Gibson Victory Figured Top Dark Purple Burst

Gibson Victory Figured Top Dark Purple Burst – electric guitar with 1980s classic design and figured maple top

The Gibson Victory Figured Top Dark Purple Burst revives an 80s cult classic with modern improvements in balance, weight, and playability. It combines classic Gibson DNA with an AA figured maple top and Explorer-style headstock.

Overview and features

The Victory Figured Top provides versatile tone control with two 80s Tribute humbuckers operated via push/pull master volume and tone controls. Coil-split and inner/outer coil selection allow both humbucker and single-coil sounds with minimal controls.

Construction and materials

The body is made from mahogany with an AA figured maple top and gloss nitrocellulose finish. The mahogany neck features a SlimTaper profile, and the ebony fingerboard with a compound radius and 24 medium jumbo frets enhances playability. Single-ply binding along the fingerboard completes the design.

Electronics and controls

Equipped with two 80s Tribute humbuckers, master volume and master tone with push/pull functionality for coil-split and inner/outer coil selection. A three-way pickup switch allows quick access to different tonal options.

Hardware and playability

The Tune-O-Matic bridge, aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, and Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners provide stable tuning and intonation. Chrome-plated hardware and black Top Hat knobs complete the classic appearance.

Technical details and compatibility

Format and construction

With a 25.5" scale length and Explorer headstock, the guitar offers balanced playability for rhythm and lead performance.

Power supply

Passive electric guitar; no external power required.

Environment and use

Suitable for studio and stage thanks to versatile electronics and a comfortable finish.

Specifications

• Type: Electric guitar
• Body shape: Victory
• Body material: Mahogany
• Top: AA Figured Maple
• Neck: Mahogany, SlimTaper profile
• Fingerboard: Ebony with acrylic dot inlays
• Frets: 24 medium jumbo
• Scale length: 647.7 mm / 25.5"
• Nut width: 43.053 mm (Graph Tech nut)
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic
• Pickups: 2 × 80s Tribute Humbuckers
• Controls: Master Volume (push/pull coil split), Master Tone (push/pull inner/outer coil), 3-way toggle switch
• Hardware: Chrome-plated
• Included: Gibson hardshell case