Gibson Custom 1969 Flying V Reissue Electric Guitar - Gloss, Aqua Mist

Late-1960s Gibson designs were many things, but few guitarists would describe them as subtle. The instruments from this storied era favored shape, intent and the kind of visual attitude that could hold its own under stage lights before a note was played. The Gibson Custom 1969 Flying V Reissue electric guitar channels that spirit with a solid mahogany body, 1960s SlimTaper D neck profile, rosewood fingerboard and Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, all finished in a vivid gloss Aqua Mist nitrocellulose lacquer. Part of Gibson Custom’s 2026 Limited-Edition Collection, this reissue delivers the cutting response, fast feel and unmistakable stage presence that define the Flying V, while honoring the period-correct construction and detailing that made late-'60s examples so compelling.

Aqua Mist Finish for Bold Visual Presence

The gloss Aqua Mist finish enhances the Flying V’s sharp geometry with metallic depth and dimensional character. The nitrocellulose lacquer allows the finish to remain vibrant while preserving resonance and responsiveness. With no body binding and clean, uninterrupted lines, the silhouette feels purposeful and direct—exactly what a late-'60s Flying V demands.

Custombucker Alnico 3 Pickups Soar With Classic Character

A matched pair of Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups delivers warm lows, articulate mids and clear highs with dynamic response. The traditional Flying V control layout—two volume controls, one master tone and a three-way toggle—provides intuitive control and tonal versatility while maintaining the guitar’s vintage-correct interface.

Solid Mahogany Construction With Long Tenon Stability

The solid mahogany body provides warmth, sustain and tonal authority, grounding the Flying V’s aggressive visual design with a balanced voice. With no weight relief, the guitar retains the density players expect from a serious Gibson Custom build. Lastly, a long neck tenon reinforces the neck-to-body connection, enhancing resonance and keeping notes articulate and connected across the instrument.

1960s SlimTaper D Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard

The 1960s SlimTaper D neck profile delivers a fast, comfortable feel that suits the Flying V’s naturally agile playing posture. The rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and articulation, while split-diamond inlays, reissue medium jumbo frets and a 12" radius create a smooth playing surface for expressive bends and precise rhythm work. A Corian nut completes the period-correct package with authentic feel and response.

Take Flight With a Distinctive Flying V Reissue

Chrome hardware, Kluson Deluxe tuners, white plastics, black Witch Hat knobs, an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece complete the period-correct design. Limited to 100 instruments worldwide as part of Gibson Custom’s 2026 Limited-Edition Collection, the Gibson Custom 1969 Flying V Reissue combines late-'60s attitude with Custom Shop craftsmanship for a bold and unmistakable electric guitar.