Flying V
Pointy rock axe
Flying V refers to a distinctive V-shaped electric guitar design introduced by Gibson in 1958, recognized for its angular, futuristic silhouette and association with hard rock and heavy metal musicians.
The term also describes a formation—geese fly in a Flying V, as do hockey players on a power play or aircraft in formation.
The shape suggests forward momentum and aggressive intent.
- GibsonInstrument brand or cocktail
- guitar bodyHollow resonating section
- neckHead-body junction
- electricPowered by current
- guitarFretted stringed instrument
instrument · geese · point · sharp · formation · flock of geese · pickups · migration · strings · frets · shape · rock music · classic rock · tuning · power chord · heavy metal · chords · Dave Grohl
Flying Vergonomic design
Structure optimized for user comfort
Stratocaster · classical guitar · lap-friendly · jazz guitar · Les Paul
Flying Vtraditional
Following long-held customs
classic · conventional · understated · conservative · vintage
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