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Flying V

The Flying V: The history of an iconic guitar

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Andre Calilhanna

Since the first production electric guitar rolled out of its plant in 1936, Gibson has crafted some of the industry’s most iconic guitars — from the Les Paul and SG to the Memphis blues classic. But the lore and design of the Flying V and its modernistic siblings hold a special place in the Gibson catalog. Read the post.

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Slide guitar: A tutorial in six videos

October 11, 2018January 15, 2019 Keith Hatschek

If you haven’t ever tried to play slide guitar, all you need is a metal or glass slide, some patience, and to apply a few basic tips, as presented in these six videos. Read the post.

humbucking pickup

The birth of the humbucking pickup

December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 Tony Bacon

Excerpted from Chapter 3, “From the Flying V to the Jazzmaster” from the new book, Electric Guitars: Design and Invention (Backbeat Books), this post gives a brief history of the invention of the humbucking pickup. Read More.

Fender Precision bass

The early days of the Fender Precision bass

November 28, 2016November 30, 2016 Tony Bacon

Excerpted from The Bass Book, here’s a brief history of the Fender Precision bass – an instrument that revolutionized modern rock ‘n roll. Read More.

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Eric Clapton and the Gibson 335 guitar

November 14, 2016November 14, 2016 Tony Bacon

Excerpted from The Gibson 335 Guitar Book, take a glimpse into Eric Clapton’s heralded Gibson 335 hollowbody that was first featured with Cream and went on to garner $847,000 at auction in 2004. Read More.

Guitar icons - Tom Petty

Guitar icons and the Gibson Flying V guitar

February 19, 2016January 15, 2021 Andre Calilhanna

So many iconic guitarists have made their mark on music history using a Flying V, and a host of others who have made significant use of the guitar, either on record or live. Untold numbers have dabbled with this legendary guitar model, and there are a host of non-Gibson Flying V users who deserve inclusion in the list. Read more.

Gibson Flying V guitars

The history of the incomparable Gibson Flying V guitar

January 20, 2016January 15, 2021 Andre Calilhanna

The Modernistic trio of the Flying V, the Moderne, and the Explorer were first designed in 1957 with the concept of bringing futuristic design elements to the Gibson electric guitar line. Borrowing ideas from other modern designs of the era, Gibson created some of the more exotic production guitars of its day. Read more.

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