“I broke a string at a show. My brother was playing a V, and I had to take a solo, and he quickly gave me his guitar. That’s when I went, ‘Wow’”: Gibson Custom recreates Michael Schenker’s iconic 1971 Flying V

Gibson Custom Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition.

Gibson has officially unveiled a Gibson Custom reissue of Michael Schenker’s half-and-half 1971 Flying V, following almost 18 months or rumors and teases.

The former UFO and Scorpions guitarist signed with Gibson back in 2024 after a prolonged spell with Dean, confirming at that time that a signature guitar was in the works. Patience, then, has been a virtue, and for those who have waited for the guitar with baited breath will have to be quick, as only 50 are being made.