Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
The Flying V Custom adds upscale "Black Beauty" appointments to one of Gibson's boldest, most legendary designs. The result is guitar that exudes style and distinction -- a statement piece backed up with unparalleled Gibson tone and playability. From the solid ebony fingerboard to the split-diamond headstock inlay, it is an undeniable modern classic worthy of the "Custom" name.
Body Style:Flying V
Body Shape:Designer
Body Material:Mahogany
Binding:Multi-ply
Body Finish;Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief:None
Profile:Medium C
Scale Length:628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material:Ebony
Fingerboard Radius:304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material:Solid Mahogany
Fret Count:22
Frets:Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material:Corian
Nut Width:42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width:56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays:Mother of Pearl Block
Joint:Long Tenon
Finish:Gold
Bridge:Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece:Chevron
Tuning Machines:Grover Kidney
Pickguard:Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod:2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover:2-Ply Black/White
Control Knobs:Black Speed Knobs
Switch Tip:Black
Jack Plate Cover:Black Multi-Ply
Strap Buttons:Brass
Mounting Rings:Black M69
Pickup Covers:Gold-Plated
Neck Pickup:490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup:498T Humbucker
Controls:2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot
Pickup Selector:3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack:Switchcraft
Strings Gauge:.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case:Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories:Certificate of Authenticity Booklet