“You put a Flying V next to a Les Paul, next to a Strat, on the floor, it won’t do anything. It becomes something with the person who picks up the guitar”: Michael Schenker reveals the story behind his longstanding love affair with Flying Vs

Michael Schenker performs on stage at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on November 30, 2023 in London, England.

German guitar hero Michael Schenker has had his fair share of projects. After debuting with the Scorpions, he joined the English classic rock group UFO, making a name for himself as a hard rock and heavy metal player before breaking out on his own with the Michael Schenker Group.

One constant throughout his illustrious career, however, has been his penchant for Flying Vs. Turns out, his love affair with this distinctive model began early – as far back as his school days in Germany.