Ultra-Rare 1989 Gibson Flying V '90 Double (All-Original Bill Lawrence Model) – Amazing Condition


Description:
Up for sale is an incredibly rare piece of Gibson’s late-80s "Super-V" history—a 1989 Gibson Flying V '90 Double in absolutely amazing, collector-grade condition. This short-lived model was produced for only a brief window (1989–1991) to compete with the high-performance shredder guitars of the era, featuring a body that is exactly 90% the size of a standard Flying V—making it incredibly lightweight, fast, and balanced.This specific guitar is 100% stock and features the highly coveted, original Bill Lawrence-designed "Originals" electronics package. If you are a vintage Gibson collector or a player looking for a distinct tone, this is the holy grail layout for this model.The Electronics & Authenticity:

  • Bridge Pickup: Original Bill Lawrence HB-L humbucker featuring the legendary green/black circuit-board bottom (PCB) with the chrome/silver stamped Gibson script logo. Measures at a blisteringly hot and clear ~13.5kΩ.
  • Neck Pickup: Original Bill Lawrence HBL-4 single-coil sized mini-humbucker with the correct solid black, poleless blade cover (~5.3kΩ).
  • Wiring: Factory-original push/pull coil-splitting volume pot is completely intact, allowing you to split the hot bridge humbucker for exceptional tonal versatility.

Key Specs & Features:

  • Scale Length: Rare-for-Gibson 25.5-inch Fender scale for tighter string tension and crisp note articulation.
  • Fingerboard: Flawless 24-fret ebony fretboard detailed with iconic factory split parallelogram / split diamond inlays.
  • The "Kickstand": The quirky, iconic Steinberger fold-out leg rest is seamlessly mounted into the lower horn, fully functional, and makes playing seated a breeze.

Condition & Case:
This instrument has been meticulously preserved and is in truly amazing condition. The frets have plenty of life left with minimal wear, and the neck is straight as an arrow.Includes its original Gibson hardshell case which is also in excellent structural shape, with all latches working perfectly.


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Listed3 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Flying V '90 Double
Finish
  • Alpine White
Categories
Year
  • 1989-1991
Made In
  • United States
Body Shape
  • V-Style
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Color Family
  • White
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Locking Tremolo Bridge
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Pickup Configuration
  • HS
Model Sub-Family
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Model Family
Number of Frets
  • 24

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