Gibson Flying V The Holy V 2009 - Natural

The 2008 Gibson Holy Flying V is one of the wildest designs to come out of Gibson's Guitar of the Month program. Between the massive cutouts through the body, the open V-shaped headstock, and the single exposed humbucker, this is about as far from a traditional Flying V as Gibson could get while still keeping its unmistakable shape. Even better, this example is in Very Good condition, conservatively graded and much closer to Excellent!

Finished in a beautiful Satin Cherry, the mahogany body has a rich, reddish-orange appearance with plenty of visible grain. The three large openings through the body give it an almost skeletal appearance, while the matching cutout in the headstock ties everything together. It's an incredibly distinctive design, especially with the bound ebony fingerboard and split-diamond inlays.

One of the coolest details is the set of Steinberger gearless tuners. Instead of traditional tuning machines, these use a completely different, compact design that looks right at home on such an unconventional guitar. They are wildly precise compared to traditional tuners.

Electronics are refreshingly simple: a single Gibson '57 Classic humbucker in the bridge position with one master volume knob. No complicated switching or extra controls, just a straightforward setup. The Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece complete the hardware.

The neck has a comfortable Slim '60s profile, measuring approximately .80" at the first fret and .86" at the twelfth, with a 1.71" nut width. At just 6.13 lbs on my scale, it's remarkably light for a mahogany Gibson!

Condition is conservatively rated Very Good, although it's much closer to Excellent overall. The Cherry finish presents beautifully, and the exposed wood grain gives this one a lot of character.

A few highlights:

• Limited-edition 2008 Gibson Guitar of the Month Holy V.

• Unique perforated mahogany body and matching open headstock.

• Bound ebony fingerboard with distinctive split-diamond inlays.

• Single Gibson '57 Classic humbucker with master volume control.

• Steinberger gearless tuning machines.

• Slim '60s neck profile with 1.71" nut width.

• Extremely lightweight at 6.13 lbs.

• Includes the original Gibson Guitar of the Month hard case and pictured paperwork.

For a Flying V collector, the Holy V is a particularly interesting piece of Gibson's history. There's nothing conventional about its appearance, and that is exactly what makes this model so memorable.

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!