1984 - Flying V XPL
A flying V with an explorer head ! These were originally available in purple and black (with or without the Kahler Whammy bar).
The natural finish example here is another gibson mystery ...
Gibson Flying V XPL — archive photograph
From the original Gibson advertising flyer
Gibson Flying V XPL — archive photograph
Black no bar
Gibson Flying V XPL — archive photograph
Where does that finish come from ? A creative Gibson workman doing extra hours on a bank holiday maybe ...
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