James Byrd: gibson flying V up for grabs!

Alpine white 1980 Gibson Flying V is the Flying V owned by James Byrd and heard on the classic album Fifth Angel – Fifth Angel is for sale. This guitar was used to record all of the lead guitar tracks on Fifth Angel’s debut album, after which it was retired and 24 years later, it remains just as it was put away, even down to the original strings.

This historic instrument is in outstanding condition; It’s Original Alpine White finish has aged to a rich dark manaila/butter colour, as have it circa 1983 PAF pickups. It features a period correct vintage Gibson “Supertune Vibrola”, nickel Schaller tuners, two cream colored vintage DiMarzio PAF humbucking pickups, dual Bartolini pre-amps hidden under the pickguard, and a very slightly scalloped rosewood fret board. The guitar comes with the original hard case which is well worn and with personal stickers and name stencil intact. A letter of authenticity will also be provided by Byrd.

If you are interested in buying this guitar or want more information on this piece of rock metal history please super_avianti@yahoo.com.

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A video gallery of just some of the BYRD ™ Super Avianti ® Guitar made for customers worldwide, all to the music of Avianti Suite Op.1 No.63 taken from my album "Byrd - Flying Beyond The 9" (2001, Lion Music). For more information on these guitars and to take an in-depth look at the features visit http://www.byrdguitars.com/

Byrd Guitar Super Avianti - James Byrd