The Gibson Flying V [Paperback]

Zachary R. Fjestad (Author), Larry Meiners (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 7, 2007

The illustrated history of this Modernistic guitar is back for a revised second edition. Larry Meiners wrote and published the first edition in 2001, and author Zachary R. Fjestad (Blue Book of Electric Guitars) has revised and added information to this book. This book includes the history of the Flying V from the first designs in the mid-1950s to the models Gibson is currently producing fifty years later. New additions include all the models to be introduced and discontinued since 2001, the inclusion of Epiphone Flying Vs, and a new chapter on other manufacturers who have copied this fascinating design. An eight page color section and several specification pages make identifying your Flying V a breeze!

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About the Author

Zachary Fjestad is the author of the Blue Book of Electric Guitars, the Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars, and the Blue Book of Guitar Amplifiers. Larry Meiners has written numerous articles on vintage guitar collecting, and is the author of The Flying V and Gibson Shipment Totals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Blue Book Publications, Inc.; 2 edition (September 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886768722
• ISBN-13: 978-1886768727
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #956,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything about The Mighty V, January 2, 2008

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Glen Kepic "IBZRRSR" (Norcal native) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gibson Flying V (Paperback)

I just received this book in the mail yesterday and I love it.From design beginnings to a complete model listing with production dates and factories to headstock designs, it's all in here.Theres even a section on the cases!

My first lasting impression from the Flying V was as an 8 year old kid in '65 watching "Shindig" and The Kinks came on.They played "Tired Of Waiting" and there was Dave Davies with his Korina V, playing it with his arm in the fork of the body. Well,this book mentions not only when and where Dave bought his V but how much he paid for it(you won't believe it).

I've been a V fan ever since from Andy Powell to the Schenker Brothers to Dave Meniketti (the first Yesterday and Today album) and Albert King and beyond. I wish the color section was a bit longer but everything else about this book is outstanding. Great detail about the Hendrix "Flying Angels" as he called them with photos of Jimi in action as well.

The "Flying V Wanna-Bees" section is great also with coverage on Epiphone,Dean,Hamer and Ibanez models.

This book is awesome and will give me hours of enjoyment.
Now if I could just find that used Epi '67 style I've been looking for.