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Gibson 50th Anniversary Flying V 2008 - Brimstone Burst
Gibson 50th Anniversary Flying V 2008 - Brimstone Burst
- One of a kind — when it's gone, it's gone.
- Listed yesterday.
- These are photos of the actual guitar for sale.
- 4.96 from 259 verified buyers
- 2,000+ guitars sold
- This guitar
- $2,990.00
- Insured shipping flat rate, signature required
- $75.00
- Sales tax outside Florida
- None
- Your total
- $3,065.00
Arrives as early as 3 business days
Same guitar on Reverb $3,275.00
$3,150.00 + $125.00 shipping, plus $190–$280 sales tax in most states
You save $400–$490 buying direct.*
* Includes the sales tax a marketplace is required to collect, estimated at 6–9% depending on your state. I collect sales tax only where legally required — for most buyers outside Florida, that's none.
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The 2008 Gibson 50th Anniversary Flying V in Brimstone Burst is easily one of the most visually striking Flying Vs Gibson has produced. Released as the Guitar of the Month for March 2008, this commemorative edition celebrated 50 years of the Flying V with a limited production run of just 1,000 guitars worldwide.
The flame maple top on this particular example is gorgeous. The deep crimson center fades into nearly black beveled edges, with prominent, even flaming running across both wings. Pair that with the gold hardware and exposed maple top without a pickguard, and you've got a Flying V with an entirely different personality.
Gibson went all out with the finer details on these. The bound ebony fingerboard features mother-of-pearl split-block inlays and gold fretwire, while the multi-ply bound headstock carries a unique red V emblem, gold Gibson script, and an engraved 50th Anniversary truss rod cover.
Another standout feature is the set of Steinberger gearless tuners. Their unconventional design complements the headstock beautifully and allows for incredibly precise tuning adjustments.
This guitar is in Very Good condition, conservatively graded. It's exceptionally well preserved for its age, with no chips, dings, or cracks. There is some visible aging to the gold hardware, but the Brimstone finish still presents beautifully. Finding one of these with such clean body edges and pointed wings is particularly nice.
A few highlights:
• Limited to 1,000 guitars worldwide.
• March 2008 Guitar of the Month release.
• AA flame maple top over a beveled mahogany body.
• Bound ebony fingerboard with gold fretwire and split-block inlays.
• Steinberger gearless tuners.
• Commemorative 50th Anniversary headstock appointments.
• Master volume, master tone, and three-way pickup selector.
• Includes the original Gibson Guitar of the Month hardshell case with its commemorative silk shroud and Gibson inspection booklet.
The photos shown are real photographs of this exact guitar. I do not use AI-generated imagery, replacement backgrounds, or image manipulation to misrepresent the condition of my guitars. What you see is the instrument you’ll receive.
Like all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and fully insured via Reverb Safe Shipping.
⏳ Quick note: These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 3–7 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window!
I bought this guitar, inspected it, photographed it, dialed it in, and I'll be the one packing it. If something isn't right when it arrives, you're not filing a ticket — you're emailing the person who put it in the box.
Same guitar, same packing, same insurance, same 3-day return window you'd get anywhere else I list it. It just costs less here, because there's no platform fee in the price.
Questions before you buy? Ask me anything — more photos, a specific measurement, or anything the listing doesn't cover.
Shipping & Insurance
Shipping & Insurance
Ships within 1 business day via UPS or FedEx Ground — typically 3-5 business days in transit. Every guitar is fully insured for its full purchase price, with signature required on delivery. Packed properly — hard cases shipped in a double box with foam padding, strings detuned, neck and headstock supported.
Flat $75 shipping anywhere in the US, no matter the price of the guitar. Full details in the shipping policy.
Returns
Returns
3 days from delivery to decide. That's your window to let me know, not to get it back to me. Play it, check it against the listing, and message me if anything's off.
Not as described, or damaged in shipping? Full refund, including the shipping you paid, and I pay return shipping. “As described” means everything in the listing: photos, condition notes, specs and included accessories. Every guitar is insured for its full price. If it's damaged in transit, I handle the carrier claim, and you choose between a repair at my expense or a full refund.
Changed your mind? Return it in the condition it arrived, with everything it came with, for a flat $150 fee. The fee is the same whether the guitar was $900 or $9,000, not a percentage. Return shipping is the buyer's responsibility.
Start any return through the return policy page or contact me directly before shipping anything back.
