“It's the most money I've ever paid for a guitar in my life”: Joe Bonamassa reveals the most expensive guitar in his collection By Matt Parker published 23 October 23 Meet the instrument known as ‘Donny J’ – to date, the priciest purchase in the blues rocker’s god-tier guitar haul
Remember Nepco’s Danelectro-inspired V-style guitars? Well, Gibson has issued it a cease and desist, so you won’t see any more of them By Matt Parker published 6 September 23 Nepco has pivoted away from V-style builds after Gibson’s lawyers got in touch. Now meet the next shape in line for the Dano-gone-lux treatment
Gibson’s Richie Faulkner Flying V Custom is finally here – and its first batch sold out in under 24 hours By Matt Parker published 27 June 23 The Judas Priest guitar hero has teamed up with the Custom Shop’s finest for this extremely limited signature model
Gibson adds possibly the first ‘59 Les Paul reissue ever produced and a near-perfect ‘61 Les Paul SG Custom to Certified Vintage collection By Matt Owen published 28 April 23 A '58 Black Beauty Les Paul Custom and Designer Series Flying V from 1985 are also included in the drop, which offers consumers the chance to own some of Gibson's rarest and most collectible guitars
Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer and Flying V review By Neville Marten published 5 April 23 This intriguing collaboration between Epiphone and Gibson’s fabled Custom Shop has produced faithful reproductions of two of the most brilliantly radical guitars ever devised
Gibson unveils the Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, paying tribute to “one of the most important heavy metal guitars of all time” By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 April 23 The $15k Custom Shop model is Murphy Lab aged to match the guitar played on classic Metallica albums including Master of Puppets, …And Justice for All and The Black Album
Epiphone unveils mid-priced versions of Gibson's ultra-exclusive 1958 Korina Explorer and Flying V guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 28 February 23 The new, mass-market versions of the ultra-rare models feature Gibson Burstbucker pickups, gold hardware and Korina bodies and necks
Gibson and Dave Mustaine team up once again for another, limited-edition Flying V EXP guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 25 October 22 Aside from a handful of classy cosmetic updates, these new Mustaine Vs, notably, feature a familiar-looking string-through-body Chevron tailpiece
Gibson expands its Exclusives Collection with new-look Olive Drab '70s Flying V By Matt Owen published 7 April 22 The axe, which joins the similarly styled Les Paul, Les Paul Special and ES-335 models, is available only from the official Gibson website
Gibson launches new Master Artisan line of guitars with stunning Leo Scala Super '58 Flying V collection By Jackson Maxwell published 5 April 22 Only 10 of the ornate, single-pickup Vs – which must be ordered directly over the phone from the Gibson Garage in Nashville – will be produced
Gibson announces wider release of Dave Mustaine’s signature Flying V EXP By Matt Owen published 22 February 22 The model was previously only available to order over the phone directly through the Gibson Garage, owing to its ultra-limited initial run
Adam Jones offers first glimpse of potential Gibson Flying V signature model onstage with Tool By Jackson Maxwell published 11 January 22 Jones used the mystery V onstage with the band during their recent tour opener at the Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon
Gibson's limited-edition Flying V Mirror takes flight By Matt Owen published 24 November 21 The already-eye-catching axe has been made even more head-turning thanks to stylishly appointed black-and-silver accents in this Guitar Center and Musician's Friend exclusive
The Gibson Custom Shop Collector’s Edition 1958 Korina Flying V And Explorer recreate the firm's rarest instruments By Matt Parker published 28 July 21 Just 81 Flying Vs and 19 Explorers will be built as part of the painstaking reissue
Epiphone Slash Collection, Gibson Jerry Cantrell “Wino” Les Paul, new Gibson Custom Shop '58 Korina Flying V announced ahead of Summer NAMM 2021 By Jackson Maxwell published 14 July 21 Details are still a bit scarce, but here's what we know so far about Gibson and Epiphone's plans for the second half of 2021
Watch Dave Mustaine celebrate Memorial Day – and promote Megadeth’s own beer – using his new signature Gibson Flying V By Matt Owen published 1 June 21 The only rival to Mustaine's tasty new model is Megadeth's own delicious brand of beer, according to the heavy metal legend
Gibson unveils freshly finished catalog of electric guitars in all-new Exclusives Collection By Matt Owen published 26 May 21 New-look SG, ES-335, Flying V and Les Paul models are treated to Ebony and Olive Drab colorways
Epiphone Prophecy Flying V review By Jonathan Horsley published 19 January 21 Top-dollar spec and a classy finish make for a state-of-the-art metal guitar
Classic gear: Gibson Flying V By Rod Brakes published 23 October 20 Futuristic in both design and success, the Flying V was ahead of its time
A ‘Flying-V’ airplane exists – and it just made its maiden voyage By Michael Astley-Brown published 7 September 20 Fresh success for new airplane design inspired by the electric guitar