...who's rocking a Flying V?

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...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by Pacafeliz » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:54 am

Hey guys!

Almost 20 years ago, one of my first great catches on the internet was an early 70s Ibanez Rocket Roll (Flying V) in natural color... for about $40.
It had an amazing sound and feel, and it looked really cool... but i never got around the 80s association and stuff. Just too "macho" somehow.

Of course there have been non-hairmetal dudes with V's, think Bob Mould (an Ibanez just like mine), Hendrix, Albert King, etc.

...but does anyone here have a cool V at home, and takes it out to play for real?

I've decided i want to give myself another chance at one, that i picked up for very cheap - should be here somewhere next week. :ph34r:

So let's see 'em, and hear about your exveeriences! :fp: :derp: :blush:
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by MechaBulletBill » Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:06 am

I like the flying v as a blues guitar a la Albert King or Doyle Bramhall II, korina with gold hardware. Looks great, sounds great.
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by Zork » Sun Apr 23, 2017 12:17 pm

I had one of the early Korina Vs from Epiphone made in Czech Republic. It was one of the greatest guitars I ever had. Sold it for sentimental reasons and regretted it ever since. Stupid me.
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by mackerelmint » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:43 pm

I had a warmoth v in general Lee orange. Floyd rose, hot humbuggies, total stunt guitar. Took it to a tech and he skipped town with it.
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by MechaBulletBill » Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:02 pm

mackerelmint wrote:I had a warmoth v in general Lee orange. Floyd rose, hot humbuggies, total stunt guitar. Took it to a tech and he skipped town with it.
Oh, that's the guitar from that story? That really sucks! :(
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by mackerelmint » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:48 pm

MechaBulletBill wrote:
mackerelmint wrote:I had a warmoth v in general Lee orange. Floyd rose, hot humbuggies, total stunt guitar. Took it to a tech and he skipped town with it.
Oh, that's the guitar from that story? That really sucks!
Yup. I'd like to see him again.
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:22 pm

mackerelmint wrote:
MechaBulletBill wrote:
mackerelmint wrote:I had a warmoth v in general Lee orange. Floyd rose, hot humbuggies, total stunt guitar. Took it to a tech and he skipped town with it.
Oh, that's the guitar from that story? That really sucks!
Yup. I'd like to see him again.
Him? What'd you name him? :)
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by mackerelmint » Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:15 am

Shadoweclipse13 wrote:
Him? What'd you name him?

The tech. I mean, I'd like to have that guitar back, obviously, but the tech I'd love to see and put him on the spot about it. His name was Matt something.
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:41 am

mackerelmint wrote:
Shadoweclipse13 wrote:
Him? What'd you name him?

The tech. I mean, I'd like to have that guitar back, obviously, but the tech I'd love to see and put him on the spot about it. His name was Matt something.
Oh! My bad, I thought you were saying you'd like to see the guitar "him" back. Have any pictures? Sounds like a masterful beast of kickassness.
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by mackerelmint » Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:51 am

Shadoweclipse13 wrote:
mackerelmint wrote:
Shadoweclipse13 wrote:
Him? What'd you name him?

The tech. I mean, I'd like to have that guitar back, obviously, but the tech I'd love to see and put him on the spot about it. His name was Matt something.
Oh! My bad, I thought you were saying you'd like to see the guitar "him" back. Have any pictures? Sounds like a masterful beast of kickassness.
I don't, sadly. It was a hell of a sight. That thing was really fukkin' ORANGE.
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by DesmondWafers » Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:59 am

mackerelmint wrote:
The tech. I mean, I'd like to have that guitar back, obviously, but the tech I'd love stab in the balls.

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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by BoringPostcards » Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:36 am

DesmondWafers wrote:
mackerelmint wrote:
The tech. I mean, I'd like to have that guitar back, obviously, but the tech I'd love to stab in the balls.

Fixed.
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by DesmondWafers » Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:02 am

No, I meant it as a love-stab. Sure, you're stabbing them in the balls, but it's from your heart. I would never make such a simple mistake!
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by MechaBulletBill » Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:52 am

From Hell's heart, I stab at thy balls
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Re: ...who's rocking a Flying V?

Post by Arthon » Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:46 am

I have one. Gibson reissue 67 limited edition for Japan market in white. I really really love this guitar. It's so light! Sounds good too, since it have classic 57 hb and not super-hot pups. It's doesnt have the best clean sound, but It's great with mild to medium overdrive. It sound superb in my Vox ac15!

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