A Gibson Les Paul and Flying V
The Flying V is another solid body guitar manufactured by Gibson. It's V shaped body and triangular shaped headstock are all elements of a good looking, hard rocking guitar. The sound is a bit aggressive.
Types/Variations[]
- Melody Maker Flying V
- 7-String Flying V
- Flying V Tremolo
- Flying V Traditional Pro
- Tribal Flying V
- Robot Flying V
- Flying V Faded
Design[]
The Flying V has a similar body to the Explorer and a few other pointy-cutaway guitars. However, instead of aiming upwards, the flying V's straight cutaways point downwards in a V shape. The Flying V's frets are really easily accessible with no cutaways in your arm's way, but it may feel strange to begin using the Fying V at first. The Flying V's pickguard is large and covers up most of it's body. But its sound is as good as any Gibson Guitar, and looks cool too.
Gitarists[]
The Flying V is used by
- Jimi Hendrix
- Zakk Wylde
- Keith Richards
- Lenny Kravitz
- Paul Stanley
- K.K. Downing
- Richie Faulkner
- Randy Rhoads
- Albert King
- Dave Mustaine
- James Hetfield
- Kirk Hammett
- Michael Schenker
- Rudolf Schenker
- Carlos Cavazo