Gibson 1968 2008 Flying V Worn Cherry Guitar

A certain aura of mystique surrounds the Gibson Flying V. An electric guitar well ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958 the Flying Vs intense magnetic appeal powerful sound and unusually familiar shape have made it one of the most instantly recognizable guitars in the world. Gibson was looking to add a futuristic aspect to the companys image when they introduced the Flying V. While some of the greatest guitar players of all time including Lonnie Mack and Albert King immediately embraced the Flying V it wasnt until Gibson reintroduced the guitar in 1967 that the rest of the world caught on. Guitar Gods like Jimi Hendrix Johnny Winter Billy Gibbons Michael Schenker and Lenny Kravitz have all succumbed to the Flying Vs fascinating allure.