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When Rock and Roll Enlisted for Duty. Some guitars whisper sweet nothings. Others politely request your attention. This Olive Drab Flying V doesn't ask permission - it reports for duty with the kind of aggressive swagger that's been terrorizing stages since the late '50s.
You've seen Flying Vs make history in the hands of everyone from Hendrix to Mustaine, but this military tribute takes that rebellious V-shaped attitude and gives it some serious battlefield credibility. That Worn Olive Drab finish isn't just a color choice - it's a statement of purpose, complete with authentic military decals representing every branch of our Armed Services adorning both front and back.
Here's where Gibson's practical wisdom shines through: instead of loading this combat-ready axe with complicated electronics, they kept the control layout brutally simple. One volume, one tone, three-way selector switch. That's it. When you're in the heat of musical battle, the last thing you need is a control panel that requires an engineering degree to operate.
The real firepower comes from that matched 490R/490T humbucker combination. The neck pickup delivers creamy warmth perfect for rhythm work that cuts through any mix, while that bridge 490T serves up enough aggressive bite to melt faces from the back row. Both pickups respond beautifully to your playing dynamics - clean up with lighter touch, or dig in hard for that snarling overdrive that Flying Vs are famous for.
That all-mahogany construction with rosewood fingerboard creates the perfect balance of warmth and clarity, while the Slim Taper neck profile lets your fingers navigate those 22 frets with military precision. Chrome hardware and black appointments complete the tactical aesthetic without sacrificing that classic Gibson DNA.
This isn't just paying tribute to our service members - it's honoring the aggressive spirit that makes rock and roll worth defending.
Model: Flying V Tribute
Color: Worn Olive Drab
Body Style: Flying V
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck profile: Slim Taper
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Number of frets: 22
Nut: Graphtec
Inlay: Acrylic Dots
Plating: Nickel
Bridge: TOM
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Knobs: Black Tophats
Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone
Neck pickup: 490R
Bridge pickup: 490T
Controls: Volume, Tone & 3-way toggle
Plastics: Black
Pickguard: Black
Finish: Satin
