Gibson Flying V Custom Figured VOS Cobra

Gibson Flying V Custom Figured VOS Cobra #CS502043

Solid BodySKU 210000021520

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Provenance

Why this one made the wall

A Flying V with a AAA flame maple top and seven-ply binding across the front. That is the whole reason to stop on this one: a V is normally slab mahogany with no binding anywhere, so a figured top with seven plies running round it is a Custom Shop answer to a question nobody usually asks. Cobra finish, VOS, so the lacquer and the gold have been given a vintage patina without any wear being put into them.

Mahogany neck in the 1950s Chunky D, which is the profile that suits a V: the body gives you nothing to rest against, so the neck is where the guitar lives. Ebony board, 22 frets, mother of pearl blocks, Corian nut, 24.75" scale.

A 490R and a 498T, which is the pairing Gibson uses when it wants a guitar to keep up rather than behave. Gold hardware throughout, black speed knobs, a '58 Flying V tailpiece and Grover Kidney tuners. Hardshell case included.

SPECIFICATIONS

Serial: CS502043
Shape: Flying V
Top: AAA Flame
Binding: 7-ply front binding
Finish: Cobra, VOS

Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: 1950s Chunky D
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale Length: 24.75"
Frets: 22
Nut: Corian
Inlays: Mother of Pearl, block

Neck Pickup: 490R
Bridge Pickup: 498T
Knobs: Black speed knobs

Bridge: Tune-o-matic, gold
Tailpiece: '58 Flying V
Tuners: Grover Kidney, gold
Plating: Gold
Case: Hardshell included

Whatever came with it comes with it: the case where there is one, certificates, case candy, paperwork. All of it checked against the serial before it ships.

Bench inspected

Every instrument crosses Ian Vance's bench before it ships: frets polished, hardware tightened, truss rod and action set, nut slots and intonation dialled, pickup heights and electronics adjusted. Order online and that setup is free.

Ships insured

Ships worldwide from Ottawa, insured for its full value. Free shipping in Canada and the US on orders over $200, some exclusions apply. US orders arrive with no duty, tax or brokerage owed at the door.

You have 48 hours from arrival to decide. Exchange it and the restocking fee is waived. On a straight refund it is 10% plus the actual shipping both ways. Email us first either way, nothing comes back unauthorized.

Financing

PayPlan by RBC for Canadian buyers, with the exact terms shown at checkout. Financing never changes the price of the guitar.

Authorized dealer

Full manufacturer warranty on every new instrument.

Frequently asked

Questions we get

Do I pay duty or brokerage on a US order?

No. Duty, taxes, brokerage and customs on a US order are handled at our end before the instrument leaves Ottawa. It arrives at your door with nothing to pay.

Orders going anywhere outside Canada and the United States work differently. The shipping and returns policy sets out which is which.

What does the free setup cover?

Every instrument crosses Ian Vance's bench before it ships, and on an online order that setup is free.

What it covers depends on what the guitar needs. Frets, fretboard, hardware, fresh strings, truss rod, action, nut slots, intonation, pickup height and electronics are all part of it, and none of it is an upcharge. The menu above shows the choices you get to make.

Ian's work is described on Repairs and tuning.

What if it is not right when it arrives?

You have 48 hours from the moment it arrives to decide. Email shop@lauzonmusic.com inside that window and we will authorize the return. Nothing comes back unauthorized.

Exchange it for something else and there is no restocking fee, though you cover the shipping on the instrument going back. On a straight refund it is 10% plus the actual shipping both ways.

The full terms are on Shipping and returns.

Can I pay for it over time?

Canadian buyers can pay over time with PayPlan by RBC, chosen as the payment method at checkout. The exact terms come from RBC and are shown to you before you agree to anything.

Financing never changes the price of the guitar. More on Financing.