{"product_id":"gibson-flying-v-1969-reissue-ebony-pre-owned-1994","title":"Gibson Flying V 1969 Reissue Ebony (Pre-Owned, 1994)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, this one owner instrument exhibits lots of signs of use throughout; from subtle finish checking, small chips, scratches, small cracks in the pickguard to lots of general play-wear. Supplied with the Original Gibson Canadian-Made Brown Hardshell Case (replacement handle).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V has received a full in house set-up, including a fret dress and a new luthier-made bone nut. The frets have lots of life left in them, averaging a height of 0.032\". The guitars plays and intonates well across the fretboard with a low action and plenty of room for adjustment at the bridge and truss rod. The original pots date to 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile the guitar remains in an original state, there are a few things to note;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement speed knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement bone nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 replacement screw on the pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Original Pickup are currently in place, however there are signs others have been fitted in the past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial No:- 94012121\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight:-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Depth @ 1st Fret:- 0.819\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Depth @ 12th Fret:- 0.880\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting Fact!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1994, to celebrate their Centennial (100-year) anniversary, Gibson altered their serial number system for most electric models. Instead of using the standard 8-digit numbering format (where the first and fifth digits indicate the year), the majority of 1994 electric models utilized a specific system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94RRRRRR (8 digits)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e The serial number will always begin with \"94\" to denote the 1994 anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Production Rank:\u003c\/strong\u003e The remaining 6 digits (RRRRRR) represent the sequential production ranking of the instrument across that entire calendar year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Binding: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24-3\/4 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition Markers: Pearloid Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Join: 18th Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstock: 17° Pitch Sharp Pointed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal: Gold \"Gibson\" on Trussrod Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Gibson Deluxe Kluson-Style w\/Keystone Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: 1-5\/8\" Thick Solid Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: V Combine \"Large Pickguard\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical\/Hardware Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Original Gibson TM500TDB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Original Gibson TM496RDB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 2-Volume, 1-Tone, 3-position Pickup Selector Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Chrome Plated Tune-o-matic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece: Stop-bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJack: Top Mounted 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58101012791641,"sku":null,"price":1799.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/5001\/0457\/files\/2D9D416A-9E2A-420F-B00E-15D870676415_1_201_a.jpg?v=1780134896","url":"https:\/\/codysguitars.co.uk\/products\/gibson-flying-v-1969-reissue-ebony-pre-owned-1994","provider":"Cody's Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}