1
of
11
Loading...
Gibson | Product Code:
835751
Newly Added
Gibson VINTAGE Flying V '83 Polaris White
Regular price
$5,864.00
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Product Condition
| Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
|---|---|
| Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
| Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
| Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
| Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
| Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
Couldn't load pickup availability
Gibson VINTAGE Flying V '83 Polaris White
Regular price
$5,864.00
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Description
Description
The Flying V has been loved by guitarists around the world since its debut in 1958. Even if you're not familiar with guitars, you've probably seen it at least once, and its rock-inspired body shape is one of its charms.
This is a late-model mahogany-bodied Flying V made in the Nashville factory, dating back to 1975. It features a wide pickguard, a flatter headstock (commonly known as a rice scoop headstock), and an ABR-1 bridge, all of which are later specifications, as well as a newer non-volute design, making it a transitional guitar.
【body】
The overall weight is approximately 3.3 kg. The body is made of mahogany. The familiar Flying V-shaped, sharp body is finished in Polaris White, which has aged to an atmospheric yellow. Weather checking, sticker marks on the top of the body, stand marks on the back of the body, dents and other scratches, and fading of parts are evident, giving it the wonderful feel of a vintage instrument. The pickup covers have been removed and pickup rings have been added. The bridge, including the thumb nut, has been replaced with a Historic ABR-1, and a strap pin has been added inside the V-shape.
【neck】
The neck is made of mahogany. The fingerboard is made of rosewood. The headstock is white, just like the body. There is some weather checking, discoloration due to age, and paint peeling on the back of the neck due to use, but like the body, it is in good condition. The original tuners have been replaced with Schaller M6-style tuners. There is not much variation in winding and they function well. The nut has been replaced at our shop, and the frets have been replaced once before. Although they are low overall, playability is good. The nut width is 43.0mm. The neck shape is wide and relatively clean.
[Electrical system]
The controls are a 3-way pickup selector, neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, and master tone. Two volume pots have been replaced, but the tone pot and capacitor remain in their original condition. The pickups are new PAF (Tim Shaw Humbucker) pickups, although the covers have been removed. Their smooth, supple mids are a perfect match for rock-driven settings.
Accessories: Gibson brown hard case
Weight: 3.3kg
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material/Scale Length: Mahogany 3 piece/624mm (24-1/2inch)
Bridge/Tail: Gibson ABR-1, chrome (replaced)
Fingerboard/Fret Marker/Radius: Rosewood/Pearloid dot/304.8mm (12inch)
Nut Width/Fret Width: 43.0mm (replaced)/2.7mm (replaced), 22F
Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 20.6mm/22.5mm/24.6mm
Capacitor: Ceramic Disc 50V
Pickup (Neck/Bridge): Gibson PU-490 (Tim Shaw) Humbucker stamped with numbers (7.5kΩ/7.7kΩ)
*The DC resistance of the pickup is measured through the control section.
-------Heartman Vintage Guitars is Ikebe Music's vintage guitar and bass specialty store-------
This is a late-model mahogany-bodied Flying V made in the Nashville factory, dating back to 1975. It features a wide pickguard, a flatter headstock (commonly known as a rice scoop headstock), and an ABR-1 bridge, all of which are later specifications, as well as a newer non-volute design, making it a transitional guitar.
【body】
The overall weight is approximately 3.3 kg. The body is made of mahogany. The familiar Flying V-shaped, sharp body is finished in Polaris White, which has aged to an atmospheric yellow. Weather checking, sticker marks on the top of the body, stand marks on the back of the body, dents and other scratches, and fading of parts are evident, giving it the wonderful feel of a vintage instrument. The pickup covers have been removed and pickup rings have been added. The bridge, including the thumb nut, has been replaced with a Historic ABR-1, and a strap pin has been added inside the V-shape.
【neck】
The neck is made of mahogany. The fingerboard is made of rosewood. The headstock is white, just like the body. There is some weather checking, discoloration due to age, and paint peeling on the back of the neck due to use, but like the body, it is in good condition. The original tuners have been replaced with Schaller M6-style tuners. There is not much variation in winding and they function well. The nut has been replaced at our shop, and the frets have been replaced once before. Although they are low overall, playability is good. The nut width is 43.0mm. The neck shape is wide and relatively clean.
[Electrical system]
The controls are a 3-way pickup selector, neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, and master tone. Two volume pots have been replaced, but the tone pot and capacitor remain in their original condition. The pickups are new PAF (Tim Shaw Humbucker) pickups, although the covers have been removed. Their smooth, supple mids are a perfect match for rock-driven settings.
Accessories: Gibson brown hard case
Weight: 3.3kg
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material/Scale Length: Mahogany 3 piece/624mm (24-1/2inch)
Bridge/Tail: Gibson ABR-1, chrome (replaced)
Fingerboard/Fret Marker/Radius: Rosewood/Pearloid dot/304.8mm (12inch)
Nut Width/Fret Width: 43.0mm (replaced)/2.7mm (replaced), 22F
Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 20.6mm/22.5mm/24.6mm
Capacitor: Ceramic Disc 50V
Pickup (Neck/Bridge): Gibson PU-490 (Tim Shaw) Humbucker stamped with numbers (7.5kΩ/7.7kΩ)
*The DC resistance of the pickup is measured through the control section.
-------Heartman Vintage Guitars is Ikebe Music's vintage guitar and bass specialty store-------
Payment & Security
Payment methods
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
For orders exceeding Paypal’s transaction limit of 1 million yen, we will provide more details. For secure transactions, items will only be shipped to the address registered in your Paypal account.
Regarding detailed information and contact information to us, please check FAQ.
Please Note
The following information applies to international orders.
■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
■ Shipping
We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.
- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
Shipping costs are calculated based on the delivery address and confirmed at the time of dispatch.
■ Taxes & Duties
Import duties, taxes, and fees are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These fees are typically collected by the carrier upon delivery or at pickup. Please check with your country’s customs office for details before purchasing.
■ Other
We cannot declare a reduced item value or mark purchases as gifts.
* Warranty
Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.
* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.
About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
About our stores
In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
Please be sure to stop by if you are visiting Japan.
Tokyo area
Osaka area
About Shipping
We carefully pack every item with protective materials to ensure it arrives safely.
The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.
Price Drop
