Gibson Custom Shop Flying V — Custom Shop example at a steep asking reduction

Custom Shop Flying V with a sharply lower asking price against a historical like-for-like benchmark.

Why we selected it today

A Custom Shop Flying V is always of interest for its archetypal shape and potential Custom Shop specification. This listing stands out because the asking price of £3,178.33 is substantially below the historical like‑for‑like asking-price benchmark used for this feature, which suggests a notable opportunity for a buyer who verifies the details. The pricing evidence helped too: AG currently rates the asking price as Great Price against its like-for-like comparison set.

The model’s pedigree

Brand: Gibson. Model family: Flying V. Detected identity: Gibson Flying V · Custom Shop (Custom Shop tier).

How we matched this guitar

The Gibson Flying V is an angular solid‑body design associated with blues, hard rock and metal. The detected identity labels this example as a Custom Shop instrument; production era, pickups, finish and any limited-edition specification materially affect value.

Key features

Angular solid‑body Flying V profile; Custom Shop designation is the primary specification flag shown in the listing metadata. Production era and exact spec can move values substantially.

How the asking price compares

At £3,178.33, this sits against a current median asking price of £0 across 1 other closely matched listing. For now, the current market median remains the main AG benchmark at £5,396. The featured guitar is about 41.1% below that level. That earns AG’s Great Price rating: on the evidence available, it is notably keener than the centre of the current asking-price market. These are observed eBay asking prices, not confirmed sold prices.

What a buyer should check

Inspect the headstock and neck joint, check the pointed body tips for repairs or heavy damage, and verify pickups, bridge and tuners against the claimed year.