Gibson Custom Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition, Black and White

50 WORLDWIDE
1 AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA - This is it! [ETA to be advised]

Few guitars have left a mark on hard rock and heavy metal like Michael Schenker’s iconic 1971 Flying V™. Known for his work with UFO, Scorpions, and the Michael Schenker Group, Schenker helped define the sound of a generation. His original guitar was a 1971 Medallion Flying V bearing Medallion #56. Initially finished in Cherry Red, it was later repainted black, and eventually transformed into the unmistakable black-and-white design that became Schenker’s signature. He used it to record UFO’s first three albums, influencing countless guitarists along the way. Now part of Kirk Hammett’s collection, this guitar is widely regarded as one of the most impactful Flying Vs ever created.

Gibson Custom proudly unveils the Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition—a painstakingly accurate recreation based on 3D scans of the original instrument. Featuring the iconic black-and-white finish, this model is expertly aged by the Murphy Lab to reflect decades of use. It boasts a mahogany body with a white pickguard partially painted black, and a three-piece mahogany neck with a volute and slim artist profile, precisely replicated from Schenker’s original. A one-piece rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and cellulose dot inlays completes the neck. The Flying V headstock continues the black-and-white motif, with a split-colour truss rod cover, Schaller M6 tuners, and a Corian® nut. This Collector’s Edition is equipped with a pair of uncovered T-Top humbuckers™ featuring Alnico 5 magnets. Each pickup is wired to its own volume control, with a shared tone knob—all using 500k CTS® potentiometers. A Switchcraft three-way toggle and ¼-inch output jack round out the electronics.

Limited to just 50 pieces worldwide, each guitar is hand-signed by Michael Schenker on the back of the headstock and comes housed in a custom replica flight case adorned with Michael Schenker Group graphics. Also included are a commemorative mahogany display block featuring a #56 Medallion, and a Certificate of Authenticity presented in a matching black-and-white folio.