Gibson 1958 Mahogany FlyingV Reissu Antique Natural

Gibson 1958 Mahogany Flying V Reissue – historic electric guitar with classic V-shape and warm mahogany tone

Overview and features

The Gibson Flying V was introduced in 1958 and was far ahead of its time. Although only 81 units were built that year, it later became a true icon, played by guitar legends such as Albert King and Billy Gibbons. The 1958 Mahogany Flying V Reissue is a faithful recreation by the Gibson Custom Shop, built with the same precision as the original but using mahogany for both body and neck for a warmer, fuller sound.

Construction and materials/components

The solid mahogany body features a string-through design with a lacquered brass chevron. The hide-glued mahogany neck has a rounded 1950s Medium C profile. The Indian rosewood fingerboard features 22 frets and pearloid dot inlays. This combination delivers a warm, resonant tone with strong midrange response, perfect for rock and blues players.

Electronics and sound

This model is equipped with two Custombucker humbuckers with Alnico 3 magnets. These unpotted pickups retain an open, vintage voice rich in overtones. The circuit includes two volume controls and one tone control with CTS 500K potentiometers and a “phone book” capacitor. The result is an organic, dynamic response that reacts naturally to your playing dynamics.

Specifications

• Type: Electric guitar
• Body: Mahogany
• Shape: Flying V
• Neck: Mahogany, 50s Rounded Medium C profile
• Fingerboard: Indian rosewood, 22 frets, pearloid inlays
• Scale length: 24.75″ / 628.65 mm
• Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.687″)
• Nut material: Nylon
• Bridge: ABR-1
• Tailpiece: String-through body, lacquered brass chevron
• Tuners: Kluson Single Ring
• Pickups: 2 × Custombucker Alnico 3 (un-potted)
• Controls: 2 volume, 1 tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper, Phone Book capacitor
• Hardware: Aged gold
• Finish: Antique Natural, VOS nitrocellulose lacquer
• Case: Historic Flying V Brown/Pink Hardshell