Jimi Hendrix™ 1969 Flying V, Left-Handed, Aged Ebony
An Incredible Recreation of the Legend's Left-Handed Flying V 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. Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as the most innovative guitarist of the rock era. This Custom Shop Flying V is a recreation of Jimi's left-handed 1969 Gibson Flying V, which he custom-ordered directly from Gibson. Used during the Band of Gypsys era, it was made famous by Jimi's performance at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival on August 31, 1970. It features a Murphy Lab Aged Ebony finish, as well as aged gold hardware. Only 25 left-handed models will be created as part of this very special run, hand-made by the expert luthiers and craftspeople of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker / Custombucker |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Flying V |
| Body Styles | Flying V |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker |
| Case | Jimi Hendrix™ Case (Included) |
| Control Covers | Black |
| Control Knobs | Black Witch Hats with Gold Inserts and Dial Pointers |
| Controls | 2 500K CTS Volume, 1 500K CTS Tone |
| End Of Board Width | 51.82mm / 2.04in |
| Finish | Aged Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock | '67 Flying V |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Set Neck, Short Tenon |
| Model | FV69LHJHAEBGM1 |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker |
| Nut | Corian |
| Nut width | 40.64mm / 1.6in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | '67 Flying V |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper D |
| Saddle Material | Nylon |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Brass; Inside Wing and Back of Heel |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black |
| Tailpiece | Maestro Short Vibrola |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 3-Ply Black/White/Black with CUSTOM Engraved |
| Tuner Plating | Aged Gold |
| Tuners | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring Tulip |
| Street price | $9,999 |
