THIS GIBSON IS SLEEK!
The Victory was originally released by Gibson back in the 1980s. It is an interesting model to come from Gibson, but isn’t anything too exciting. However, the re-release of the Victory for 2024 is a different story…
The Victory has been completely re-designed for 2024 - even the body shape has been slightly revised to improve its astetics and function. The body is now thinner, making it a lighter and easier guitar to wield. The simplified control layout with a 3 way switch is more in-line with Gibson tradition. And, the flamed maple top and exotic Iguana Burst are eye-grabbing. And of course, playability is effortless thanks to a SlimTaper neck profile and 24 fret compound radius ebony fretboard. Gibson’s ‘80s Tribute pickups sound great (especially through a Marshall) and are well-suited for the hard rock the Victory was destined to play. And thankfully, there’s no finicky vibrato or Floyd Rose system to worry about.
I patiently waited and selected this particular example new from Sweetwater - I found most others to have unremarkable figuring, but this one stood out with its consistent and visible flame throught its entirety.
Victory is at hand!
Condition is "Excellent". There are some light scratches. The protective plastic is still over the pickguard. Includes case and pictured accessories.
Feel free to ask any questions!
Measurements
Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz
Nut Width: 1.71 in
12th Fret Width: 2.11 in
1st Fret Thickness: .82 in
12th Fret Thickness: .92 in
From Gibson:
Self-Expression Without Limits
The new Gibson Victory Figured Top was created in response to player requests for the return of this 80s-era cult favorite. Crafted for limitless self-expression, it carries the DNA of the original versions with enhanced features such as refined body contours, improved weight and balance, and an Explorer headstock. The Victory Figured Top has a 25.5” scale length, and the mahogany neck has an ebony fretboard with a compound radius for enhanced playability, a SlimTaper™ profile, and 24 medium jumbo frets. The mahogany body has an AA figured maple cap, a Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, a Stop Bar tailpiece, and a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The highly flexible electronics include two 80s Tribute humbucker™ pickups wired to push/pull master volume and tone controls for coil splitting and inner/outer coil selection when the coils are split, which, along with the three-way pickup selector switch, deliver a wide range of humbucking and single coil tonal options with a minimum number of controls. A Gibson hardshell case is also included.
