It probably would not be one's primary instrument, but it is cool to have, and it isn't that expensive so there ain't no reason not to get it if you like the V look.
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Epiphone Flying V
- Thread starter BigFetus
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Just came from the local GC where, surprise! They had one in-store. I have to say, built well, sound is pretty good for the price point. I don't believe it's a true short scale, after a conversation about that with the one GC employee I trust (b/c well, I know him and he's a bass player, and a solid guy) - it falls somewhere in between. Certainly does not feel like a short scale while playing it. Nice. Like it. Now the real question is "Do I really need a flying V???
If I could get one I would swap the gold crap out for my t-birds black.
Oh by the way what was the price at your GC?
is that in you USD? that seems a ridiculously low price....
im quite tempted to forget about getting an orange amp for my guitars, and get this instead
Its a solid bass. But I think it is priced accordingly. Sounds pretty good, neck plays fairly smooth and fast.Looks cool - it's a vintage-looking V. But on the other hand it's a V. It's real, singular purpose is to look cool on stage and in photos. If you go to record, you're gonna bring your best sounding ax- chances are it won't be the V. If I owned it and I had to sell off gear for some reason, it would probably be the first to go.
But is damn cool looking and I still want it! I'd change the hardware over to chrome I think....
But is damn cool looking and I still want it! I'd change the hardware over to chrome I think....
well 399 USD is maybe £230, and if the electronics are the same as the thunderbird that extra £30 for coolness seems fine to me, I can't seem to find one on the web anywhere
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You can't buy off of the MF site if not in USA? Seems so strange to me - but anyhow, above is UK based site I believe...
Good luck!
You can't buy off of the MF site if not in USA? Seems so strange to me - but anyhow, above is UK based site I believe...
Good luck!
