1980 GIBSON FLYING V2 

The Flying V2 was only produced from mid-1979 to mid-1981. It was Gibson’s second most expensive solidbody; the Les Paul Artist active was initially $100 more expensive, but by 1980 the two were the same price: $1299. This is unquestionably a “high-end” instrument: gold hardware, ebony fingerboard and mother-of-pearl inlaid logo. Figures are not available for the 1980s, but in 1979, only 157 V2s were shipped. Admittedly, these were only half a year’s sales, but it’s fair to say that V2 production remained as short-lived as it was confidential. This example is in very good condition and entirely original, with the exception of a recent case. The boomerang pickups and ebony fingerboard give it a brighter, almost “fenderian” sound. An exceptional look!

GIBSON FLYING V2 de 1980 SPECS : 

• Instrument Electric Guitar
• Brand Gibson
• Model FLYING V2
• Finish Natural Walnut
• Year of Production 1980
• Handedness Right
• Body Material  Five-ply walnut/maple
• Neck/Fingerboard Five-piece walnut/maple neck with 22 fret, ebony fingerboard and brass nut
• Tuners Original
• Weight 3,39kgs / 6.61 lbs
• Scale Length 62,86 cm / 24.75″
• Nut Width  42,86 mm /1.69″
• Neck Profile Soft D
• Neck Depth 1st fret 20,60 mm / 0.81″
• Neck Depth 12th fret 25,30 mm /0.98″
• Radius 12″
• Electronics Original Boomerang Single Coil
• Pickup Neck : 12.90k  Bridge : 12.85k
• Case Non Original HSC
• Modifications/Repairs Non