Gibson Custom has announced the release of a meticulously crafted recreation of one of the most influential guitars in hard rock and heavy metal history. Known for his work with UFO, Scorpions, and the Michael Schenker Group, Schenker helped define the sound and tone of a generation.
Inspired by Michael Schenker’s iconic 1971 Medallion Flying V, originally in Cherry Red, later in black, and ultimately transformed into the unforgettable black-and-white design that became his signature, the limited-edition Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition captures every detail of the instrument used to record the first three UFO albums.
Iconic UFO, Scorpions, and Michael Schenker Group guitarist Michael Schenker made his 1971 Flying V™ famous in the 70s and 80s, inspiring many hard rock and heavy metal players in the process. Michael’s Flying V was a 1971 Medallion Flying V model, with Medallion #56. It was originally Cherry Red, then painted Black, and later the iconic Black and White. Michael used it to record the first three UFO albums, and in the process, he and his Flying V had an enormous influence on hard rock and metal guitarists of the 80s. The guitar is now in the collection of Kirk Hammett. Kirk and many others believe it may be the most influential Flying V ever made.
A limited run of 50 guitars, each hand-signed by Schenker himself, is available worldwide at authorized Gibson Custom dealers, Gibson Garage locations, and on the Gibson website.
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