Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Mahogany Flying V – Walnut
Follow Your Arrow
A faithful tribute to the original 1958 Flying V model made of korina, this version is made of mahogany and features a beautiful Walnut finish that adds a layer of class to this iconic ahead-of-its-time design.
Specs:
- Weight: 3.000 kg / 6.612 lbs
- Body Shape: Designer
- Body Material: Solid Mahogany
- Weight Relief: None
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Authentic Chunky C-Shape
- Neck Spec 1st Fret: .877″ (measured)
- Neck Spec 12th Fret: 1.003″ (measured)
- Scale Length: 24.75″ / 628.65mm
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″
- Number Of Frets: 22
- Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.69″ / 42.85mm
- End of Board Width: 2.24″ / 56.89mm
- Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Tuner Plating: Gold
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Saddle Material: Brass
- Tailpiece: Chevron
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Pickguard: Multiply Laminated Acrylic
- TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
- Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
- Control Knobs: Amber Butyrate Top Hats
- Switch Tip: Replica Catalin Amber
- Jack Plate Cover: Black Multi-Ply
- Strap Buttons: Brass
- Mounting Rings: Black M69
- Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot Hand-Wired Harness
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Output Jack: Switchcraft
- Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Black Hard Shell Custom Shop
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity