Description
Few guitars carry the visual punch and historic weight of the Gibson Custom Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector's Edition in Black and White. This is not simply a signature model; it is a painstaking recreation of one of the most influential Flying Vs ever to hit a stage. Schenker's original 1971 Medallion Flying V, famously refinished into the bold black and white design, powered UFO's early records and helped define the vocabulary of hard rock lead guitar. That very instrument, now part of Kirk Hammett's collection, became a blueprint for generations of players .
Built from detailed 3D scans of the original guitar, this Collector's Edition captures every nuance of Schenker's road-worn icon. The mahogany Flying V body delivers the focused midrange punch and singing sustain that made those classic riffs and soaring solos cut through massive stage volumes. The Murphy Lab Light Aged treatment gives the black and white finish the look and feel of decades of honest touring use, right down to the subtle hardware patina. Limited to just 50 pieces worldwide and hand-signed by Michael Schenker on the back of the headstock, this is a serious piece for the collector who values both tone and legacy .
The three-piece mahogany neck features a 50s Rounded Medium C profile that feels substantial without being bulky. It strikes a comfortable balance for players who dig into big bends and wide vibrato. The one-piece Indian rosewood fretboard is outfitted with 22 frets and cellulose dot inlays, keeping the aesthetic period-correct and clean. A Corian nut, ABR-1 bridge with wire, and Historic Reissue Stop Bar anchor the strings with precision. Schaller M6 tuners provide smooth, dependable tuning stability whether you are tracking in the studio or pushing air through a half stack on stage.
Tonally, the unpotted T-Top humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets are a major part of the magic. They offer articulate highs, tight low end, and that unmistakable upper-mid bite that defined Schenker's lead voice. Each pickup has its own volume control, paired with a master tone, all hand-wired with 500k CTS potentiometers and a ceramic capacitor for classic response and dynamic sensitivity. Roll the volume back and they clean up beautifully; open them up and they roar with vintage authority.
Visually, the split black and white motif extends from the body to the headstock, complete with a split-color truss rod cover and white pickguard partially painted black. It is a design that feels aggressive yet refined, instantly recognizable from across the room. The included custom replica flight case with M.S.G. graphics reinforces that this is more than a guitar; it is a tribute to a defining chapter in rock history .
For the dedicated Schenker fan, the serious Flying V collector, or the player who wants a stage-ready instrument with undeniable presence, this Murphy Lab aged Collector's Edition stands apart. At Cream City Music, we see countless exceptional guitars pass through our hands. Very few carry this level of story, accuracy, and attitude in one package. This is a rare opportunity to own a faithful recreation of a true hard rock cornerstone, built with intention and meant to inspire.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Flying V
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Finish: Black/White; Murphy Lab Light Aged
- Neck Material: 3-piece Mahogany
- Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
- Fingerboard Material: One-Piece Indian Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Nut Width: 1.575" / 40.005mm
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Material: Corian
- Inlays: Cellulose Dot
- Bridge: ABR-1 (Wire)
- Tailpiece: Historic Reissue Stop Bar
- Tuners: Schaller M6
- Control Knobs: Knurled White Top Hat with Gold Lettering and Numbers and Dial Pointer
- Hardware Plating: Chrome; Murphy Lab Light Aged
- Neck Pickup: T-Top Humbucker; Alnico 5; Unpotted
- Bridge Pickup: T-Top Humbucker; Alnico 5; Unpotted
- Controls: 2 Volume; Master Tone; Hand-wired with 500k CTS Potentiometers and Ceramic Capacitor
- Case: Custom Replica Flight Case with M.S.G. Graphics
Sku: 71FVMSBWMLCH1
