1988 Gibson Flying V “The V” – USA – Natural 1958-Style Finish – Shaw Pickups – Original Case

Vintage 1988 Gibson Flying V “The V” – Made in USA


A beautiful and clean example of Gibson’s late-80s Flying V reissue, built at the Gibson Nashville factory in 1988.

This model features the iconic natural finish inspired by the original 1958 Flying V, along with the distinctive “The V” truss rod cover used on Gibson Flying Vs from this era.

These late-80s Flying Vs are becoming increasingly sought after thanks to their strong build quality and the use of early Gibson PAF-style humbuckers from the Tim Shaw design period, known for their balanced vintage tone and clarity.

The guitar is lightweight, resonant, and extremely comfortable to play, delivering everything from warm classic tones to aggressive rock sounds.


It comes complete with its original Gibson Flying V hard case with red plush interior.


Specifications-

• Model: Gibson Flying V “The V”

• Year: 1988

• Made in: USA (Nashville)

• Serial: 82562016

• Body: Mahogany

• Neck: Mahogany set neck

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Scale: 24.75”

• Pickups: Gibson Shaw-era humbuckers

• Bridge: Tune-o-matic with stopbar tailpiece

• Tuners: Original Grover Rotomatics

• Finish: Natural (1958-style)

• Case: Original Gibson Flying V hard case


Condition-

• Mint vintage condition.

• Clean hardware  

• Neck straight and plays well

• Electronics fully functional

The guitar is fully original with no structural repairs. Please see photos for details.


Highlights-

• 1988 Gibson Flying V – Made in USA

• Natural finish inspired by the original 1958 Flying V

• Shaw-era Gibson humbuckers

• Original Grover tuners

• Original Gibson Flying V case included


A fantastic piece for players, collectors, or anyone looking for a genuine vintage Gibson Flying V from the golden late-80s era.


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1988 Gibson Flying V “The V” – USA – Finitura Natural stile 1958 – Pickup Shaw – Custodia Originale

Gibson Flying V “The V” vintage del 1988 – Made in USA


Stupendo e pulito esempio della reissue Flying V di Gibson della fine degli anni ’80, costruita nello stabilimento Gibson di Nashville nel 1988. Questo modello presenta l’iconica finitura Natural ispirata alla Flying V originale del 1958, insieme al caratteristico truss rod cover “The V”, utilizzato sui modelli Flying V Gibson di questo periodo.

Le Flying V della fine degli anni ’80 stanno diventando sempre più ricercate grazie alla loro ottima qualità costruttiva e all’utilizzo dei primi humbucker Gibson stile PAF dell’era Tim Shaw, apprezzati per il loro suono vintage equilibrato e definito.

La chitarra è leggera, molto risonante e estremamente comoda da suonare, capace di offrire sia timbri caldi e classici sia sonorità rock più aggressive.

Completa di custodia rigida originale Gibson Flying V con interno in velluto rosso.


Specifiche

• Modello: Gibson Flying V “The V”

• Anno: 1988

• Prodotta in: USA (Nashville)

• Seriale: 82562016

• Corpo: Mogano

• Manico: Mogano incollato

• Tastiera: Palissandro

• Scala: 24.75”

• Pickup: Humbucker Gibson era Tim Shaw

• Ponte: Tune-o-matic con stopbar tailpiece

• Meccaniche: Grover Rotomatics originali

• Finitura: Natural (stile 1958)

• Custodia: Custodia rigida originale Gibson Flying V


Condizioni

• Condizioni vintage eccellenti

• Hardware pulito

• Manico dritto e perfettamente suonabile

• Elettronica completamente funzionante

La chitarra è completamente originale e priva di riparazioni strutturali.

Si prega di fare riferimento alle foto per i dettagli.

Punti di forza

• Gibson Flying V del 1988 – Made in USA

• Finitura Natural ispirata alla Flying V originale del 1958

• Humbucker Gibson dell’era Tim Shaw

• Meccaniche Grover originali

• Custodia Gibson Flying V originale inclusa


Uno strumento fantastico per musicisti, collezionisti o per chi cerca una autentica Gibson Flying V vintage dell’epoca d’oro della fine degli anni ’80.

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • The Flying V CMT
Finish
  • Natural 1958 Style Finish
Categories
Year
  • 1988
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Shape
  • V-Style
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Series
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Color Family
  • Tan
Model Family
Model Sub-Family
Number of Frets
  • 22

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