its huge, its a short scale but is longer than a regular 34'' bass, its kinda awkward to play so i might have to install a strap button elsewhere on it, and im still getting used to the string tension change but it has a massive tone and looks beautiful, anyone else have one? what do you think about them?
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picked up an epiphone flying v bass
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OMG! I’ve been wanting one of these for years! The closest one to me that I’ve come across was a 10-hour drive away which just wasn’t feasible.
I’m jealous, I’ve gotta say! I hope you enjoy it and I’d love to hear some play samples and your overall opinion once you’ve gotten to know it.
I’m jealous, I’ve gotta say! I hope you enjoy it and I’d love to hear some play samples and your overall opinion once you’ve gotten to know it.
Congrats! I had a Gibson flying V six string that also seemed extremely long for a guitar, but the factory location of the strap buttons worked well on it.
I had this weird, 1970s half round living room chair that had been in my moms attic, and that was the only chair that I could play the flying V while sitting. So if you plan to play seated, you might wanna hit up some antique/retro furniture stores.
I had this weird, 1970s half round living room chair that had been in my moms attic, and that was the only chair that I could play the flying V while sitting. So if you plan to play seated, you might wanna hit up some antique/retro furniture stores.
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Part of me REALLY want one, but the ergonomics are a dealbreaker for me. Uncomfortable on a strap and REALLY bad when sitting down. But it certainly LOOKS cool!!! If you can somehow make it work without being too uncomfortable, you should certainly get some attention at gigs!!! Bonus point for not needing a guitar stand 
but I dread to think of the size of the case (if there is one).
but I dread to think of the size of the case (if there is one).
Good score! If the opportunity arose I would be very tempted. It would certainly be getting an outing to the Folk Club! 
What do you use for a case?
What do you use for a case?
i havent actually played onstage at all yet, but yeah when i do i'll use it
it came with the original hardcase (which is HUGE)Good score! If the opportunity arose I would be very tempted. It would certainly be getting an outing to the Folk Club!
What do you use for a case?
Can't be as bad as a 34" scaled Warlock! Talk about LONG! YIKES!
Congrats on the wicket looking bass! Enjoy it!
Congrats on the wicket looking bass! Enjoy it!
Here’s my white one. I moved the strap button to the back of the neck, removed the selector switch, and swapped the pickups for EMGs.
To be honest, I don’t like the tone, and I often consider selling it, but then I play it and it’s just a fun guitar to play, so I keep it. There aren’t really any for sale, so I have a feeling it’s got a bit of value, but I’m still hanging in to it.
To be honest, I don’t like the tone, and I often consider selling it, but then I play it and it’s just a fun guitar to play, so I keep it. There aren’t really any for sale, so I have a feeling it’s got a bit of value, but I’m still hanging in to it.
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I have the Korina version. No neck dive with a strap , light. Cool as heck.
They haven’t made an Epi V for some time. There’s not a lot of them out there.
