Gibson is proud to honor guitar legend Jimi Hendrix with two new Gibson signature guitars, the Jimi Hendrix™ 1967 SG Custom in Aged Polaris White and the Jimi Hendrix™ 1969 Flying V in Aged Ebony.
Widely recognized as one of the most creative musicians of all time, Jimi Hendrix pioneered the explosive possibilities of the electric guitar. Hendrix’s innovative style of combining fuzz, feedback and controlled distortion created a new musical form and his influence resonates to this day.
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Jimi Hendrix™ 1969 Flying V – Aged Ebony
A Right-Handed Recreation of the Legend’s Left-Handed Flying V
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as the most innovative guitarist of the rock era. This Custom Shop Flying V™ is a right-handed recreation of Jimi’s left-handed 1969 Gibson Flying V, which he custom-ordered directly from Gibson. Used during the Band of Gypsys era, it was made famous by Hendrix’s performance at the Isle of Wight Festival on August 31, 1970. It features a Murphy Lab Aged Ebony finish, as well as aged gold hardware. Only 125 right-handed models will be created as part of this very special run, hand-made by the expert luthiers and craftspeople of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Jimi Hendrix™ 1967 SG Custom – Aged Polaris White
A Recreation of the Legend’s 1967 SG Custom
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as the most innovative guitarist of the rock era. This limited edition Gibson Custom Shop 1967 SG™ Custom accurately replicates the right-handed guitar (strung lefty) that Hendrix played on The Dick Cavett Show on September 9, 1969 – one of Jimi’s rare television interviews and performances. This SG Custom features a Murphy Lab Aged Polaris White finish and aged gold hardware. Only 150 guitars will be created as part of this very special run, hand-made by the expert luthiers and craftspeople of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Jimi Hendrix™ 1969 Flying V (Left-Handed) – Aged Ebony
An Incredible Recreation of the Legend’s Left-Handed Flying V
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as the most innovative guitarist of the rock era. This Custom Shop Flying V is a recreation of Jimi’s left-handed 1969 Gibson Flying V, which he custom-ordered directly from Gibson. Used during the Band of Gypsys era, it was made famous by Jimi’s performance at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival on August 31, 1970. It features a Murphy Lab Aged Ebony finish, as well as aged gold hardware. Only 25 left-handed models will be created as part of this very special run, hand-made by the expert luthiers and craftspeople of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
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