1969 Gibson Flying V
The 1969 Flying V — reissue-era mahogany V. The guitar that defined rock's rebellious image.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$10,500–$15,000
Very Good
$6,000–$10,500
Good
$3,000–$6,000
Fair
$1,500–$3,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-o-matic bridge with stop tailpiece (V-shaped body) |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Cherry, Natural, White, Black |
| Est. Production | 300 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two humbucking pickups.
What Changed in 1969
V becoming established in hard rock. Indian rosewood transition beginning.
Collector's Notes
Reissue Vs are excellent instruments. Verify original pickups, hardware, and finish. Early reissues (1966-1969) are significantly more valuable than later production.