Restoration project- 1991 Gibson Flying V

[RVA]

Ok I am just behind here
RVA did you purchase this beautiful instrument ???

No, I am doing a favor for someone. He has had it since the 80's and wants to start playing again. He bought it from a friend for $100

 

[Thatbastarddon]

I’ll give him $200 for it....or a PRS SE in trade

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

No, I am doing a favor for someone. He has had it since the 80's and wants to start playing again. He bought it from a friend for $100

Holy crap on that price, ok I am now at ease, as this is what I had thought from the beginning.
You my brother are doing that fine V justice.
Cheers to it making the owner, play it to its fullest.
Cheers

 

[mcblink]

Blacklight or sunlight applied to plastic covered with peroxide cream for hair treatments whitens yellow plastics

Oh ok cool. So as long as I don't goop up my gear and play under the black lights, I'm good to go...

That's a neat trick. I never knew.

 

[CabanaBoy]

No, I am doing a favor for someone. He has had it since the 80's and wants to start playing again. He bought it from a friend for $100

Ah, I thought you scored it, non the less, it's look'n good.

 

[Truss_rod]

Wow, so far so great.....

 

[ChasFred]

that is just awesome. Major chubbyness material in deed.
Damn I think I need a cigarette and I don't even smoke.

 

[RVA]

Oh ok cool. So as long as I don't goop up my gear and play under the black lights, I'm good to go...

That's a neat trick. I never knew.

 

[67plexi]

1980-1984 Gibson Vee's had no pickguard

2008 I picked up this V for $250.00 for a stage beater

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

1980-1984 Gibson Vee's had no pickguard

2008 I picked up this V for $250.00 for a stage beater

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Oh man that is a killer of a deal.
I am a big fan of a V.
With in the last 2 years I have found a kick ass deal on a a bass, and guitar , in the cherry finish.
But could not pull the trigger.
As funds were minimal.

 

[RVA]

Holy crap on that price, ok I am now at ease, as this is what I had thought from the beginning.
You my brother are doing that fine V justice.
Cheers to it making the owner, play it to its fullest.
Cheers

I think he "stole" it from his friend at that price. They were kids when he bought it. It is a USA Gibson. From the Gibson Guitar dater project

Your guitar was made at the
Nashville Plant, TN, USA
on December 6th, 1991
Production Number: 461

 

[RVA]

1980-1984 Gibson Vee's had no pickguard

2008 I picked up this V for $250.00 for a stage beater

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Good call. It is a 1991.

 

[Metal89]

Thats a really cool V, battle scars and all! I too have grown quite fond of V's

 

[Hackmaster]

That thing has been played, a lot.
Very cool project Ray. Good luck with the resto.

 

[RVA]

I’ll give him $200 for it....or a PRS SE in trade

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Do you like that PRS? It looks like a heck of a guitar

 

[ChasFred]

Do you like that PRS? It looks like a heck of a guitar

I bet it has crappy 'TUNERS" on it.

 

[Inspector #20]

Nice work. I sometimes get brought these Gibson 'Time Capsules' for cleaning and setup. Very nice work you are doing!!@@!!

 

[Thatbastarddon]

Do you like that PRS? It looks like a heck of a guitar

Yes I do like it very much, and it is a heck of a guitar.
I have several LP style guitars. I only have one V....and my V doesn’t have a Gibson hard case.(it has a nice TSA approved, aftermarket case)

 

[67plexi]

Some Gibson Vee's are worth a lot of money now more than a real Burst

Gibson Flying V 1958 SOLD

Despite its name, Gibson's Flying V didn't get off the ground until long after the first run of 98. This original from 1958 spent most of its life in a closet in Mesquite, TX. An unknown mishap caused the body to crack slightly at the neck joint, and the owner stabilized it with a pair of...

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[JohnnyGoo]

Great work Ray. I liked it crusty too lol.