Gibson Guitar of the Month - Shred V

Gibson USA’s new Shred-V Flying-V, the Guitar of the Moth for August 2008, takes the style and attitude of the fearsome Flying V a step further. Two EMG 85 pickups deliver high-output, screaming tone, perfect for aggressive hard rock and metal, and a new Kahler 221 5k tremolo system allows stable tuning and dive bombs. The Shred-V is outfitted with black chrome hardware, and an ebony finish that captures every detail and sharp style of the Flying V. The Neck is one-piece mahogany with Gibson’s traditional Flying V profile - A hybrid between the standard ‘50s rounded contour and the ‘60s slim taper profile. An ebony fingerboard with black acrylic dot inlays unique only to the Shred-V. Locking Grover tuners keep the guitar in tune when pushing the Kahler tremolo system to its limits.

BODY
Body Species: Solid Mahogany w/Ebony Finish
Body Style: Flying V

FINGERBOARD
Fingerboard Species: Ebony
Scale Length: 24-3/4
Number of Frets: 22 (Nickel and Silver Alloy Fret Wire)
Inlays: New Black Dot Acrylic Inlays

ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup: EMG 85
Bridge Pickup: EMG 85
Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3 Way Switch

NECK
Species: Mahogany
Profile: Shred-V Flying V
Peghead Pitch: Angled Headstock - 17 degrees
Nut Width: 1.695
Neck Joint: Set-Neck Construction
Neck Joint Location: 17
Truss Rod:Adjustable Truss Rod

HARDWARE
Plating Finish: Black Chrome
Tailpiece: Kahler Tremelo
Knobs: Black Speed
Tuners: Locking Grover

For more info go to www.gibson.com