Glam meets metal with a 21st century twist. The full mirror pickguard of the New Century series on the instantly recognized Flying V body. Let ‘em know you’re there to rock from the second you hit the stage.

Features:

• Full-body mirror pickguard
• Mirror trussrod cover
• Mahogany body and neck
• Classic ‘60s neck
• 496R & 500T humbuckers

specs:

• Manufactured in: Nashville, TN
• Download Datasheet
  
  
  BODY
• Body Species: Mahogany
  
  NECK
• Species: Mahogany
• Profile: Flying V
• Neck Joint Location: 17th fret
  
  FINGERBOARD
• Species: Ebony
• Scale Length: 243/4"
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut Width: 1.695"
• Inlays: Mirror Dot
  
  HARDWARE
• Plating Finish: Chrome
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Bridge: Tune-o-matic
• Knobs: Black Top Hat with silver inserts
• Tuners: Chrome Grover Kidney
  
  ELECTRONICS
• Neck Pickups: 496R Ceramic magnet humbucker
• Bridge Pickups: 500T Ceramic magnet humbucker
• Controls: Two volume, one tone, three-way switch
  
  OTHER
• Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046
  
  CASE
• Case Interior: Dark Grey Plush
• Case Exterior: Black Reptile Pattern Hardshell
• Case Silkscreen: Silver 'Gibson USA' logo
  

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