Flying V: The Illustrated History of this Modernistic Guitar [Paperback]

Larry Meiners (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2001

Flying Vintage Publishing is proud to announce the new Flying "V" book, by Larry Meiners. This 72-page book includes an 8-page color section. Photos of Flying V guitars as well as photographs of Jimi Hendrix, Billy F Gibbons, Lonnie Mack, Albert King, Michael Schenker, Eric Johnson, Rudolf Schenker and others playing Flying V guitars are included. Flying V models from 1958 to the present are discussed. Many pages of information are included, such as serial numbers, production figures, construction data, parts, cases and more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Flying "V" - The Illustrated History Of This Modernistic Guitar should be a part of every guitar enthusiast's library". -- 20th Century Guitar Magazine, Fall 2001

Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top said, "Man, we're enjoying the V book immensely". -- Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, Fall 2001

Lonnie Mack stated "looks like you did it right". -- Lonnie Mack (Guitar Player), Fall 2001

About the Author

Larry Meiners is the author of Flying V and Gibson Shipment Totals books. Larry is an author, artist and guitar player. He founded Flying Vintage Publishing to produce vintage and collectable guitar books, music and related media.

Mr. Meiners' vintage guitar articles have been published over the last decade in guitar magazines and books. Larry currently writes for Guitar Collector Magazine on the Internet.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Flying Vintage Publishing (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970827334
• ISBN-13: 978-0970827333
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,767,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Flying Vs!, March 8, 2002

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Christian Fulghum "Prince Chubby" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flying V: The Illustrated History of this Modernistic Guitar (Paperback)

Full disclosure here: I know the author Larry Meiners, and contributed to the book, but I have no financial interest in it.

If you are a guitar player or collector, especially one who enjoys rock and blues music, the Gibson Flying V is a fascinating instrument with a distinctive sound and an unusually rich history.
This book provides a detailed and rich history of this instrument from its conception and development through its introduction, near failure, and revitalization. It is still in production today, and the original Vs are one of the most highly sought after vintage guitars in the world.
This book lays out a well-researched and documented history of this instrument and widely varied notable players who have recorded with it and played it live.
I own over 100 books about guitars, and this one really does a credible job of telling its unique and historically significant history. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I do.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for the Flying V fan, March 8, 2002

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This review is from: Flying V: The Illustrated History of this Modernistic Guitar (Paperback)

What a great book. All the information you will ever need to know about the Gibson Flying V including the history, details of the changes Gibson made to the V throughout the years, detailed pictures, and shipping records that show how rare some of these guitars are. This book is loaded with great pictures of Flying V's and Flying V players. If you've ever played a V, or thought about buying a V, check this book out - you can't go wrong.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine book BUT it is............, May 1, 2007

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BigMamou "BigMamou" (Port Townsend, Washington USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flying V: The Illustrated History of this Modernistic Guitar (Paperback)

............STILL IN PRINT and available for 15 to 20 dollars from vendors on eBay! Don't pay the above ridiculous price for it!!