NGD - '06 Gibson Flying V Faded Cherry
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fitz
Ambassador of DIY
New ones are still about that much.
Epi cases are close to half that if you don't mind the logo.
This used Gibby case was about middle ground, but I just had to add a couple of bucks onto what I got for the stuff I didn't want.
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fitz
Ambassador of DIY
My guess was a feeble attempt at a Randy Rhoads vibe...Perhaps the previous owner is a Buddy Guy fan?
The "legendary" polka dot pickguard and witch hats are still up for grabs.
Cost of postage will get them shipped.
I had to add $135, because GC only knocked a $100 off the price of the guitar
For not having the case, as it was advertised with.
RobinS
Well-Known Member
I had the reflector knobs on my white Gibson V but I changed them to original witch hat knobs (gold) from back in the days (I had them on my Hoyer) to match the now yellowed finish. An original T-Top from ´79 (yeah, like the block inlay V) and a Seymour Duncan ´59 with nickle cover in the neck position.
The faded V was a bargain when it came out, like a normal V but just the finish is different, it is otherwise a full killer Flying V. They made some great Vs around 2005.
Gibson nowadays is double or more the prize but sure that is 20 years ago already.
My V is 20 years old next year in February.
Time goes by fast.
Life is good,
Robin
The faded V was a bargain when it came out, like a normal V but just the finish is different, it is otherwise a full killer Flying V. They made some great Vs around 2005.
Gibson nowadays is double or more the prize but sure that is 20 years ago already.
My V is 20 years old next year in February.
Time goes by fast.
Life is good,
Robin
Headache
Ambassador of all that is Heavy
How did I miss this thread!?
I love this guitar so much! (I have the same one)
Frigging rules! Hail to the V's!
I blacked my plastics out for a while, then went back to white.
I put a Seymour Duncan Black Winter in the bridge and have never been happier with a guitar, ever.
I love this guitar so much! (I have the same one)
Frigging rules! Hail to the V's!
I blacked my plastics out for a while, then went back to white.
I put a Seymour Duncan Black Winter in the bridge and have never been happier with a guitar, ever.
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fitz
Ambassador of DIY
Just got a deal on a 490T on Reverb today to swap out the 498T.
It's an open coil black bobbin, so I'll need to swap the cover too.
I seem to prefer to A2 mags over A5's.
Worked for me on the LP Studio that came with the same 490R/498T setup.
DirtySteve
Ambassador of Hold My Beer
Have either you guys ever swapped out the A5 mag for and A2 on the 498T? I like it a lot better that way.
V’s are the best of the Gibson line if you ask me..
And I want another one, or pair.
But I also don’t want to get rid of anything else I have… lol
And I want another one, or pair.
But I also don’t want to get rid of anything else I have… lol
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fitz
Ambassador of DIY
Thanks, but I already got the open coil inbound.
Just takes a minute to desolder / resolder the cover.
I added the covers that are on the stock V pups now - they're actually off the Studio set.
I put open face covers on those.
Headache
Ambassador of all that is Heavy
You are so right!
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fitz
Ambassador of DIY
14k potted A2 sounds interesting.
Never tried swapping mags - where do you get the magnets?
DirtySteve
Ambassador of Hold My Beer
There are several places to get magnets. Mojotone for one. Alnico 2 Cast Bar Magnet 2.444'' Long
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fitz
Ambassador of DIY
Thanks for the link, I was finding lots of A5, or why bother pricing at StewMac.
I should have tried my go-to.
Magnet - Bar, Alnico, Cast, 2.444", for pickups | Antique Electronic Supply
Alnico cast bar magnets for use in humbucker and P-90 pickups. These are fully magnetized through the width and measure 2.444” x .5” x .125”.