Flying V's: Should You Get One?

I’ve been contemplating to get a V and your advice on anchoring your leg while on a sitting position is a good advice.

I got TWO, glued them together and now have a Flying W.

The Gibson '67 Reissue Flying V was my second electric guitar and i don't regret a thing. The first thing i played on it was "Steal Away the Night" and to this day it is my favorite guitar for live shows and recording. But you know... i really never sit down with it. 😎

Funny

You forgot the Washburn Flying V's .

So for sitting comfort while playing would recommend a king v instead of Rhoads?

In my opinion the Flying V is the coolest guitar ever. But only buy one if you are playing live. I’ve owned 3 and sold all of them. Simply because at the time I wasn’t playing live, only at home sitting down and had many other more comfortable guitars to play so the V’s never really got played much. But live is where it’s at for the V - they are light, sound great,have great access right up the fretboard (as opposed to a Les Paul etc) and as mentioned - They are Cool as F#€K 🤘

Look no further than Gibson.

Flying V is identically with Michael Schenker

Why is there a massive gasp in the middle of the video it scared the absolute shit out of me I thought it was onset schizophrenia

thanks for this video. im a couch player and i was thinking about getting a V but not now ! Thanks

I’m too tall for a Rhoads. King V was made for a taller guitar the blonde tall guy in RATT. He was nick named “King” maybe because he was so tall. He had a beloved red Jackson “King” V. Randy was a tiny guy. His guitar was perfect for him.

I have a beautiful Japanese King V. The “Bolted Steel” graphic on it. It’s rare model.

I got one and it frickin howls all stock! I do plan on getting a Bare knuckle "nail bomb" bridge pickup for it though.

I have owned my black Epiphone Flying V for 24 years, bought it new when I was 18 years old. At the time I couldn't even play a guitar standing up, but I had to have it as it was the coolest thing I had ever seen! My idol was young Hetfield, but I preferred the 'Hammett black'.

Played it for many years during rehearsals and gigs, but always was very cautious with it. Still looks and plays amazing to this day. It was my second guitar after a Maiden inspired Mustang Strat. Quite a few guitars followed (amongst others a Jackson Rhoads, a Les Paul and several Mockingbirds), but only one stayed: the V.

Even though it attracts attention, I always felt more confident on stage behind a big old V than anything else.

I would do things for that Mustaine signature ESP

Really good information in this video.

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Albert King was known for playing the Blues on one of these Guitars, I restrung a Gibson Flying V w/ Flatwound Strings & it really sounded cool. Gibson Guitars were origianlly designed for Flatwound Strings so I bought one of them back to its original glory.

Do they not usually come with a whammy bar? Harmonic squealies are a must.

One thing I hate about owning a Flying V is every time I pull the guitar out of the case, people would instantly expect I'd shred like KK Downing when I'm actually nowhere near average player. Can't play in peace with this guitar. lol

No you shouldn't...more for me.

I am going to oder a Jackson JS32 King V next week its my dream Guitar

I tried many guitars I'm sort of a novice but a fine V always felt correct for me😝🤷🏼‍♂️

great insight. thanks, matt

As a Dave Mustaine fan, I've been dying to get a V.

But being a broke leftie sucks.
Can't find any low end left handed Flying V available.

Just started back playing almost a year ago, started with the epiphone prophecy flying V. It’s amazing!

I'm totally getting a flying V, specifically the rhoads one 😉

Love my King V and explorer.

Hey i have a question..between the Ltd Arrow and the Cort,which one is a better guitar?

I just got a new Gibson Flying V in a trade. I'd never played one. Thought it might be cool. Got to say I'm not in love with it, but at least I have one in my collection I guess.

Which is your favourite out of the Gibson 70s reissue Flying V or the Explorer?

I just bought one last week. I just want to own the whole Gibson collection. I’m now just missing an Explorer and a 335! I love it!

I want to buy a flying v but:
Never played one, but i love mustaine.
im afraid the standard model is too big for my small hands.
I prefer playing the guitar while sitting.
But im left handed and cant find it anywhere to test it.
Maybe an upsidedown model?

I've played Vs since 1986 @ 13. First was a Washburn FV-10V. Ash, stock pickups were HOT. I have a 2015 Gibson with the Dirty Fingers pickups. But I'm really only using a BC RICH V with EMGs. It's My favorite, love these pickups. I live in the mids. Back to the V, I'm used to the straight edge of it or an Iron Bird.

Flying v's are garbage. Worst guitars ever made.

Cool video, I own a Solar V and wanted to see what other people thought about the stance with a guitar. One thing you did not mention that might be key for begginers is that when you are playing Vs standing up it's either hard or impossible to look at the fretboard depending on the model

Had a Gibson 'V' back in the day. Often played "in the pit" (accompanying a full orchestra). 99% clean rhythm work. It raised some eyebrows, to be sure, but I did keep getting callbacks every other weekend, and they paid me. Non guitarists expect tons of distortion and head banging til I demonstrated that this odd looking instrument has the exact same components as a Les Paul or a 335, and thus sounds the same. Then I came to realize that violinists, clarinet players and French horn players have their quirks and eccentricities ijust like guitarists do. Bassoon players are the weirdest, BTW!
You're right about the case issue.
I remodeled and tweaked a Hard-shell bass case for mine. Worked fine. Ended up building my own case. Sold it many years ago but still miss it. Prolly get another on before I die. Either that or an Explorer, which is better ergonomically. Firebirds are the worst!
That's my rant, and I'm sticking to it!
Happy playing, Everybody!!

Ive played rhoads v's since was a teenager in the 80's. My two favorites im my profile pic

I'm a jackson rhoads pro owner for 7 years. If you are used to play other types, no matter what you do, you will find the body and the neck low when you sit. To overcome this, I use a foot stand, but it's still low. It's not something you can't get used to. But I wouldn't suggest them for a person who is in the beginning of his/her guitar journey. Stand & play isn't so logical while playing at home. You will eventually want to sit. Other things are all manageable easily.

King v

Hell with gibson by a JACKSON

Great video

I have a westone dynasty and esp V. Both badass.

owned a hondo flying v over 40 yrs and prefer it than any nornal shape

Yes u should

Your damn rite I should own one and I will , it might be a Epiphone but I'm getting one , wish James Hatfield would give me his lol 👍

I need a V guitar ,Because strat guitar it’s unconfortable for me ( due to my Breast size and 🍼🤦‍♀️).
I think V guitar is the solution to my problem.

With regards to the neck dive, your picking arm forearm should be pressing down on the body anyway which eliminates neck dive.
That's the way to properly play any guitar.

Wings, dude. If they were fins it would be called a Swimming V.