Amongst the modern guitarists of today, the Gibson Flying V‚Ñ¢ is considered an icon. After it's initial release in 1958, and over the following decades, interest in the Flying V grew, especially in the world of metal and hard rock players. Many guitarists believe that the Flying V design really hit it's stride in the 1980's. Enter the Gibson 80s Flying V‚Ñ¢ - a new model based on the coveted 1984 design. Featuring a fast-playing SlimTaper‚Ñ¢ Mahogany neck and Rosewood fretboard, and the Mahogany body boasts the legendary shape and is loaded with 80s Tribute humbucker pickups that accurately recreate all of the unique, thick tone and bold sustain of the coveted models from that era. Finally, the gorgeous aesthetics and premium appointments are protected with the included hardshell case, so you can take your guitar anywhere, without worry. Specifications Body Body Material: Mahogany Neck Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Profile: SlimTaper Fretboard Material: Indian Rosewood Frets: 22 Scale Length: 24.75 Hardware Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar Machine Heads: Grover Mini Rotomatic with Contemporary Buttons Hardware Finish: Chrome Nut: Graph Tech Electronics Neck Pickup: 80's Tribute Bridge Pickup: 80's Tribute Controls: 2 Volume, Master Tone; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors