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December 17th, 2007, 10:18 GMT · By

Gibson Loses Mind Over Christmas: The Reverse Flying V Guitar

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A legend in guitar-making
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In the guitar world, Gibson needs no introduction and no praises: this brand has such things of its own and we're actually talking about one of the guitar's history-makers here.

For tens and tens of years, Gibson guitars have delighted both players and audiences with their awesome sound and indestructible make and the stylish design. Players from country to black metal and from blues to grindcore have enjoyed the smooth feel of these guitars while their shape has set a world-wide trend.

Reverse Flying V in natural finish
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Like the iconic Les Paul guitar, one of the world's best known Gibsons is the ultra-rockstar Flying V; with a heritage going back in the Gibson history, the Flying V has been one of the elite choices for all sorts of discerning players around the planet since its introduction in '58 and its appearance on the stage has always meant serious rock for young and elderly alike.

Reverse Flying V in ebony finish
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Along the years, many collector's Flying V models have been crafted, much to the excitement and joy of the guitar community. It's though with sadness that I must announce the newest addition to the limited edition collector's series of the brand new re-issued Reverse Flying V. I thought they stopped making these...

Reverse Flying V in classic white finish
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It does have the Flying V body, that's true, but the two legendary spikes are now oriented towards the neck! I may not be the most authorized voice to speak about what Gibson does, but as a guitarist I am definitely entitled to say that this Reverse model looks awful. If the original Flying V was impossible to be played while sitting, the Reverse V is even more impossible, if I may say so; and the access to the last frets is considerably harder.

As for the rest, the Reverse V sports the exact high-quality make like all the rest of the Gibsons; this limited edition guitar sports the usual 25.75" scale with 22 frets, tune-o-matic bridge and V-shaped tailpiece, classic '57 humbucking pikups, one PU switch and a volume control. Much to my evil pleasure, there will be only 900 of these made, 300 in each finish: classic white, ebony and natural.

I hope Gibson fans will not be mad at me, but the Reverse V looks indeed terrible. No word on pricing and availability yet.

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Comment #1 by: kulddy on 18 Dec 2007, 13:15 UTC reply to this comment

I bought one of the originals. Have a '65 SG Custom, a Firebird V. I love that ARROW (Reverse V). Simple, cranky to tune on D and G strings (the pull angle is very acute to the outside. They should have put on the same rolling guides they put on the '82-'84 Modernes.
But the sound is awsome. The '57 classics are great, the new limited edition model uses a 500T (bridge) and a 496R (neck) ceramic pickups. I have those in my SG (three pickups 2-500T's and 1-496R) and they scream. but as faras tone goes the '57 handwound classics on my week 29 Arrow (Reverse V) are pure tone. the only 2 other differences are my fingerboard is rosewood (the repro has an ebony one, which I wood have preferred) and the adjustinr rod cover is gold plated (gold anyway). These things I can live without. There is no tone (don't need it) control You can always pull out the highs but without active pups you really cannot add them.the output is about the same as the sg with neck & bridge on and using the bumble bee caps with a tone bleeder cap on the pots (to not lose the highs), the arrow runs it direct from the pickups to the switch to the voume to the jack. I added a locking strap kit and a Jerry Garcia strap. it plays fine in your lap and standin'. it also is hady to have the wing to carry it with (the upper V leg makes a great hand grip).
JUST DON'T TRY TO STAND IT UP
LoVE all
Wayne

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