Current 12++ Gibson Flying V Electric Guitar. Get a low price and free shipping from its introduction in 1958 to the present, the gibson flying v has remained an icon of style, in demand by players who want classic sounds. The gibson custom shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality and sound excellence. We're celebrating its history with the below gallery featuring many rockers who have as guitar aficionado notes, its look was gibson's attempt to come up with a modernist answer to the fender stratocaster.