Congratulations if you are buying this amazing Limited Edition Gibson Michael Schenker Flying V guitar. This guitar is numbered #1 out of the 50 worldwide! This will definitely increase its value and desirability as a collection guitar. You are 1 of only 50 people in the world to own this incredible re-creation of Michael's 1971 V. All 50 of these are hand signed by Michael Schenker on the back of the headstock. Also, the guitar sounds great.

Note: I took some extra close-ups so you can see the beautiful relicing done Murphy Lab.

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A meticulous recreation of the most influential Flying V ever made

Iconic UFO, Scorpions, and Michael Schenker Group guitarist Michael Schenker made his 1971 Flying V™ famous in the 70s and 80s, inspiring many hard rock and heavy metal players in the process. Michael’s Flying V was a 1971 Medallion Flying V model, with Medallion #56. It was originally Cherry Red, then painted Black, and later the iconic Black and White. Michael used it to record the first three UFO albums, and in the process, he and his Flying V had an enormous influence on hard rock and metal guitarists of the 80s. The guitar is now in the collection of Kirk Hammett. Kirk and many others believe it may be the most influential Flying V ever made.

Now, Gibson Custom is proud to introduce the Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition. Recreated from 3D scans of the original guitar, this Gibson Custom recreation features the iconic Black and White paint scheme and is aged by the Murphy Lab to match the original. The Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition features a mahogany body with a white pickguard that has its upper half painted black, and a three-piece mahogany neck with a volute and a thin artist profile that is 3D scanned from the original guitar. The neck is topped with a one-piece rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and cellulose dot inlays. The Flying V headstock continues the black and white theme, and has a half white, half black truss rod cover installed, along with Schaller M6 tuning machines and a Corian® nut.

The Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition is powered by a pair of uncovered T-Top humbuckers™ with Alnico 5 magnets, each hand-wired to individual volume controls, along with a master tone control. All three controls use 500k CTS® potentiometers. The three-way pickup selector switch and 1/4” output jack are from Switchcraft®.

The Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition is limited to only 50 guitars, each hand-signed by Michael Schenker on the back of the headstock and packed in a custom replica flight case with Michael Schenker Group graphics. A #56 Medallion, displayed on a commemorative mahogany block, and a Certificate of Authenticity in a matching black and white folio, are also included. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a virtual clone of what many players consider to be the most influential Flying V guitar ever made, which was made famous by one of the most influential hard rock and metal guitarists of all time—Michael Schenker.

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop Collector's Edition Michael Schenker Signature '71 Reissue Flying V (Signed, Aged)
Finish
  • Black and White
Categories
Year
  • 2026
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Body Shape
  • V-Style
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Frets
  • Medium Jumbo
Color Family
  • White
  • Black
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Series
Finish Features
  • Relic
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Model Family
Number of Frets
  • 22

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