I imagine not, but I was thrown offguard when I got my new AMS cat where they are "closing out" gibson 1968 V's for $999. Im guessing its prolly just the 1968, but they dont appear any diff to me than Gibson vs have for years. ?? can someone clarify for me?? thanks
Gibson discontinuing V's?
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Jeffrec
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Re: Gibson discontinuing V's?
I looked on the Gibson website and couldn't find anything to say they're being discontinued. There used to be an area on their site for discontinued models, but I couldn't find it. Like you said, maybe it's just the 1968 model (or some baloney AMS is pulling to get the ball rolling sales-wise).
I looked on the Gibson website and couldn't find anything to say they're being discontinued. There used to be an area on their site for discontinued models, but I couldn't find it. Like you said, maybe it's just the 1968 model (or some baloney AMS is pulling to get the ball rolling sales-wise).
Zerberus
Baron Von Shred
Re: Gibson discontinuing V's?
The ´68 Model V is the standard Flying V we´ve all seen x million times over teh years, the `59/Korina Reissue style is the other one that Gibson only does limited runs of.
I call AMS-BS or AMS clearing out stock, but not Gibson discontinuing them.
The ´68 Model V is the standard Flying V we´ve all seen x million times over teh years, the `59/Korina Reissue style is the other one that Gibson only does limited runs of.
I call AMS-BS or AMS clearing out stock, but not Gibson discontinuing them.
alteredbeast
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simple. they're trying to create urgency. i guess its working for some.
simple. they're trying to create urgency. i guess its working for some.
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I figured the same on both points.. Just makes me wonder cuz of some of the shakeups in the industry lately.
Yep! made me think.. haha But, sadly, I cant afford a new one. besides Id be torn tween one of those or the trad pro v or whatever its called. (no pickguard)
I surely dont NEED a V, but I really enjoyed the faded one I had and Id love to have either a white or black one with a purple mirror pickguard...
I figured the same on both points.. Just makes me wonder cuz of some of the shakeups in the industry lately.
Yep! made me think.. haha But, sadly, I cant afford a new one. besides Id be torn tween one of those or the trad pro v or whatever its called. (no pickguard)
I surely dont NEED a V, but I really enjoyed the faded one I had and Id love to have either a white or black one with a purple mirror pickguard...
DeanSweden
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Re: Gibson discontinuing V's?
got me one of those
got me one of those
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: Gibson discontinuing V's?
yeah I heard that Fender will no longer be making amplifiers and that Ernie Ball has stopped their string line.
Strange times we're living in.
yeah I heard that Fender will no longer be making amplifiers and that Ernie Ball has stopped their string line.
Strange times we're living in.
Ayrton
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I had my GC buddy call Gibson, and they did in fact tell him that they are discontinuing the V model. Personally I think this would be temporary, but Gibson does have a track record of bone headed moves.
Either way, I went ahead and bought a black one.
I had my GC buddy call Gibson, and they did in fact tell him that they are discontinuing the V model. Personally I think this would be temporary, but Gibson does have a track record of bone headed moves.
Either way, I went ahead and bought a black one.
whatshisname
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Technically, they discontinued the "Flying V" several years ago. The most recent version, was the Flying V Reissue, which was later renamed the '67 Flying V, which was renamed the V Factor X, which was renamed the V Factor. All of which were EXACTLY THE SAME GUITAR. Actually, they also renamed it AGAIN, as the '68 Flying V. :sigh:
Maybe they are coming out with a "new model", this year? (Which of course, will ALSO be exactly the same?)
This IS Gibson we're talking about, so, it DOES make sense... :34:
Technically, they discontinued the "Flying V" several years ago. The most recent version, was the Flying V Reissue, which was later renamed the '67 Flying V, which was renamed the V Factor X, which was renamed the V Factor. All of which were EXACTLY THE SAME GUITAR. Actually, they also renamed it AGAIN, as the '68 Flying V. :sigh:
Maybe they are coming out with a "new model", this year? (Which of course, will ALSO be exactly the same?)
This IS Gibson we're talking about, so, it DOES make sense... :34:
TheLivingDead
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Re: Gibson discontinuing V's?
Whaaaaaa?
Whaaaaaa?
