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Ebony
Wine Red
Flying V 2016 T
Soaring Rock Tones
Vanguards of
Innovation
The Gibson Flying V 2016 T is true to the original icon of heavy metal with traditional features and upgraded performance. It delivers driving, deep tone for your most demanding rock requirements.
Body
It was modern then, it's modern now - and retains that rich, distinctive tone
Setup
Right out of the case, this handcrafted, American-made guitar is ready for immediate action
Bridge
Gibson's classic string anchors provide rock solid sustain and accurate intonation
Pickups
The powerful '57 Classic and BurstBucker 3 humbuckers help rule the stage with scorching leads and crunching rhythm tones
Finish
The hand-sprayed, high-gloss finish keeps your guitar's look, feel and sound at its best
Inlays
Minimalist dot fingerboard inlays provide subtle elegance while maintaining tradition
Neck
The profile with a need for a speed takes shredding to extremes
Fingerboard
Traditional tone, solid playing feel, and massive sustain
Neck width
Wrap your hand around the traditional Flying V playing feel
Nut
Density for solid sustain, self-lubrication for accurate return-to-pitch after bending - without string stick
Body:
Solid mahogany in the iconic Flying-V style
Setup:
Comprehensive hand-finished setup
Bridge:
Tune-o-matic with stopbar tailpiece
Pickups:
'57 Classic and BurstBucker 3 humbuckers
Finish:
Genuine nitrocellulose lacquer
Inlays:
Elegant acrylic dots
Neck:
Slim Taper™ profile
Fingerboard:
Thicker one-piece rosewood fingerboard
Neck width:
Historic original 1 11/16" neck width
Nut:
TekToid nut
Body
Body
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
Multi
Density:
A-WR, C-EB
Binding:
Cream
Weight
Average Weight (body only):
3 lbs. 12.8 oz
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
:
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Body Contour
Carve:
Flat
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Flying V
Profile:
slim taper
Thickness at Fret 1:
0.800"
Thickness at Fret 12:
0.850"
Other Materials:
Average Weight:
1 lbs. 2.0 oz
Peg Head
Type:
Flying V
Inlay:
Blank
Peg Head Binding:
None
Logo:
None
Silkscreen:
None
Headstock Angle:
17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
4.0 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance:
0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type:
Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive:
Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used:
Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge
Nut
Style:
Nut
Material:
TekToid
Width:
1.695"
Slots:
B:
E: 0.046"
A: 0.036"
D: 0.028"
G: 0.016"
B: 0.011"
e: 0.009"
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Rosewood
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Dark
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
30.48 cm / 12 "
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
4.3053cm / 1.695" @ nut, 5.7404cm / 2.260" @ end of board
Scale:
62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding:
Cream
Side Dots (Color):
Black
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Dot
Material:
Acrylic
Dimensions:
0.63246cm / 0.249"
Average Weight:
Finishes
Ebony
Color Code:
EB
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Walnut
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Ebony #410-B5V-5267
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Wine Red
Color Code:
WR
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Walnut
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Wine Red
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
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Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
57 ZB
BB 3 ZB
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250/5250
5500/5750
Material of Wire (gauge):
Enamel (42)
Enamel (42)
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68"
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68"
Coil Material:
ABS
ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
47.3075 cm / 18.625"
59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187 x 0.489"
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187 x 0.489"
Magnet Material:
Alnico II
Alnico II
Magnet Position from Nut:
Magnet Dimensions:
Polarities:
Cover:
None
None
Qfactor:
5.59
2.98
ResistanceDC:
7925 Ohms
8570 Ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2458.16 Hz
2538.93 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Control Pocket Assembly
Lead Volume
Rhythm Volume
Type:
Push/Pull 500K Non-Linear
Push/Pull 500K Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:
500V
500V
Range:
0-500K
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
+/- 20%
+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
200 ohms
200 ohms
Master Tone
Rhythm Tone
Type:
500K Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:
500V
Range:
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
200 ohms
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
.022uF
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
Grover Green Keys
Material:
Zamak
Weight:
31.1845 gm / 1.1oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
14:01
Gear Type:
Worm
What is allowable turn:
Proprietary
Plating specs:
Chrome
Part numbers:
430-14139, 430-14140
String Dimensions
E:
1.1684mm / 0.046"
A:
0.9144 mm / 0.036"
D:
0.6604 mm / 0.026"
G:
0.4064mm / 0.016"
B:
0.2794mm / 0.011"
e:
0.2286mm / 0.009"
Bridge
Style:
Tune-o-matic
Material:
Zamak
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-10119
Weight:
72.5748 g / 2.56 oz
Dimensions of String Slots
E:
1.4732mm / 0.058"
A:
1.2192mm / 0.048"
D:
0.9652mm / 0.038"
G:
0.7112mm / 0.028"
B:
0.4826mm / 0.019''
e:
0.3556mm / 0.014"
Tailpiece
Style:
Stop Bar
Compensated:
No
Material:
Zamak
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-10135
Weight:
82.21 g / 2.9 oz.
Output Jack
Style:
1/4" mono with dual tip contact
Jack Plate
Style:
None
Material:
n/a
Part Number:
n/a
Weight:
n/a
Strap Buttons
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
None
Part numbers:
430-19160 / 430-19160E
Weight:
4.0 g / 0.14 oz.
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
Flying V
Part Number:
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
White, hot stamped gold "Gibson"
Part Number:
430-19014
Knobs
Style:
Gold Top Hat
Part Number:
430-19778
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
No
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
None
Part Number:
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:
None
Part Number:
Trim Rings
Style:
Cream humbucker Low/High
Part Number:
Accessories
Case
Style:
Gigbag
Color:
Black
Strap Locks:
None
Tools:
Truss rod wrench
2.5mm adjustment wrench, Polishing cloth
Manual:
Yes
COA/Other:
N/A
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