neoboi Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) I need the dimensions of a flying V...please! I just need it as a reference for my project axe...thanks in advance! Edited October 2, 2006 by neoboi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyykko Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 I need the dimensions of a flying V...please! I just need it as a reference for my project axe...thanks in advance! Check this out: http://corvette-summer.com/images/58gibsonv.TIF -Seppo- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvo Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 (edited) Check this out: http://corvette-summer.com/images/58gibsonv.TIF -Seppo- Thanks Seppo Another one to add to the collection dayvo Edited October 22, 2006 by dayvo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexybeast Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Thank you a housand times for the Flying V dimensions!! It came just at the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbandyk Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Old Thread but I found it so I'm sure other people will happen across it too. The 58 and 60s have different dimensions in the wings but most of the dimensions are pretty similar. Note: I don't own either model. The following numbers are the result of internet research and a blueprint I've purchased from EBay, which I believe to be accurate. Don't take any of this as gospel but hopefully this will get people going. If you're dead set on a historically accurate repro.. buy a template. The neck is standard gibson. You should pick neck dimensions (width, thickness) that you prefer though IMHO.. unless it's more important to be historically accurate. These are my notes.. sorry if the formatting is a bit rough here. I've typed out all my notes and some are a bit jumbled. 1.6875" at nut 12.375" at 12th fret.. width 2.062" 17.805" at 22nd fret.. width 2.226" 60s neck Peghead Pitch: 17 degrees Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.800 Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.850 Heel Length: 0.625 Neck Joint Location: 17th fret Fingerboard Species: Ebony Scale Length: 24 3/4 in. Total Length: 18.062 Number of Frets: 22 Nut Width: 1.687 in. Width at 12th Fret: 2.260 in. 17 5/16" truss rod channel Fret markers should be at least .05" thick.. 1.3mm NECK: <-- '58? doh!! didn't make a note! Headstock 7" tip to nut Scale length 24.75" Fretboard length 17.8" from nut to 22nd fret. board should be ~18" Fretboard Width 1 11/16" at nut 2 1/4" at 22nd fret BODY: <-- '58 V Centerline Length 11 1/4" from the crotch of the V to the point where the upper curves end Width of body at shoulders (by neck).. where the curves turn into the outside strait length of the wings. 4 25/32" Curve radius for wings and crotch 1" radius (they follow contour of a 2" diameter circle) Outside Length of wings 19" flat.. from the start of the curves Height of wing, from centerline to the topmost or bottom most point of wings. 8 11/32" thickness of body 1 3/4" (I'd verify this if I were you) The 68 body is more pointy. The radius of the curve at the end of the wings and at the Crotch follow a 1 1/2" DIAMETER circle. I print some up off my computer (Adobe Illustrator) and trace them on the body. I've got my router template on order though so I'll just trace that when I get it. I hope all of this helps.. at least gets you started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 (edited) double post- see below Edited October 27, 2010 by Mr Natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 (edited) Old Thread but I found it so I'm sure other people will happen across it too. The 58 and 60s have different dimensions in the wings but most of the dimensions are pretty similar. Note: I don't own either model. The following numbers are the result of internet research and a blueprint I've purchased from EBay, which I believe to be accurate. Don't take any of this as gospel but hopefully this will get people going. If you're dead set on a historically accurate repro.. buy a template. >>>>>>>>>>>> Thought I would share some info from a couple of books I have- as I have purchased several plans and templates, and there are differences amoung them all (I love Vs so this thread grabbed my interest). according to the 1959 Gibson catalog- Specifications for flying V: 4 1/2" wide at top, tapering to 16 3/4" wide at tail, 19 1/2 inches long, 1 1/2 inches thick, 24 3/4 scale, 22 frets. None of the books I have list a length of peghead for the 58-59 model v- I measured my template purchased from guitarbuilding templates dot com and it mearsures 7 15/16' from tip to nut. This is 2/16" longer than a set of plans I picked up off amazon dot com. I didnt think the 58-59 V had a longer headstock than the 66-70 model-just an observation- but unfortunately I dont have a reference anywhere in my books on the length of the 58 V headstock. Ebony didnt show up as a finger board for the V until the 1979 V2 model- according to Larry Meiner's book (flying V the illustrated history) awesome book!. 1958-59 V //\\ 1966-1970 V rosewood board //\\ rosewood board 24 3/4 scale //\\ 24 3/4 scale 1 11/16" nut //\\ 1 9/16" nut 17 degree angle //\\ 14 degree headstock angle 1.5" thick body //\\ 1 5/16" thick body ? length of headstock //\\ 7 5/8" long headstock I have been reading up on Vs as I plan on building a (couple) within the next 6 months. Just thought I would share- Peace- Scott Edited October 27, 2010 by Mr Natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 How's this for a zombie thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 I've had a Flying V on my bucket list for many many years, and this thread is Google's #2 result. Just hunting for body thickness....1-5/16" sounds nice and light to me. At least, that 3/8" is a good slimming. Collecting the materials for a 70s V.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn.LaSanche Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 On 1/11/2018 at 8:47 AM, Prostheta said: I've had a Flying V on my bucket list for many many years, and this thread is Google's #2 result. Just hunting for body thickness....1-5/16" sounds nice and light to me. At least, that 3/8" is a good slimming. Collecting the materials for a 70s V.... On 1/11/2018 at 8:47 AM, Prostheta said: I've had a Flying V on my bucket list for many many years, and this thread is Google's #2 result. Just hunting for body thickness....1-5/16" sounds nice and light to me. At least, that 3/8" is a good slimming. Collecting the materials for a 70s V.... Not sure if you guys have already built your V’s but if you’re looking for measurements of the modern V (which is patterned from a 83, which was patterned off a ‘74, patterned off KK Downing’s ‘67 if we are to listen to Downing as well as some magazine articles). I have a 2001 Gothic model I would be happy to take any/every measurement y’all want and post them here. Just shoot me a pm here. I’m planning on building a second as I want one with a Floyd and no router is going to touch mine. I also know a guy here locally who owns a ‘58 and I will ask him the headstock length for sexybEast and sbandyk. If/when he responds I’ll pass the info along. Not promising anything because he is kind of a dick. Prostheta, I also have that Takamine Explorer you mentioned years ago, or was that the Aria Pro version? I can’t remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Probably an Aria Pro II since they're more my line of interest. Can't say that the V has been top of that interest list, however I've always liked the idea of Jim Martin's 70s V with the chrome plate and Kahler. That rounder headstock tip shape is just perfect for the visual balance as well. Pointier V's, not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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