I’m quite sure that the marketing department of Gibson have been working hard to get flying V’s into the hands of players that wouldn’t normally be associated with them. Recently I’ve seen a few notable modern blues (Matt Scofield) or popular YouTube players using them. I don’t know why I find this interesting but I’ve never liked V’s, I always thought they didn’t sound much different than an SG and they are infinitely more inconvenient (such as gig bags or playing sat down).
Albert King aside they aren’t a guitar I’d attribute to the blues either.
Anyone else noticed this trend?
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I’ve given up on that idea because I can’t bring myself to pay 1500 quid for one...plus I’d really only like one with a Dean BFH.
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As a fat, middle aged man, I know I’d look ridiculous.
Playing a Flying V wouldn’t lessen this in any way….
Are Savoy Brown considered to be blues?
I'd ignore all the, you can only play certain styles on specific guitars, as it is just following the herd, which is a recipe for cover band hell where you see every band mimicking the acts they cover or just loads of musical clones.
Back on topic, I do love a Flying V and yet I hated them when I was a teenager, so maybe it is an old man thing?
Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash still plays a V and it's his trademark, and of course Jimi Hendrix played one too.
And if a Gibson is a bit too pricey for a trial rummage, you can pick up an Epi flying V for £449 but you'll need to buy the case separately if you want one.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-Quincy-Flying-V-Electric-Guitar-Classic-Shape-Design-Authentic-Headstock-UK-/392948694829?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286