Description
The Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Flying V Reissue in Antique Natural isn't just a guitar-it's a bold piece of rock 'n' roll history brought back to life. Originally too ahead of its time, the Flying V didn't catch fire until years after its 1958 debut; but when it did, it found its way into the hands of some of music's most fearless tone pioneers. From Albert King and Lonnie Mack to Billy Gibbons and Dave Davies, the V became an icon of power, swagger, and individuality. This Mahogany Reissue pays tribute to that legacy, giving players a rare opportunity to experience the magic of a '58 V with the added tonal heft of solid mahogany construction.
Unlike the original Korina-bodied versions, this model features a full mahogany neck and body, which dials in a warmer, denser voice with added low-mid punch-perfect for players leaning into classic rock and heavy riffs. The all-mahogany build also makes it a more accessible alternative for those chasing the vibe of the original but looking for something with a bit more tonal weight. It's loaded with a pair of unpotted Custombuckers with Alnico 3 magnets, delivering that unmistakable vintage bark with wide-open clarity and bite. Add in a hide-glue neck joint and period-correct CTS pots, and you're right in the golden era of Gibson tone.
The playability feels just right. A chunky yet comfortable 50s Rounded Medium C neck carve fills the hand nicely without slowing you down, while the Indian rosewood fretboard and 22 vintage frets make bends, slides, and chord work feel effortless. Intonation and sustain are dialed in via the ABR-1 bridge and string-through-body design with a lacquered brass chevron tailpiece-an eye-catching detail that's as functional as it is distinctive.
The aesthetic is pure vintage cool. Finished in Antique Natural with aged gold hardware and period-correct black top hat knobs, this guitar looks like it just stepped out of a time machine. It even ships in a brown/pink hardshell case with a plush pink interior, a fitting throne for a guitar that's equal parts oddball and icon.
The 1958 Mahogany Flying V Reissue captures everything that made the original so daring and everything that makes vintage reissues so desirable. It's a statement piece, a performance tool, and a time capsule all in one. At Cream City Music, we love guitars with character, and this one has it in spades.
Specifications:
- Material: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
- Nut width: 1.687" / 42.86mm
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Number of frets: 22
- Nut: Nylon
- Inlay: Pearloid Dot
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: String through Body - Lacquered Brass Chevron
- Tuners: Kluson Single Ring
- Control Knobs: True Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer
- Plating: Aged Gold
- Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
- Case: Historic Flying V Brown/Pink Hardshell
Sku: 58MVANVOGH1
Unlike the original Korina-bodied versions, this model features a full mahogany neck and body, which dials in a warmer, denser voice with added low-mid punch-perfect for players leaning into classic rock and heavy riffs. The all-mahogany build also makes it a more accessible alternative for those chasing the vibe of the original but looking for something with a bit more tonal weight. It's loaded with a pair of unpotted Custombuckers with Alnico 3 magnets, delivering that unmistakable vintage bark with wide-open clarity and bite. Add in a hide-glue neck joint and period-correct CTS pots, and you're right in the golden era of Gibson tone.
The playability feels just right. A chunky yet comfortable 50s Rounded Medium C neck carve fills the hand nicely without slowing you down, while the Indian rosewood fretboard and 22 vintage frets make bends, slides, and chord work feel effortless. Intonation and sustain are dialed in via the ABR-1 bridge and string-through-body design with a lacquered brass chevron tailpiece-an eye-catching detail that's as functional as it is distinctive.
The aesthetic is pure vintage cool. Finished in Antique Natural with aged gold hardware and period-correct black top hat knobs, this guitar looks like it just stepped out of a time machine. It even ships in a brown/pink hardshell case with a plush pink interior, a fitting throne for a guitar that's equal parts oddball and icon.
The 1958 Mahogany Flying V Reissue captures everything that made the original so daring and everything that makes vintage reissues so desirable. It's a statement piece, a performance tool, and a time capsule all in one. At Cream City Music, we love guitars with character, and this one has it in spades.
Specifications:
- Material: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
- Nut width: 1.687" / 42.86mm
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Number of frets: 22
- Nut: Nylon
- Inlay: Pearloid Dot
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: String through Body - Lacquered Brass Chevron
- Tuners: Kluson Single Ring
- Control Knobs: True Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer
- Plating: Aged Gold
- Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
- Case: Historic Flying V Brown/Pink Hardshell
Sku: 58MVANVOGH1
