Gibson
70s Flying V - Classic White
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer’s specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
These iconic 70s style guitars have traveled to stages around the world and are now back for a new generation of players.
Details
• Mahogany body
• Mahogany neck w/Slim taper profile
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
• Aluminum stopbar tailpiece
• Chrome plating
• 70s Tribute humbucking pickups
• Hand-wired controls w/Orange Drop capacitors
• Includes hardshell case
Reviews
Very Nice at Price Point for Gibson 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
Not without its issues, but nonetheless an inspiring instrument. 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
I bought this at a moderate discount thanks to a dark finish blemish on the lower edge, which it had when shipped from the factory: about a 1.25” dark “skid mark” running laterally mist of the width of the lower edge. It’s in an out of the way spot, and doesn’t bother me (yay discount!), but it’s surprising that it got missed in Q.A. To me, it looks like the painter simply missed that spot (or hit it too lightly) — it looks like the feathered edge of an airbrush pass — and thr thin spot darkened when the clear coat got applied maybe. So that was issue 1 - which I was comfortable with going in, but does speak to consistency.
Next, the pickups: if you want very hot high-output pickups, then you’re in luck: they’re very, very hot. They both measure about 16kohms, and sound a fair bit like a Jackson J90C pickup (basically like a Duncan JB but with a ceramic magnet) I had for 30 years. They’re NOT a vintage output 70s Gibson pup (ie. like a T-Top) - these are very clearly a “tribute” to the hotter pups that everyone replaced their T-Tops with. If you’re wanting a lower output pickup, plan on replacing the monsters this baby ships with.
The final thing is regarding the neck profile: the marketing materials bill it as a “slim taper” - but in practice, it’s a wee smidge fatter than the “rounded C” neck on my 2019 ES-339 out of the Memphis plant (AKA the most perfect neck evarrrrr). It’s both wider and deeper all the way from the nut to the joint… not much, but enough to notice the extra stretch when I’m wrapping a thumb over the top to grab certain chords. The good news is: if you want a V, but don’t want a wee shredder neck, this ain’t that… it’s pleasantly chunky. This was a pro for me, but might be a con for you if you’re looking for a shreddy little wafer thin neck. No wafers for you here. No!
What’s superb about it? It’s sub-8-lbs. It came perfectly set up - like spooky good. Other than the one blemish, the rest of the guitar was immaculate - it’s like they had to blem the paint just to have one imperfection or something. Balance is terrific. Very, very resonant instrument - acoustically, it’s almost as loud as my 339!!! It’s a BLAST to play. I’ve had it apart to swap out the neck pickup (no 16k nuclear reactor neck pickups for meeeee!!!) and the internals are really tidy. It’s cool as hell. It automatically erases your three worst years from your soul. Even your kids will think it’s rad, and they’ll wind up growing up to be guitar gods.
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| 70s Flying V - Classic White | 726387 |
