Gibson Flying V Natural Refin 1976 Gibson

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Summary

Finish: The guitar has been fully refinished.

Body Material: Mahogany Body

Body Details: Solid two piece mahogany body

Neck Material: Mahogany Neck

Neck Profile: “C” profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .78(1st fret), .99″ (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″

Nut Width: 1-1/2″

Scale Length: 24 3/4″

Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The fingerboard has been removed and replaced as part of a refret. The nut has also been replaced. There is also a repaired headstock break.

Electronics: The guitar has been fully rewired with non-original pots and toggle switch, and currently has Gibson patent number embossed 1980 and 1979 pickups installed. Controls include 3-way toggle switch, neck and bridge volume controls, and master tone control.

Pickup Measurements: 7.48kΩ (neck), 7.62kΩ (bridge)

Hardware: Most of the hardware has been replaced, including the tuners, nut, bridge, tailpiece, and pickguard. The bridge has been moved to correct the scale length, and the original holes were doweled.

Weight: 7 lbs

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has plenty of nice aging present, including finish checking, small dings and finish chips on the body fins, and other small blemishes. There are two small screw holes behind the tailpiece. There are several small gaps along the fingerboard and neck seam, and the fingerboard was shifted forward slightly when it was reglued. The fingerboard is secure and the gaps are primarily cosmetic.

Modifications/Repairs: -The guitar has been fully refinished
-The fingerboard was removed and replaced a part of a refret
-The frets have been subsequently dressed in-house
-A new bone nut has been made
-The guitar has been fully rewired, and the pickups have been replaced
-The bridge was moved backward slightly to fix the scale length, and the original body holes were plugged
-Most of the hardware has been replaced

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The frets are moderately low, with minimal wear as they have been freshly leveled, crowned, and polished. The serial number and construction date this guitar to 1976.

Case Details: Hardshell case