Why You Need a Gibson Flying V!

[@RaunaqSahu]

The Flying V is such an incredible and distinctive guitar, I immediately think of Mr. Albert King wielding one of those while smoking a pipe and belting out Blues Power or Born Under a Bad Sign. Simply iconic!

[@chrishardin7685]

Since there is only 20 comments on this video, I'll comment so you might see it. I want to thank you for all you've taught me. I started guitar in 2016 and gave up after a couple months. Not so long ago, I was listening to music (it was either American Idiot or Smells Like Teen Spirit), and I picked up my guitar for the first time in years to learn it. After struggling to figure it out on my own, I went on KZbin to find a tutorial and I found your channel. Ever since then, I've been watching your videos all the time. I've started getting better at guitar at an incredibly fast rate and now I've started reading tabs. It's all thanks to you that I have discovered a talent. I'm hoping to start a band as an adult and bring back GOOD music. I went to the Hella mega tour in Houston and that gave me more motivation to become one of the best. Again, thank you so much.

[@chrishardin7685]

I haven't started a band yet, but my high school band director recommended I join the jazz band. I'm about to be a freshman and I play trumpet. I'm a little nervous because I have a really cheap stratocaster rip off and since I'm teaching myself, I don't know very many chords. I practice for at least 3 hours every day after marching camp.

[@gregorywilson3318]

@@chrishardin7685 Dude, Squiers are quite good actually! Especially with the right eq settings on an amp it then just comes down to the unique tone of your fingers! Be sure to finger exercise every day especially since Jazz chords are going to be difficult at first but take it as slow as you need. Focus on playing clean before going for speed, the muscle memory will build up and help later on! The good news is that it’s easier than playing an metal stringed acoustic! 👍🏻 So keep up with the practice and try avoiding playing songs completely out of your realm. For me learning power chords, basic chords and then practicing the chord changes, minor pentatonic scales such as Aminor was a great start for me! What is your favorite band?! ☯️

[@tycobb8974]

Good story man. I have a fender squire bass I'm trying to learn.

[@chrishardin7685]

@@gregorywilson3318 Thanks! I don't really know how to learn guitar because I've been teaching myself and my parents aren't willing to get me lessons. It's my fault, because the first time I was in lessons I quit and wasted my parent's money. Any little piece of advice helps. Thanks! Also, my two favorite bands are Black Sabbath and Nirvana.

[@gregorywilson3318]

@@chrishardin7685 Freaking love Black Sabbath!!! The first song I learned to play all the way through was Electric Funeral and I highly recommend that you do a youtube search “How to play electric funeral by Black Sabbath on guitar.” It is not difficult and with practice you will get the rhythm down and all! ☯️

[@MXSHEP]

Good luck everyone

[@hernameisrio505]

this may get overlooked, but marty you've helped me learn a lot I didn't think i could. guitar has been a massive coping mechanism for me and it helps me with a lot of the things i struggle with. it's nice to just play what I'm feeling, and your lessons and videos help me put it into some sort of sense of a song. i was scared of not being able to play because i have a tendancy to give up on things, but when i first learned "The Kids Aren't Alright" from your tutorials, it made me wanna keep trying and I've gotten so much better. ive had an acoustic guitar since I was about 9, but i never bothered to pick it up. a few months ago i started playing it again and got an electric guitar for my birthday. ive been so happy to finally do something im actually passionate about. thank you marty.

[@MasteringSilence]

I usually don’t enter giveaways nowadays, but hey it’d be pretty cool to own a decent guitar! I got myself a Squier Tele recently and the screws on the saddle stripped out.

[@michaelmendillo7513]

That no big deal, replace it,,

[@henryF222]

Damn, hope you win

[@chriscrawford1958]

I could use a “V”! We’re the same age!

[@mbrownie22]

Played by the most underrated guitar teacher of all time. Thanks Marty.

[@DanielSilva-ep9hf]

This man Marty and a Gibson guitar is the reason I’m really gonna go see a movie, Marty you’re awesome

[@jagerking7020]

Just picked up a 67 epi V tonight. So comfortable and easy to play as long as your find your spot.

[@martinmcgimpsey9750]

A friend of mine had a Flying V, it was an awesome guitar! Thank you Marty for all the tunes! A faithful follower!

[@Jay-xt1fb]

Dave Mustaine is the first guitarist that comes to mind when I think of flying V surprised that nobody mentions him.

[@krzysztof4607]

I think he played Jackson V

[@acepaul407]

I bought a new Gibson Flying V at Guitar Center back in 1984 or so. I still have it. All original with Dirty Fingers PU's. It was built to be a rock n roll animal....and it is.

[@kyan226]

Me: Oh cool, flying v giveaway Marty: One lucky winner in the US Me (a European): -_-

[@mr.bubbles9958]

Ya it sucks I also can’t

[@logankeilty4529]

Me a Canadian: -_-

[@mr.bubbles9958]

@@logankeilty4529 same

[@DeeneMuada]

the feels are real

[@mannvirus_4688]

Me, an Australian -_-

[@mattyladtrades]

Just bought my first guitar last Friday a epiphone sg standard, never played the guitar before so I'm a total beginner just found your channel on utube and have subscribed 😀👍 so thank you for your time and effort in teaching ppl like me . Your a Star 🌟 fella 👍

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

the competition should have been world wide.

