1982CARLPEMGS Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Just bought my second Gibson...a 1987 Flying V w/some graphics on her...can anyone tell me if these are factory graphics? Got a great deal on her...$349.99. I bought it to "flip" it and had it listed on evilBay but after playing it a couple of nights in a row...I've decided to keep her! http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/muttznmongrelz/?albumview=link&special_track=nav_album_album The process is: upload pics select IMG option (last one in the row of four) it will be copied to your clipboard open up a reply on the forum you want to respond to paste (the IMG brackets will automatically properly be inserted) select post and your in business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Much better with pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeman Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Those are not factory graphic's. The years the graphics were on were 84-85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the insight. Do you know what series the graphics were upon? So factory finish, non factory graphics...any idea what series this might be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeman Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 It's a regular 83-88 pickguardless model V, likely made of Alder wood, mahogany neck with rosewood board. These years were not real good to the Flying V, are not rare, regardless of what you hear, and generally poor construction. I won't say they were all junk, I'm sure there are some good ones out there. To the Gibson Flying V purist and collector, these are the ones to stay away from. The Designer series with all the graphics were mostly in 85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 So...it probably wouldn't be a great sacrilege to pop a Bullseye finish on her, drop in some EMGs & an Original Floyd on this one...a good project guitar. Definitely an ebony fretboard. Hard to gauge the body...lighter than my '82 LP but as heavy/heavier than the new Gibson LP "Faded" LPs...they're light in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudamax2343 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Dude real nice usa gunslinger and that Jaskson is kool. That gibby you got that has the alder body, nobody like-em that were into gibson's that Is, they were thin sound-in fender tele style sound and lacked the mahogany/maple cap or just solid mahogany punch that those woods provide. Alder just give you a different tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 Thanks for the info on the V. Appreciate the kudos on the Gunslinger & SRV Tribute as well. I've spent some time setting up the V, changing the strings, adjusting the pickup height, adjusting the intonation, etc. and she certainly plays nice and has a nice sound. I actually like the "Dirty Fingers" Pickups as I play them more and get use to their nuances. Def. a different animal from my '82 LP in a number of ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 While it was fun for a week...I'm just not a V Guy. SOLD IT ON MONDAY. Thanks to those who responded with info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudamax2343 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 So how much ya-get. Did you put it on e-bay and when did you send out my commission check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 $550.00 plus shipping...enough to cover my time in line at the USPS! Oh...yeah...about that commission... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudamax2343 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Good deal. You really stole-it and got a good price. I think you should of got-in more for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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