Read the history about this a while ago and it’s insane how these guitars can change hands all the while rocketing up in value for something that wasn’t a success when it came out. Still looks far out even now.
Nice discussion about the mystique of the Flying V. I think the V is so much more fascinating than the Explorer, but I like them too. I just wish you had shown more close-up detail of the guitar.
Bob Mould back in his Hüsker Dü days played an Ibanez copy which I fell in love with. And of course there's the rumour that won't die that Jimi played 'All Along the Watchtower' on one. Unfortunately I have never had the courage.
Did not know that the originals also had that anti skid thing on the bottom side. 16:00 and another demonstration that the amp is 90 % of the sound, tweed rules.
What kind of wood is that? Sorry for my criticism. Since you're in Germany look up Halkans music in Stockholm. I sold Jan thre 67 V's about 50 years ago and you can find a pic of him holding one. 🙂
It’s Korina. Like the rest of the 58 and 59s. This was filmed in Bath U.K. which is not in Germany. Neither is Stockholm. 67 Vs are totally different to the original models. I hope that helps.
As I understand it the first couple of Flying Vs were made for an act dressed as Indians, so maybe their manager approached Gibson to make an arrow shaped guitar and the result was....the Flying V. This info was in a Guitar Player mag in the late 1980s.
Less than a hundred made. Can't really overstate it's importance. Economic failure at the time. Probably seemed like it was from a thousand years in the future. Maybe the coolest solid body guitar?.? (other than that white strat Jimmy Hendrix played, but that was because of Jimmy.)
1- Adrians chops are too heavy the guitar can't handle it! (hence the out of tuneness) 2- I have that exact same book. my father got it as a gift when I was 7 or 8 and I've been addicted to guitars ever since.
I love Adrian's playing, I didn't expect that lovely clean tone from that guitar
@@jimsanger thank you for watching Jim!
What a lovely experience.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was my '58 Flying V that I owned from 1967 to 1988. Houlgate Auction has a small bit of my history! There is so much more to tell !!!
That is so cool! Thanks for getting in touch!
BY FAR the most resonant electric guitar ever built. Limba is a gorgeous tone wood, and was largely used for FURNITURE back then!
Very true Chas!
Keep up the great work, Michael! Love this channel.
Thank you Shane!
I was born in 1958. I was I had some of charecter of that Guitar!
Sounds Ace!
Thank you Andrew!
Read the history about this a while ago and it’s insane how these guitars can change hands all the while rocketing up in value for something that wasn’t a success when it came out. Still looks far out even now.
Doesn’t it though? Mental creation!
Nice discussion about the mystique of the Flying V. I think the V is so much more fascinating than the Explorer, but I like them too. I just wish you had shown more close-up detail of the guitar.
Glad you enjoyed it Mark!
Bob Mould back in his Hüsker Dü days played an Ibanez copy which I fell in love with. And of course there's the rumour that won't die that Jimi played 'All Along the Watchtower' on one. Unfortunately I have never had the courage.
Hüsker Dü! Loved that band, and Sugar too!
What did I just see? I'd better double check my coffee and maybe order some more. What a lot of fun. Jimi Watts, Hahahaha...
Ha! Glad you enjoyed it!
The Vs are the best looking electrics . Peace ✌
Guys, Link Wray’s Rumble was 1958.
Good shout!
Did not know that the originals also had that anti skid thing on the bottom side. 16:00 and another demonstration that the amp is 90 % of the sound, tweed rules.
What kind of wood is that? Sorry for my criticism. Since you're in Germany look up Halkans music in Stockholm. I sold Jan thre 67 V's about 50 years ago and you can find a pic of him holding one. 🙂
It’s Korina. Like the rest of the 58 and 59s. This was filmed in Bath U.K. which is not in Germany. Neither is Stockholm. 67 Vs are totally different to the original models. I hope that helps.
As I understand it the first couple of Flying Vs were made for an act dressed as Indians, so maybe their manager approached Gibson to make an arrow shaped guitar and the result was....the Flying V. This info was in a Guitar Player mag in the late 1980s.
That’s absolutely bonkers!
Where's your casimi? :(
Not long now
Replaced bridge, nonoriginal knobs, looks refinished, and possibly not a 58. I had V's in he 70's.
Confidently incorrect
Less than a hundred made. Can't really overstate it's importance. Economic failure at the time. Probably seemed like it was from a thousand years in the future. Maybe the coolest solid body guitar?.? (other than that white strat Jimmy Hendrix played, but that was because of Jimmy.)
1- Adrians chops are too heavy the guitar can't handle it! (hence the out of tuneness)
2- I have that exact same book. my father got it as a gift when I was 7 or 8 and I've been addicted to guitars ever since.
I don't know, I think Adrian has a pretty light touch but the V was not yet ready to cooperate! It's a great book - mine has been thumbed thoroughly
By the way I took myself off youtube.A waste of my time.