[@TylerS9812]

Thanks man. You’ve taught me a lot and I’m really glad one day I looked up a vid by you and then saw the hours and hours of commitment you put into your channel. I started eating up the content and I still am. Thanks man

[@henryhopton2944]

I have wanted a Gibson of some sort for such a long time, I love Albert King as well, but Gibson prices tend to get very high. Thank you for this opportunity!

[@vonzoomtunes9847]

Thanks, Marty....some of my favorites played these...Albert fer sure...Lonnie Mack with a Bigsby was a standout too!

[@theceoofgibson2563]

Man, I really do hope I win this. I just started my first band, and Randy Rhodes has got to be my greatest influence. Thanks so much for sharing this opportunity with us.

[@shaungandy9032]

This is wonderful thank you music is my passion

[@johngentry7416]

I've actually been to the Gibson Garage in Nashville. It's a pretty epic place.

[@glennevans5824]

I have the bonamassa Amos Flying V…made by epiphone…it is truly after I set it up….beautiful…it has a distinct tone..compared to my Les Paul…the Korina Wood…probably a big part…had a V back in 70’s yeah I’m old..but love the V….👍👍

[@yurhdw]

I personally own a flying V (mahogany) since 11 years, the quantity of tones and genres you can play without sounding and looking awful is insane, you can blues, you can rock, and you can even play the heavyest metal without feeling in the wrong spot or having a messy sound, mine is older and probably different from the one you'll win but man, this guitar is amazing, finally some love for one of the most underrated guitars out there!

[@sirspongadoodle]

Tone wood isn’t real pickups make very little difference apart from humbuckers compared to single coils and the shape doesn’t matter either… what your experiencing is a placebo or you started with a single coil guitar… literally everything you list in the tone bit is what a humbucker sounds like, cheap Chinese or 300 dollar Seymour Duncan the tone stays the same maybe ones a little louder but tone wise no.

[@maxbeale8186]

I just got a Flying V and so looking forward to playing it

[@lincolnwatkins590]

Thanks so much for the opportunity Marty and Gibson. Very much appreciated

[@channel4ripoffcompany404]

Well this competition is for 18+ who live in the US only so that’s depressing. Oh well, good luck to everyone who enters!

[@r34ever24]

Gang gang

[@jamesmcghee2062]

This guy right here is how I went from basic chords to barre chords and Travis picking in a matter of months so yeah he’s pretty awesome

[@wyattlevy1948]

This is such a beautiful guitar you have taught so many and helped so many thank you

[@PFB1994]

Had a great 1970s Flying V, got rid of it when I bought my Gary Moore Les Paul. Didn't think I needed the 2 similar guitars. But the Flying V was much better to me in retrospect. I need to get another Flying V soon.

[@andrewtate8303]

My Gibson 83 ,flying V with fitted micro tuners at the bridge is awsome

[@IsmaelVazquezJr]

Marty! I remember watching your videos like 10 years ago. I’m glad you’re still going strong :]

[@francislepine8492]

I love when you teach us some historical tips about music, songs or guitars. You are the real MVP. Thanks Marty. Dont stop your good work ! I've learned few songs from you yet. Started playing guitar seriously last spring. I love your videos !

[@MartyMusic]

Rock on!

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

Saw Johnny Thunders Heartbreakers playing a Gibson flying V ann arbor 1980-81 michigan. not sure if he was using the club's amps. I couldn't see. His playing was on point. Truly a great musician even with his demons. L.A.M.F

[@allanhetfield1922]

Cool man!! Goodluck to everyone!

[@stephendavis5530]

Apparently, Hendrix has played SG's Jaguars, and Les Paul's as well as Flying V's. The only other guitar I've seen him with is the Flying V though. Love it's TOAN!!! 😎🎸🎸

[@k.b2188]

I was at a guitar store today and played a flying v which is my dream guitar but i sadly can not afford a badass guitar like that

[@appleBOYgod]

Man ik I’m too late but that’s my litteral dream guitar. They sound so nice and it’s such a cool design. But tbh I’ll just save 2k to order it on guitar center. Thanks for the playing

[@luvittodeath7031]

I was just recently in Nashville, but we only saw a small Gibson building we couldn’t go into on a corner.

[@lionuspatsolic5546]

I just got an SG standard and it’s awesome

[@lagmaster1010]

Marty I’ve been watching you since I started a year ago. I just want to give you a genuine thank you for being here on my guitar journey🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@mackenziewindress2701]

Omg think I just found my dream guitar :o GORGEOUS the Flying V really is a perfect guitar. Sucks I live in Australia though

[@randychildress2022]

Thanks Marty! I'm in it to win it.

[@strictaphid7922]

The Flying V is my dream guitar!

