Being Mr. V (the guitarist who own flying V guitar)

flying V guitar
Mr. V

yes, first you gotta let me using that title, then I’ll show you some dreams.

who’s the first?
yes, Gibson is the first brand which launched the flying V guitar. it was in 1958, The  flying V guitar designs were meant to a futuristic image of Gibson brand. Lonnie Mack and Albert King were considered the first user of this guitar model. Dave Davies and Jimi Hendrix started using it in the mid-late 1960s.

what is the first next thing happened?
of course, the variants. Flying V2, Reverse Flying V, V Bass are the next generations of Gibson flying V guitars.

who’s got the thrill?
the metal heads. this guitar model has a strong and masculine look, so impressive and it becomes one of first choice for metal genre. Dean V with V shaped Dean Headstock and V shaped tailpiece, KKV (Kerry King V), also known as the Speed V, designed by kerry king for B.C. Rich guitars, Jackson King V, and Randy Rhoads has his Jackson Randy Rhoads series.

so, do you want to put these guitars as one of your weapon?
i do,.. it’s kind of cute if i have one of flying V guitar. still, I’m not sure which brand should i go with because Gibson Explorer is what actually on my mind right now. thanks to this guy on the pic down here

Is It That Great Gretsch Sound?

Today is a cloudy day and i can’t get bright picture of silver sparkle of my new guitar (but it’s okay though, my old cellphone camera can handle this), oh yes it’s a Gretsch guitar. The Gretsch G5236 electromatic pro jet 125th anniversary with silver sparkle finishing. It’s a beautiful pre-owned guitar with nice deal, no scratch and made in China. here are bunch of pictures about it:

Gretsch 125th anniversary guitar
Gretsch G5236 electromatic pro jet 125th anniversary
Gretsch 125th anniversary guitar
Gretsch G5236 electromatic pro jet 125th anniversary
Gretsch 125th anniversary guitar
Gretsch G5236 electromatic pro jet 125th anniversary

And I like it!! this electromatic pro jet defines overdrive and distortion effects in wide range although it seems i’ll never get tele twang sound or strat glassy tone from it (of course, it’s a Gretsch!). it has unique sound, yes that great Gretsch sound does exist. Its pickups and chambered body deliver tones nicely through amps, even direct input to mixer.

Gretsch 125th anniversary guitar
Gretsch G5236 electromatic pro jet 125th anniversary
gretsch mini humbucker pickups
Gretsch mini humbuckers pickups
gretsch mini humbucker pickups
Gretsch mini humbucker pickups

well, this series isn’t the perfect one actually. my first negative review is about the fretboard craftmanship. it has deadnote on 9th fret and it bothers a lot. i had to take it to my luthier shop to repair it. some say that the Gretsch quality decreases after they put their factory overseas and i think this is the prove. It’s made in China. but enough about it since that will be my only negative review.

overall this Gretsch came with gorgeous looks. it’s Gretsch 125th anniversary guitar, you can see the logo on its headstocks:

Gretsch 125th anniversary guitar logo
Gretsch 125th anniversary guitar logo plate
Gretsch 125th anniversary guitar logo headstocks
Gretsch 125th anniversary guitar logo headstocks
Gretsch 125th anniversary guitar headstocks
Gretsch 125th anniversary guitar headstocks

beautiful vintage accessories in affordable price. i should put this guitar in “on budget guitars” list.
can’t wait to take it on stage with me 🙂