A thread for pictures of Flying V's

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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by ThePearDream » Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:19 am

The "Korina" Vs are my favorite look, but this is pretty great too:
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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by JSett » Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:33 am

I love those wild Bigsby conversions. Shame it's a goddamn Bigsby though...would much prefer a Vibrola/Maestro
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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Fiddy » Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:37 pm

JSett wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:33 am
I love those wild Bigsby conversions. Shame it's a goddamn Bigsby though...would much prefer a Vibrola/Maestro
A short one though.

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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Zork » Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:46 pm

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Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:28 am
What would be the best bang-for-buck 58 style V out there? I'd almost certainly put P90s in regardless so pickups aren't a factor

Vintage VV60

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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Fiddy » Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:07 pm

Zork wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:46 pm
JSett wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:28 am
What would be the best bang-for-buck 58 style V out there? I'd almost certainly put P90s in regardless so pickups aren't a factor

Vintage VV60

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Best bang for your buck?

Greco, Burny, Fernandes, Orville or Aria. Solid instruments that hold their used value.

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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:40 pm

ThePearDream wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:19 am
The "Korina" Vs are my favorite look, but this is pretty great too:
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That blue is SO good. You don't often see good colors like that on Vs.
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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Embenny » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:18 pm

Shadoweclipse13 wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:40 pm
That blue is SO good. You don't often see good colors like that on Vs.
Agreed. Flying V colour palettes are so lame that I got excited to find a two-tone sunburst 2015 model. My other ones are black and white.

I've been seriously considering a refinish in something loud, but it feels like a waste since they're all in decent condition. I'm hoping I'll find a super cheap one with a beat up or nasty looking finish, so that I have an excuse. Maybe something with a repaired headstock break that would be covered up by the refin.
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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Fiddy » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:21 pm

I just missed out on a blue lpb. It was a bolt on neck though.

I was on the fence, then when i decided to go for it, it was no longer listed.

Not sure how i feel about that Bigsby though...

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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Embenny » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:32 pm

tribi9 wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:21 pm
Not sure how i feel about that Bigsby though...
I'm sure of how I feel. It looks like a codpiece, but one that's...orthotic, for some reason.

I adore the way Flying Vs play while sitting down though, so anything that interferes with that (like a Bigsby, or when they move the output jack to the inside of the lower wing) instantly kills the appeal. It manages to take one of the guitar's strengths and turns it into a weakness. You can only play it standing, and it'll be much heavier on the strap to boot.

The most functional option is a Les Trem. It may not have a funky vintage look, but it works better than a Vibrola and weighs way less than a Bigsby, without interfering with the ergonomics.
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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:53 pm

Embenny wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:18 pm
Shadoweclipse13 wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:40 pm
That blue is SO good. You don't often see good colors like that on Vs.
Agreed. Flying V colour palettes are so lame that I got excited to find a two-tone sunburst 2015 model. My other ones are black and white.
To be fair though, your black and white one is FIRE :? Granted, you still had to change it a bit to get it that way, but it's so good.

Embenny wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:18 pm
I've been seriously considering a refinish in something loud, but it feels like a waste since they're all in decent condition. I'm hoping I'll find a super cheap one with a beat up or nasty looking finish, so that I have an excuse. Maybe something with a repaired headstock break that would be covered up by the refin.
Sounds like a good excuse to make your own... :w00t:

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The most functional option is a Les Trem. It may not have a funky vintage look, but it works better than a Vibrola and weighs way less than a Bigsby, without interfering with the ergonomics.
I LOVE Les Trems. Such a cool piece of equipment. I've got 2 on different guitars, and another on a project for a friend. I like that they work using so much less space on the body, especially for something like a V.
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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Fiddy » Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:00 pm

I don't like the look of les trems at all. I prefer the short lyre.
The lyre vibrola on that SG greco I had was pretty badass..

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These style of les trem i don't mind...

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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Embenny » Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:04 pm

Shadoweclipse13 wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:53 pm
To be fair though, your black and white one is FIRE :? Granted, you still had to change it a bit to get it that way, but it's so good.

...

I LOVE Les Trems. Such a cool piece of equipment. I've got 2 on different guitars, and another on a project for a friend. I like that they work using so much less space on the body, especially for something like a V.
Thanks. I love the way the white one turned out in the end, but I'd still love a purple metallic or blue/green sparkle on one of them.

I'm also planning to try out a Les Trem and roller bridge on whichever of my Vs ends up with the Twangmasters. Feels like something that needs to be done.
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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:42 pm

Embenny wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:04 pm
Shadoweclipse13 wrote:
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:53 pm
To be fair though, your black and white one is FIRE :? Granted, you still had to change it a bit to get it that way, but it's so good.

...

I LOVE Les Trems. Such a cool piece of equipment. I've got 2 on different guitars, and another on a project for a friend. I like that they work using so much less space on the body, especially for something like a V.
Thanks. I love the way the white one turned out in the end, but I'd still love a purple metallic or blue/green sparkle on one of them.

I'm also planning to try out a Les Trem and roller bridge on whichever of my Vs ends up with the Twangmasters. Feels like something that needs to be done.
That would be killer! I'm imagining a purple sparkle V, like a V-version of Sid's Andromedary :?
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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Jaguar018 » Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:53 am

In my early days of OSG I quickly found out with Jaguars, from all the helpful people here, that my favorite color, sherwood green, and my favorite neck option, blocks and binding, never existed on a USA production model.

My love of B&B necks extends to Gibsons, but I like those little blocks. Of course there are no versions of this on Flying Vs.

How am I going to get a V with that amazing purple sparkle finish and a small block B&B neck with a nice pointy headstock??!!? That's going to cost me a king's ransom. :'(

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Re: A thread for pictures of Flying V's

Post by Embenny » Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:11 am

Jaguar018 wrote:
Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:53 am
How am I going to get a V with that amazing purple sparkle finish and a small block B&B neck with a nice pointy headstock??!!? That's going to cost me a king's ransom. :'(
You're going to buy an Edwards Flying V (Made in Japan, by ESP) and have it refinished in purple sparkle.

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At least, that's what I've been considering doing for the last few months :D

My only concern is that I've never felt the Edwards neck profile, and I can't get them locally. I don't want to go through all that trouble, only to find out I hate the neck profile or something.

But seriously, those MIJ Edwards Vs have binding and small blocks...my absolute ideal look.
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