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Epiphone '70s Flying V Limited-Edition | Demo and Overview with Nicholas Veinoglou

Epiphone '70s Flying V Limited-Edition | Demo and Overview with Nicholas Veinoglou

Description

This Guitar Center-exclusive Epiphone Flying V '70s electric guitar revives a classic design that changed rock history. Shaped from a two-piece, center-seamed mahogany body, this instrument delivers a fat, sustained tone favored by hard rock legends of the 1970s.

Finished in Guitar Center-exclusive Tobacco Sunburst and Silver Burst finishes, this guitar stands out on stage and in the studio. The rounded C-profile neck includes a volute at the headstock for extra strength, and the ebony fretboard holds 22 medium-jumbo frets for easy bends and fast runs. With T-Type PRO humbuckers and CTS potentiometers, the sound is rich and punchy—ideal for players who want presence and depth. Packed in a premium gig bag, this Flying V is ready for musicians who need a reliable, standout instrument for gigs and recording.

T-Type PRO Humbuckers Deliver Distinctive '70s Sound

Epiphone equips this model with T-Type PRO humbucking pickups, capturing the thick sustain and aggressive bite that defined vintage Flying V tones. Wired to individual volume controls and a master tone knob, these pickups give players direct control over sound shaping. The humbuckers excel at producing the bold, fat tones that cut through on stage, making every note ring out clearly during high-energy performances.

Grover Rotomatic Tuners and LockTone Hardware Maintain Tuning Stability

The guitar features Grover Rotomatic tuners with spade buttons, combined with a Graph Tech nut for consistent tuning even after repeated bends and heavy riffing. A LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece anchor the strings securely, improving sustain and reducing the risk of slippage. This hardware setup ensures the instrument stays in tune throughout long sets, letting players focus on their performance.

Intuitive Control Layout Simplifies On-the-fly Adjustments

Players get two separate volume knobs for each pickup plus a master tone knob, all fitted with black Witch Hat control caps. The straightforward layout makes it easy to dial in subtle changes mid-song. Each control is easy to reach and responsive, letting musicians quickly adjust their sound without losing momentum during a set.

Mahogany Construction and Vintage-Inspired Details Increase Longevity

The body and neck use solid mahogany for a robust feel and reliable strength. A volute at the neck joint adds durability, reducing the risk of damage over years of use. The finish and hardware are chosen for their resistance to wear, while vintage details like the arrowhead headstock and period-correct pickguard give the instrument lasting style. Each material is selected to keep the guitar sounding and looking sharp through extensive playing.

Guitar Center-Exclusive Epiphone Flying V '70s Electric Guitar

Musicians who want a visually striking, high-impact guitar that handles heavy riffing and expressive leads will appreciate the Flying V '70s. The combination of solid tuning, punchy humbuckers and thoughtful construction supports reliable performance on stage and in the studio. Every feature is designed to help players command attention and deliver powerful music wherever they play.

Epiphone Flying V '70s Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst
Epiphone Flying V '70s Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst
Epiphone Flying V '70s Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst

Features

  • Two-piece mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain for rock and metal
  • Rounded C-shaped mahogany neck with volute adds comfort and stability
  • Ebony fretboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets for smooth, accurate fretting
  • Epiphone T-Type PRO humbuckers produce fat, vintage-inspired tones
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge ensures precise intonation and tuning stability
  • Grover Rotomatic tuners with spade buttons provide smooth, reliable tuning
  • Black Witch Hat control knobs offer easy access to volume and tone adjustments
  • Era-correct Flying V pickguard and truss rod cover add retro authenticity
  • Includes premium gig bag for safe storage and easy transport
  • Guitar Center-exclusive Tobacco Sunburst and Silver Burst finishes

Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Flying V
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Finish: Gloss polyurethane
Neck
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Neck profile: Rounded C
  • Neck construction: Set neck with volute
  • Scale length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
  • Neck finish: Gloss polyurethane
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Inlays: Pearloid dot
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Nut material: Graph Tech
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck pickup: Epiphone T-Type PRO humbucker
  • Bridge pickup: Epiphone T-Type PRO humbucker
  • Controls: Individual volume (x2), master tone
  • Switching: 3-way toggle
  • Potentiometers: CTS
Hardware
  • Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: LockTone stop bar
  • Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with spade buttons
  • Control knobs: Black Witch Hat with silver inserts
  • Hardware finish: Nickel
  • Truss rod cover: '70s-style with Epiphone logo hotstamp
  • Pickguard: '70s-style Flying V white pickguard
Other
  • Case: Premium gig bag included
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Strings: 6

