Unknown Flying V Model

tmarmar · 07-26-2012, 04:41 PM

Hi everyone,

I am the highest bidder for this 2005 Gibson Flying V:

Gibson Flying V, Mahogany, with TKL case- Excellent Condition *NR* | eBay

I thought it was a unique looking V, and I like the idea of a satin neck, so I'll be happy if I win. However, I have never seen a dark natural finish mahogany V with a black pick guard. I can't find a single picture of a V that looks like this one.

Does anyone know anything at all about this model? Is it just a limited run of a standard ~$1000 brand new V?

I've seen the lighter colored high gloss mahogany v98 model, but not this one. Any info would be much appreciated!

tmarmar · 07-26-2012, 05:08 PM

Is there any chance that the body is rosewood? It just seems so dark to be a "natural" finish.

EvLectric · 07-26-2012, 05:15 PM

It's a 2005 Faded in worn brown & evidently someone changed the stock white pickguard to a black one. Especially with a hard case, the present bid amount isn't bad - US $430.99.
It's not a rosewood body, for sure.

dangerdog · 07-26-2012, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmarmar

Is there any chance that the body is rosewood? It just seems so dark to be a "natural" finish.

except that.

tmarmar · 07-26-2012, 10:05 PM

Thanks for the info!

EvLectric · 07-26-2012, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmarmar

Thanks for the info!

No prob!

07-26-2012, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
tmarmar Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unknown Flying V Model Hi everyone, I am the highest bidder for this 2005 Gibson Flying V: Gibson Flying V, Mahogany, with TKL case- Excellent Condition NR \| eBay I thought it was a unique looking V, and I like the idea of a satin neck, so I'll be happy if I win. However, I have never seen a dark natural finish mahogany V with a black pick guard. I can't find a single picture of a V that looks like this one. Does anyone know anything at all about this model? Is it just a limited run of a standard ~$1000 brand new V? I've seen the lighter colored high gloss mahogany v98 model, but not this one. Any info would be much appreciated!

07-26-2012, 05:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
tmarmar Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unknown Flying V Model Is there any chance that the body is rosewood? It just seems so dark to be a "natural" finish.

07-26-2012, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
EvLectric Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 168 Thanked 128 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Unknown Flying V Model It's a 2005 Faded in worn brown & evidently someone changed the stock white pickguard to a black one. Especially with a hard case, the present bid amount isn't bad - US $430.99. It's not a rosewood body, for sure. landonblevins1995 and tmarmar like this. __________________ About Ev http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/intr...greetings.html

07-26-2012, 10:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
tmarmar Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Unknown Flying V Model Thanks for the info!

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