Listen up guys! This guitar was made especially for the Japanese market. We’ve had a few of those Japanese-market only Gibsons come through the shop, going back to the late 70s when they would produce LP Standards with killer flamed tops. Japanese runs always bring something special to the table. The Japanese guitar buyer is savvy, they are used to great craftsmanship, so we can see Gibson pouring everything they have into these.
This is a Limited Japan Run Flying V in Vintage Sunburst with a few tasteful changes that make it unique and extra cool looking. First off, the white guard has been replaced by a killer tortoise guard. The colour combo makes me think vintage strat for some reason, I never imagined it on a V but it looks really cool. The pickup selector switch has been given a black tip to complement the witch hats. The nut has been swapped out by a luthier (no finish cracking or negative effects). The zebra bobbins in the 57 classics have been exposed by removing the old nickel plated covers.
This guitar looks the part but the magic is in the tone of course. The neck is nice and chunky and the pickups sing with a nice rounded tone that will fit most musical styles.
These were produced as a Limited run for Japan with the 70's headstock shape and a very comfortable neck shape that was made to be right in between a 59 and 60. Great sounding Classic '57 and Classic '57 Pro pickups. Comes with Gibson Brown Hard Shell Case.
Features:
- Vintage Sunburst Gloss Finish
- Grade A Mahogany Body and Neck
- Gibson Classic 57 and Classic 57 Pro Pickups
- 24.75" Scale Length
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Grover Kidney Tuners
- Tune-O-Matic Bridge and Stopbar Tailpiece
- Chrome Hardware
Condition: Little to no dings or scratches on body, neck or headstock, some minor pickguard swirling only visible at certain angles.
Playability: Straight neck, no buzzing, minor fret wear, action is comfortable, no issues with electronics
Model: Limited Run Flying V (Japan)
Made: USA
Finish: Vintage Sunburst
Body: Grade A Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Weight: 3.6 kg
Mods: Pickguard, Switch Tip, Brass Nut, HB Covers Removed
Pickup: Gibson Classic 57 and Classic 57 Pro
Case: Gibson Flying V Case
