Flying V

[Roy Simmons]

Hi,

 

For almost 30 years I'm the proud owner of a Flying V and I was wondering how many of these types (1984, Nashville) were built.

I couldn't find any Flying V pics WITH a fine tuning bridge, is it a rare piece then?

 

Final question: what's todays approx. value of this guitar?

 

serial nr. 80134523

 

see pic

 

 

Greetings

[GibSinCity]

The TP-6 is a fairly easy to find aftermarket item at various music retailers.

Nice flame on that V by the way.

 

http://store.gibson.com/tp-6-stop-bar-tailpiece/

 

"A direct retrofit for the original Gibson stopbar, the TP-6 delivers the ability to fine tune any string on your guitar in seconds. Micro-adjustment tuners and carefully crafted gears and saddles allows for smooth string movement and precise tuning ability. This OEM part is available in either Chrome or Gold finish."

 

[capmaster]

Your Flying V has a very beautiful top. Love the finish, too. Don't know if these Vs came stock with the TP-6. I also have never seen a Norlin era figured top V in person up to now.

 

Since none of my stoptail Gibsons featured a TP-6 stock, I replaced the stopbars with them wherever applicable. I use eight of these on various guitar models, all of them chrome-plated.