MEDALLION 🏅! 2026 Gibson Custom Shop '71 Medallion Flying V Limited Edition Reissue RI Faded Cherry Red VOS LE 1971 Standard Norlin Era T Top Humbucker Pickups Mahogany Body Neck Construction ABR-1 Bridge Chrome Hardware Cream Plastics

GIBSON REISSUED THE MEDALLION FLYING V!!!

Gibson Custom Shop has finally revived the most coveted V of the 70s! Aside from the few original 50s and 60s Vs, The 1971 Medallion Flying V is the most desirable and collectable V out there, and it has never been reissued before, unlike its 50s and 60s counterparts which have been reissued for decades. The original Medallion Vs were created to commemorate the 1972 Olympics (hence the “medallion”) and only around 350 were made back in the day. Originals fetch exorbitant prices today, so this reissue offers an incredible opportunity to get your hand on a meticulous recreation.

Gibson spared no detail when creating this reissue - it is created exactly as an original would have been, including the electronics. It is equipped with Gibson’s newly-introduced “1968 T-Top Reissue” pickups, which are essentially clones of the original T-Top pickups and deliver unparalleled tone. Each medallion is invividually numbered, and the body dimension has been slimmed down to match the body thickness of the originals. Original construction details remain true on the neck as well,v which is a 3-piece mahogany neck and features a period-correct volute. And of course, it features a classic Cherry finish, with Gibson’s VOS treatment. If you’re a fan of older instruments but need the reliability of a modern guitar, this is the one for you.

If you want to rock hard, this is your V.

Condition is "Excellent". Includes COA, pictured accessories, and case. 

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Measurements

Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz

1st Fret Thickness: .82 in

12th Fret Thickness: 1.01 in

Nut Width: 1.58 in

12th Fret Width: 2.00 in

From Gibson:

A reissue of the rare Flying V model that helped define hard rock

Gibson Custom is proud to introduce the 1971 Flying V™ Medallion Reissue, a meticulous recreation of one of the most popular vintage Gibson models, and one that shaped the sound of hard rock in the hands of Michael Schenker. Kirk Hammett also has several vintage examples in his collection and has called them “consistently great.” 

The 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue features a two-piece mahogany body. As with the original Medallion models, the body is a bit thinner than the original Korina Flying Vs from 1958, measuring approximately 1.375” thick rather than the Korina’s 1.5”. This reduces the weight slightly and makes the guitar more comfortable to hold and play. 

The three-piece mahogany neck has an authentic 1971 Flying V profile that is thin, fast-playing, and comfortable. The neck also features a volute for added strength, and is capped with a one-piece rosewood fretboard equipped with 22 Authentic medium jumbo frets and adorned with cellulose dot inlays. The rounded Flying V headstock features a Corian® nut, Kluson® double-ring tuners with keystone buttons, and a truss rod cover with the Gibson logo. The hardware is chrome-plated, including the Historic Reissue wired ABR-1 bridge and Historic Reissue Stop Bar tailpiece. 

The 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue is equipped with a pair of genuine T-Top humbucker™ pickups with Alnico 5 magnets. They deliver the bright, powerful tone that vintage T-Tops are famous for. Just as with the vintage originals, these are left unpotted and are hand-wired to individual volume controls and a master tone control. All three controls are topped with black Witch Hat knobs with silver reflectors. 

Like the vintage Medallion Vs, the 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue has a 1.5” diameter gold medallion installed on the bass-side wing of the body. This bears the Gibson logo and Limited Edition Model text, and each medallion is individually numbered. It comes packed in a Gibson Custom hardshell case for safe storage and transport. 

The 1971 Flying V Medallion has become one of the most coveted vintage Gibson guitar models. Considering only approximately 350 Medallion Flying Vs were produced in 1971, the model’s rarity certainly contributed to that, but there is more to their desirability, starting with their use by some of the world’s most iconic rock guitarists. Originally made to commemorate the 1972 Olympic Games, each Medallion V had an individually numbered gold coin affixed to the upper wing. These were among the first “limited edition” Gibson releases, and, aside from the recent Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition, have never been reissued before now. Here is your opportunity to own a brand-new reissue of this legendary model.