1969 Gibson Flying V

by A.J.
(Pennsylvania)

I would like to know the value of my family's Gibson Flying V. I made the $5.00 suggested donation (receipt i.d. #4441-8848-2453-5856)

The Serial Number of the guitar is: 932530. A signed response from an inquiry made to Gibson USA states, "The serial number indicates your guitar was manufactured in 1969. That year only 15 Flying V's were shipped from the factory".

It has a red finish. The guitar is in an absolutely original and unmolested condition. Any additional information you are able to provide with an estimate of the guitar's value is appreciated.

ANSWER

Hi, A.J.--

Here is the general info:

FLYING V MAHOGANY (1ST REISSUE, 1966-1970 MFG.)

- V-shaped one-piece Honduras mahogany body, one-piece Honduras mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, 1.5625 in. nut width, pointed V-shaped headstock with large white truss rod cover with Gibson logo and three-per-side Klusontuners, tune-o-matic bridge, Gibson vibrato tailpiece, large white pickguard that covers most of the body, two patent number decal pickups with no pickup rings, three center foil (early models) or witch hat black (later models) knobs in triangle configuration (two v, master tone), a three-way pickup switch, and a regular input jack all mounted on the pickguard, chrome hardware, available in Black, Candy Apple Red, Cherry, Natural (Walnut), Pelham Blue, Sparkling Burgundy, or Sunburst finish, 1.3125 in. body depth, approx. 175 mfg. 1966-1970.

The pricing info:

Mint $30,000
Exc.+ $22,500
Exc. $18,000
Avg.+ $15,000
Avg. $12,500
General $10,000

Lynne