Gibson Flying V model details

2008–2010 Gibson Robot Flying V

Gibson’s Robot Flying V paired a Metallic Red V with the Tronical Powertune automatic tuning system. The system sensed each string’s pitch at the bridge and changed string tension with motorized locking tuners at the headstock. It was unusual technology housed in a distinctive Flying V, rather than a tuning bridge that physically turns the strings.

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Full front view of the metallic red Gibson Robot Flying V — Full front view

Full back view of the metallic red Gibson Robot Flying V — Full back view

Close-up of the Robot Flying V front body, pickups, bridge, and controls — Front body and controls

Angled front view of the Robot Flying V showing its fretboard and robotic tuners — Angled front view

Angled back view of the Robot Flying V showing its rear headstock and body — Angled back view

Photo credit: Gitarren Total

Specification	Details
Body	Mahogany, Flying V shape.
Available finish	Metallic Red lacquer; this is the documented production finish for the Robot Flying V.
Neck	Set mahogany neck; exact profile dimensions not located.
Fingerboard	Bound ebony with pearl trapezoid inlays; 22 frets.
Scale / nut / radius	24.75-inch scale; 1.695-inch nut width; 12-inch radius.
Pickups	Gibson 496R neck humbucker and 500T bridge humbucker.
Controls	Three-way pickup selector; the Master Control Knob (MCK) serves as a tone control when pushed in and activates the robot tuning system when pulled up.
Robot tuning system	Powertune bridge saddles sense string pitch; motorized Powerhead locking tuners at the headstock adjust string tension. The MCK provides standard A-440 tuning and six factory alternate-tuning presets; players can program custom tunings and adjust intonation. The bridge senses pitch; the tuning pegs do the mechanical tuning.
Bridge / tailpiece	Powertune Tune-o-matic-style bridge and Powertune stop tailpiece.
Output / hardware	Side-mounted Neutrik jack; chrome hardware.
Case	Black reptile-pattern hardshell case with white plush interior reported for the model.
Original price / quantity	Original MSRP and total production quantity not confirmed in the sources reviewed.
Release / years made	Announced for release in 2008; documented production range is fall 2008–2010, spanning three calendar years.

The Robot system used both bridge-mounted pitch sensing and motorized headstock tuners. Published sources reviewed here do not establish a production total or verified original MSRP for the Flying V variant.

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