Epiphone Flying V

[BigFetus]

Okay guys... I have GAS... but the thing is, I've never heard it.

I've seen and heard the Dean MetalMan V, but I just simply love the old-school Epiphone flying Vs. I guess it's the pickguard or the extra pup ...

But I was just wondering... does anyone on TB have one of these and if so, please give info...

 

[cmlax21]

I was so close to getting one of these for $200
Now everyone keeps bringing them up and rubbing it in

 

[BigFetus]

I was so close to getting one of these for $200
Now everyone keeps bringing them up and rubbing it in

Awwwwwwwww.... you suck!

jk... but seriously, I'm disappointed in you. :scowl:
I would of jumped on that in a heartbeat. Did you play it?

 

[cmlax21]

It was on ecrater and i bought it and payed and everything but then i week later i got a full refund and an eamail saying that it was already sold on ebay and they didnt take it off the other site.

 

[BigFetus]

I just cried for you...
I can't imagine what I'd do if it happened to me... :scowl: :scowl:

How did it sound?

 

[cmlax21]

I didnt even play it i didnt even care if it played because i couldnt pass it up for $200.

 

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Don't have any other info other than that the white and natural ones are finally on stock at Tomann:

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Regards
Sam

 

[Number27]

i wrote a thread on these the other day, you should search

i would probably get one if they did another color.. short scale, sounds kinda like a t-bird. just don't try and play one sitting down.

 

[BigFetus]

you should search

I should've known someone was going to say that... but thanks for the info... now i get the jist. So youre basically saying it has that nice, warm thunderbird sound? Whats that supposed to mean, all Epiphones sound the same? Youre brandist! (jk... )

Now I'm off to the search button!

 

[sawgydawg]

Hi.

Don't have any other info other than that the white and natural ones are finally on stock at Tomann:

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Regards
Sam

T-Bird, does this place have good service? If I get something from here shipped overseas would it be here in one piece..(it is ups..)

 

[bassplayeroreo]

I played one it's pretty epic. But you can't play while sitting at all, which isn't a shocker.

 

[BlizzardBass]

I miss having mine. Was a very fun bass to play and it was super light.

 

[TheRockinRoadie]

I assume its neck heavy like every epiphone bass, it does look smart though! i like my Eb3, but the wieght is just too much for me now im used to my fenders

 

[T-Bird]

Hi.

T-Bird, does this place have good service? If I get something from here shipped overseas would it be here in one piece..(it is ups..)

Exxellent IME. There's a thread about Thomann, and very good experiences are the common theme.

The LTD's should be available in US too, but since very few companies are willing to ship to Europe, I seldom visit their sites.

But you can't play while sitting at all, which isn't a shocker.

Not entirely true. Either install a rubber patch like there was in the original F-V guitars, or order a Steinberger swiveling "leg-rest" like the Gibson V91 had.

Regards
Sam

 

[ilpo]

But you can't play while sitting at all, which isn't a shocker.

Why can't you play while sitting? Just stick the lower horn (or what the heck you call it? wing?) between your legs and play just like guitar players do. Sits very nicely.

Of course it's much better to play standing up. But that goes for every bass, in my opinion.

EDIT: I have to admit I have no idea about the 34" version that Thomann seems to be selling now. That might be awkward in any possible way. The short scale one is just perfect, no matter if you're standing or sitting.

 

[Darkstrike]

Exxellent IME. There's a thread about Thomann, and very good experiences are the common theme.

+1, I've had a very good history with Thomann, they even sent me half orders, when some of what I wanted was out of stock, if I needed something straight away.

 

[Gus Borden]

so is there a sound difference being that it's short scale? I mean aside from the fact that it is shy a few frets of 34/35 scale necks, are there other sound issues?

 

[Crazyeelboy]

Big Fetus:

I have one and like it - it sounds good and looks great. There are a few things to keep in mind, though:

It has a short scale neck, so it will take some getting used to for the location of frets (I have to look down more often because I'm used to longer necks) and the string tension (the strings are looser).

Even with the short scale, the instrument takes a lot of space with the back fins sticking out, so be careful not to bump into things.

Try to nail down a case - I had a really hard time getting a case for the instrument as they didn't sell the case with it.

In all, it is a decent bass to play and it looks great. I would not use it as a main instrument, but it is cool to have and certainly worth the money I spent (around US$300).

 

[blendermassacre]

Thomann is incorrectly listing these at 34" scale. Epiphone doesn't make a 34" scale V. I would imagine the, to be similar sounding to an epi thunderbird because of the same electronics, but the short scale leads me to believe it would be more bass y.

 

[Chuck King]

I played one of these at Guitar Center a while back and it played and sounded great. If I was in the market for (yet) another bass, I would definitely consider one.