
Flying V Custom, Ebony, Gloss
The V to Beat Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. The Flying V Custom adds upscale "Black Beauty" appointments to one of Gibson's boldest, most legendary designs. The result is guitar that exudes style and distinction -- a statement piece backed up with unparalleled Gibson tone and playability. From the solid ebony fingerboard to the split-diamond headstock inlay, it is an undeniable modern classic worthy of the "Custom" name.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | 490R / 498T |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity Booklet |
| Binding | Multi-ply |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Flying V |
| Body Styles | Flying V |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | 498T |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed Knobs |
| Controls | 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Jack Plate Cover | Black Multi-Ply |
| Joint | Long Tenon |
| Model | CSFVCEBGH1E |
| Mounting Rings | Black M69 |
| Neck pickup | 490R |
| Nut | Corian |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | Black Multi-Ply |
| Pickup Covers | Gold-Plated |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | 1950s Chunky D |
| Strap Buttons | Brass |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black |
| Tailpiece | Chevron |
| Truss rod | 2-way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply Black/White |
| Tuner Plating | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Kidney |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $5,799 |






