I want a hard tail flying V.

[errrrrl]

I got a 91 Gibson flying V that has been thru hell and back hehe. To be honest it sounds pretty much exactly like my 91 Gibson Explorer, both are bone stock Gibson. Tone wise it is the early Metallica sound to me... Kill'em all, Lightning and Puppets depending on what amp/settings you play thru... especially when played clean for songs like Sanitarium. It's got so much buckle rash and chips on it from my younger days I'm thinking of having it repainted. Get one!

 

[indespise]

I have a LTD DV8 with the sunburst top, have had it since 05. Quickly swapped the JB for a Duncan Distortion, which I had already developed a taste for. It's been my main guitar since, all I would change on it at this point is the color (I'd rather have it in black). It sounds like any other mahogany neck/body guitar to me. Having a fixed bridge with locking tuners definitely kicks ass, no hassle and ultra fast string changes. And yeah, with any V shaped guitar prepare for the dings.

If I were considering a new one at this point, I'd look into the Washburn Solars, LTD V 401, or one of the Dean Mustaine V's.

 

[MetalHeadMike]

I owned this ever so briefly and wish I would have given it more time. Wish I could report on the tone, but honestly I only kept it for two days before returning it. I play mostly sitting down and the body shape was just so foreign and uncomfortable I returned it.

Neck-Thru-Body Construction
25.5" Scale
Mahogany Body
Mahogany Neck
Ebony Fingerboard
42mm Standard Nut
Thin U Neck Contour
24 XJ Frets
Black Nickel Hardware
ESP Locking Tuners
TonePros Locking TOM Bridge
EMG 81 (B & N) Active p.u.
Master Volume/Tone

 

[indespise]

Yeah, a V really sucks for sitting and playing. The cases are goddamn huge as well- you make a lot of trade offs with a cool looking V.

 

[errrrrl]

Yeah, a V really sucks for sitting and playing. The cases are goddamn huge as well- you make a lot of trade offs with a cool looking V.

Yup... I would switch to my explorer for sitting and playing

 

[JerEvil]

Yeah, a V really sucks for sitting and playing. The cases are goddamn huge as well- you make a lot of trade offs with a cool looking V.

I hear this all the time but it has never been an issue for me. Hell I think my V plays awesome sitting down.

Here's my "custom" Gibsom





Started out like this...

 

[peterc52]

One to top them all!

 

[Mudder]

I have a late 70s Greco V that is just a rock machine. Great guitar, sounds and plays killer. The issue of sitting with it just means sitting in a classical position instead of the typical way. And the case isn't too bad either. Small niggles for a killer axe. I wouldn't hesitate to get more, perhaps a Gibson, perhaps a Dean Time Machine ($ permitting).

 

[GOHOINC]

I know, I know, its an epiphone. But the Brent Hinds signature V is pretty badass... Ebony!!!!

 

[JerEvil]

One to top them all!

You win 300 internetz!!!

 

[Bloodrock]

Dean 79 series. Best bang for your buck ever. I love the V headstock, some hate it. Killer guitars tho.

 

[xzacx]

I couldn't disagree with some of you guys more. Vs are the absolute most comfortable guitar to play sitting for me.

 

[MetalHeadMike]

Like I said, wish I had spent more time with the Ltd I had, but to be honest, I don't think any amount of time would have circumnavigated the discomfort of playing that body style. I feel the same way about playing my LP sitting. Can't stand it.

 

[megaboogie]

I used think V were uncomfortable to play sitting down until I bought my first V and played for a while.
Now it's just as comfortable as playing my LP sitting down.

 

[raiken]

One to top them all!

Ooooh!!! Ahhhh!!!!!

 

[paulyc]

I have a strung through the body black and gold Jackson Rhoads from 1984, it's my best playing and sounding fiddle. Huge low end, easy playability, lightweight, neck through, Duncan Distortion and Jazz combination, kills through my Herbert or Triple Rec.

 

[Frehley12]

KV2T Black Ghost Flames with rare 25.5" scale built by Mike Shannon. Supposedly 12 made with that scale. It has a baseball bat neck, 24 xtra jumbo frets, string thru, locking tuners. Recessed Dunlop strap locks. I swapped the JB bridge with a Distortion. Left stock '59 alone. Even the volume knob is located away from the bridge pickup.

The usual production are Gibson scale. Check these guitars out. You won't be disappointed.

 

[errrrrl]

Yeah, a V really sucks for sitting and playing. The cases are goddamn huge as well- you make a lot of trade offs with a cool looking V.

I hear this all the time but it has never been an issue for me. Hell I think my V plays awesome sitting down.

Here's my "custom" Gibsom





Started out like this...

Woa.... how did you do the inlays and binding on the neck? Thats sweet.

 

[jlb32]

The Epiphone Brent Hinds Silverburst Flying V looks great IMO. The Hetfield ESP Vulture looks pretty cool also.

 

[skoora]

KV2T Black Ghost Flames with rare 25.5" scale built by Mike Shannon. Supposedly 12 made with that scale. It has a baseball bat neck, 24 xtra jumbo frets, string thru, locking tuners. Recessed Dunlop strap locks. I swapped the JB bridge with a Distortion. Left stock '59 alone. Even the volume knob is located away from the bridge pickup.

The usual production are Gibson scale. Check these guitars out. You won't be disappointed.

How do I find these?!
I want one!

Custom Shop...Love the idea of a King V with a non shredder neck shape.

I have an 80's Gibson V and a mid 2K's Gibson V. I love them both. Amazing necks and very comfortable sitting down. They put my left hand in a great playing position.