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Reviews

3.45

11 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Worth it but some better QC would help

Two minor things that I don't like about this guitar. The detail in thed burst finish is sloppy, crooked lines, some big drops in the fade. I'm sure they paint it quick. Overall though it looks fantastic especially as a whole guitar. After test playing it for the first time I noticed there was a bunch of dye on my fingers, to be partially expected but this was a bit much. Other than that the rest of the guitar is awesome. This may be the first Epiphone I have that I don't throw different pickups in. They sound like solid T-tops, very versatile pickups. I can play Albert King, Schenker or Power Trip just by changing the gain around on my setup. Clean up nice with the volume rolled off. Like that they already put CTS pots, saves me more work. Neck profile is fast but not skinny. Love it, perfect blend of fast and full. Played great right out of the box. Much like all the newer Epiphones, its very nice for the money. Willing to look past the cosmetic issues to keep this righteous axe

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Poor Frets

This is a great Epiphone flying V for any skill level but when you have a poor fret job and notes that choke out across the whole fret board then that is not good quality on Epiphones end I had to take this guitar to Music Go Round and have them level crown and polish the frets 👎 Besides the fret problems this guitar is a pretty good guitar for the money Great pick ups and great feeling neck The flying V is a very iconic guitar and to have this guitar at this price point is unbelievable Expect to have fret work done on this guitar but other than that this Epiphone 70s flying v is a very good guitar for the money

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming8
  2. Practicing7
  3. Recording6
  4. Rock Concerts6
  5. Small Venues5
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship4
  2. Fret Buzz1
  3. Poor Pick Up1
  4. Fingerprints1
  5. Headstock cracked1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play8
  2. Good Tone8
  3. Solid Electronics8
  4. Good Feel7
  5. Good Pick Up6
  • Not worth it.

    1

    submitted2 months ago

    byJRock

    fromJohnson City. TN.

    Drove over an hour to get to GC in Johnson City TN. Store was a mess as usual. Looked at both 70's Vee's they had "in stock" at the store. Both had cracked headstocks. You think someone would have checked these when they came in. Neck was garbage anyway. Felt like a 199.00 LP Special.

  • Worth it but some better QC would help

    4

    submitted3 months ago

    byBrandon

    fromBakersfield, CA

    Two minor things that I don't like about this guitar. The detail in thed burst finish is sloppy, crooked lines, some big drops in the fade. I'm sure they paint it quick. Overall though it looks fantastic especially as a whole guitar. After test playing it for the first time I noticed there was a bunch of dye on my fingers, to be partially expected but this was a bit much. Other than that the rest of the guitar is awesome. This may be the first Epiphone I have that I don't throw different pickups in. They sound like solid T-tops, very versatile pickups. I can play Albert King, Schenker or Power Trip just by changing the gain around on my setup. Clean up nice with the volume rolled off. Like that they already put CTS pots, saves me more work. Neck profile is fast but not skinny. Love it, perfect blend of fast and full. Played great right out of the box. Much like all the newer Epiphones, its very nice for the money. Willing to look past the cosmetic issues to keep this righteous axe

  • Guitar is great, Guitar Center needs a new shipping departme

    3

    submitted3 months ago

    byCody

    fromSterling Illinois

    Once I got a new one it was great but guitar center really needs to fix how they ship instruments. Barely any padding and it quite obviously shows. They also shipped the internal box upside down with no indication for which side is up. Love the guitar, not so much for guitar center

  • Poor Frets

    3

    submitted3 months ago

    byNick

    fromLouisville KY

    This is a great Epiphone flying V for any skill level but when you have a poor fret job and notes that choke out across the whole fret board then that is not good quality on Epiphones end I had to take this guitar to Music Go Round and have them level crown and polish the frets 👎 Besides the fret problems this guitar is a pretty good guitar for the money Great pick ups and great feeling neck The flying V is a very iconic guitar and to have this guitar at this price point is unbelievable Expect to have fret work done on this guitar but other than that this Epiphone 70s flying v is a very good guitar for the money

  • Immediately disappointed

    2

    submitted5 months ago

    byShayson

    fromIllinois

    Nothing guitar center is responsible for, the issue is with Epiphone. Whoever sprayed the silver burst finish must have been drunk, its atrocious. How did that make it past QI? Had a real 79 gibson silverburst v long ago and was stolen. Was super excited when I saw the epiphone reissue, not anymore!

  • Unsure until I receive the reordered "New One"

    2

    submitted8 months ago

    byRussell

    fromSpartanburg, SC

    Was supposed to be new, Guitar had fingerprints all over it.

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