It shaped the sound of the 70s. It brought presence to the world’s biggest stages. Now, the Gibson 70s Flying V is ready for you. Discover the secret weapon that gave Jimmy Hendrix, Chuck Berry, and Brian May their iconic tone. Discover the future of vintage guitars.
Unique style. Awesome design. Unmatchable quality. These are just a few words that come to mind when you think of the 70s Flying V. But it’s that renowned classic tone that has gifted the DSVS00CWCH1 a place in the Rock ‘N’ Roll hall of fame. Shred with sharp clarity from two signature burstbuckers. Whether you’re riffing on a tasty lead or keeping it grounded with chords, you’ll always get balanced mids, glassy highs, and fierce bottom end. All on a neck that boasts comfort and ease, and a body that’s to die for.
Gibson have been at the forefront of guitar playing for over 100 years. Their dedication to unrivalled performance has inspired generation of new players, and helped build a legacy for the most respected bands on the planet. With The Flying V, it’s your turn to hold the torch.
Specifications
- Product: Gibson 70s Flying V, Classic White
- Code: DSVS00CWCH1
- Series: Original
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Shape: Designer
- Colour: White
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: SlimTaper&trade
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″
- Fingerboard Inlays: Acrylic Dot
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 1.695″
- Machine Heads: Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons
- Scale Length: 24.75″
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Bridge: Aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminium Stop Bar
- Pickguard: White 3-Ply
- Control Knobs: Black Tops with Silver Reflector
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Bridge Pickup: 70s Tribute
- Neck Pickup: 70s Tribute
- Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones, 1 Toggle Switch (Hand-Wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
Miscellaneous
- Strings: .10, .13, .17, .26, .36, .46
- Case: Hard Shell