Edwards Flying V

[Model1VH2]

I recently came across a Gibson Flying V site and fell in love with a block inlay V that Gibson made back in the 70's. They only made a handful of them so they are very rare and very expensive. I thought about maybe building a replica, but then I came across the Edwards flying V. It has block inlays, binding, and the same neck construction as the Flying V's that Gibson made back in the 70's! It also came with good quality Gotoh hardware and Seymour Duncan (JB/Jazz) pickups! Normally, the first thing I do is ditch all of the hardware and electronics when I buy an import guitar, but there was absolutely no need with this guitar. I did however wax potted and covered the pickups and swapped out the pickguard. The original pickguard had pickup rings and would have left holes had I just removed them. Now that it's done, it looks identical to the Gibson block inlay V I fell in love with.

[DonP]

Cool, but I prefer the larger blocks and ebony FB like a LP Custom.

I had a 1979 SG with those little MOP blocks and it just didn't seem right - sort of "in between"

[straycat]

I like it a lot.
Looks dead on, good score.

[tomanyjacksons]

That's sweet.

[darrellm]

Glad you posted that, I've been thinking of getting an Edwards myself - the specs seem great.

How do they play, are you able to compare them to a Gibson? I normally play a Gibson V (and Chavels of course ), just wonder how these compare? Thanks.

[Radiohead]

Nice guitar. I love that colour and you are right, The blocks look way better than 1/2 moons or dots. I have a Gibson faded cherry, nothing special or as nice looking as yours. The only thing I don't like about them is the control layout. I find it way too tight and the knob layout is not what I expected. I am thinking moving the input jack to the upper wing like a RR and putting the controls Volume, Volume, Tone in a straight line. Maybe wire in a blower switch or mute switch in the tone pot.

[Predator1]

I found the nut width / string spacing to be narrower then Gibson. 1 5/8th.

[Model1VH2]

I found the nut width / string spacing to be narrower then Gibson. 1 5/8th.

You're correct, Predator1.
The width / string spacing is more narrow than my Gibson V but i like it.
It reminds me of one of my first guitars ... a Gibson SG Custom.
It's very comfortable for me and I really love the neck carve.

Glad you posted that, I've been thinking of getting an Edwards myself - the specs seem great.
How do they play, are you able to compare them to a Gibson? I normally play a Gibson V (and Chavels of course ), just wonder how these compare? Thanks.

As Predator1 pointed out, the width and string spacing is more narrow than my '12 Gibson V, but I believe it is no different from the spec that Gibson used back in the 70's. The neck/heel joint is a little different than my newer Gibson as well. The fretboard on the Edwards sits higher going into the body, but again, this is exactly how Gibson made them back in the 70's. The "feel" of both guitars is a little different but in a good way, if that makes sense.
Again, electronics and hardware are top notch and overall craftsmanship is superb. If you decide to go with an Edwards, you won't be disappointed.

[jeff b]

Nice. I've always wanted a block inlay Gibson V too. I also really like the shorter rounded old school headstock. I've been wanting an Edwards V & mod it like you did. I'm gonna try to find a cream one like yours & have it painted either seafoam green or a bright white. Good score man!

[darrellm]

Thanks for the reviews guys. Yes, the more recent Gibson V necks are pretty wide, so it's good that these are the 70s one as there would be no point in buying something identical to what I have - getting more tempted...