1975 Gibson Flying V has a pair of T-Top humbuckers, as distinct from 'Tarbacks'.  The backs are stamped with \"Patent Number 2,737,842\" and the wires are braided.  From there, there are individual volume controls, a pickup selector, a master tone control and the output jack, all mounted on the full sized pickguard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is the original natural Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish and is in expected condition with natural checking and a few honest play marks.   The  truss rod cover carries the Gibson logo in gold, which was not really picked up in the photograph. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFret wear is very light and it appears that the guitar has been maintained with a fret dress at some point. The neck is narrow as was desired at the time, at under 1.6 inches. It plays well and the guitar's light weight is very refreshing! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 94.5938px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1993%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/5497\/files\/No-Refunds-No-Returns-On-Used-or-Consignment-Items-TheTweflthFret.jpg?v=1717033061\" alt=\"No Returns or Refunds on Used or Consignments - The Twelfth Fret\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.4317%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.12fret.com\/the-twelfth-fret-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Our Full Terms Here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Flying V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Gibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument year:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1975 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Natural Gloss \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Solidbody Electric Guitars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument serial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e  522199, built during 1975 at Kalamazoo MI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.12fret.com\/pages\/the-twelfth-fret-used-instrument-and-amplifier-rating-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstrument Condition\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e   6.248 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e   2.84 kgs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e    24.64 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e    626 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e  1.560 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e  39.63 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCITIES Documentation Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase included:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase original:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems in Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Shell Brown Gibson \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190797\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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