[@slim8130]

I was just thinking of wanting a flying V last night! They're so neat and I wish we saw them more often

[@lenbones7940]

The flying V and the firebird my 2 favorite Gibson's and prolly least understood

[@dovydas2278]

Good luck everyone and thank you Marty!

[@Gokulokz2234]

Man I’ve always wanted to own a V but never had the money to get one for myself hope faith is on my side on this one :)

[@realrandumbstuff]

Same kind of I just recently started wanting a v but I don’t think I will be able to afford one for a while

[@sirspongadoodle]

Only get it for the look and feel, not the tone. Every humbucking electric guitar sounds the same when you test the guitar and nothing else you hear no sonic difference between one and another…

[@douglasankenman3621]

I bought a V six months ago because it felt better in my hands than the SG or a Paul. The tone is incredibly rich. Put it into a Marshall and it's like Chocolate and Peanut Butter.

[@sirspongadoodle]

Until you realise that guitars pretty much sound the same, apart from single coils to humbuckers there’s no real tonal difference with guitars…

[@sirspongadoodle]

@@chiefline7084placebo

[@inatorquoisemood93]

I liked that riff at 6:55 👍👍

[@karikrystal-xe9rx]

I have this guitar. Watching this inspires me to get it out💙🇺🇸

[@igavehimadollar3354]

always been a tele or strat gut then all of a sudden i bought a jazzmaster then a jaguar then i saw that clip with srv playing with albert king and hes playing this flying v now i gotta have one

[@acledfloyd]

I’m currently OBSESSED with Flying Vs, so this is would be great to win. I’m building a mini-Flying V for my daughter right now.

[@splashesin8]

I like a Samuel L Jackson movie, especially with a good soundtrack❣️ I bought a soundtrack from an earlier movie with Samuel L Jackson, with Neneh Cherry singing a take on a James Brown song. "You gotta be fortunate. You gotta be lucky now." 😊

[@iLikeMyOwnPosts]

Marty for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[@chrisggoodwin777]

The V always makes me think of Sabbath. I dug the clean tones on this guy, especially the neck

[@PAul.paUL.PaUL.]

Great video as always Marty !♥️👍 Much love from a small town in Germany🙏🌎🍀

[@asregdor3386]

Name is in and fingers crossed ...... thanks again Marty !

[@CE-22]

Me thinking which nice metal/hardrock riff Marty will play on this beautiful flying V... Marty on the Gibson Flying V: 5:30

[@mickquakernaat5666]

I am really exited Flying V is one of my favorites

[@lesterksi4521]

I got one. Absolutely loved it

[@interim927]

Man this guitar looks amazing! I'm kinda a beginner but my brother began teaching me when I was 7 years old. (16 now). I've gotten hand-me-down guitars and this thing is definitely special! I hope I can play some dope jams

[@KiwisCovers2112]

I know they're safe but those hanging guitars on that moving display put me on edge so badly lol

[@MartyMusic]

CLICK HERE bit.ly/GibsonSweepsMYT to win a Gibson Flying V, just like the one used in the film The Protege Movie, PLUS a trip to Nashville for you and a friend to visit the Gibson factory and new Gibson Garage, the ultimate guitar experience!

[@Happymz]

Epic!

[@stephenappleton7185]

Signed up it would be amazing to win that

[@Th3Gauntlet17]

Awesome will do

[@wornstrat5517]

Sadly not a us citizen.

[@the1jdrama99]

Wish me luck

[@ageary]

I love my Epiphone but that was whole new level..........wow

[@nikospapageorgiou57]

One of the finest guitars ever made! Absolutely beautiful...!

[@mrfeast9823]

Hi Marty super excited for the premiere tomorrow morning yay!

[@PureMadMetal]

Marty delivers again smashin and tasty and gettin your chops round the legendary flying V.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

This video is one giant ad

[@Pyrohelix_]

I have one I built and it’s my master piece. It’s a very good and light weight guitar.

[@delboyoelmundo4718]

Marty , fantastic demo, I need one

[@Bobcat5150]

Thank for the history I never knew about the v. Speaking of rock and v though you did forget one of the hardest rockers to ever play the v James hetfield

[@sirspongadoodle]

James is overrated

[@sussy8970]

Your the best. I always see you as the standard with music lessons, your my starting point. If I want to learn a song I go look at the channel, and sure enough, you have it. I got one thing and one thing only to say about you. Your the best.

[@tommelville4968]

Your camera guy should have changed his shutter speed to fix the flickering screens. Sorry for being negative, love your work!

[@000Angus000]

Nice playing, Marty - it sounds great. :-)

[@isoboi702]

MARTY PLEASE DO A TUTORIAL ON ONE OF THESE NIGHTS ON ACOUSTIC PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE :,)

[@jlastname6603]

The best guitar teacher ever right here ☝🏻

[@jcburger733]

Hey Marty, the Flying V has always been a bucket list for me…. Someday I will hopefully get one. Sounds great!

[@beoz658]

I just bought one like that fingers crossed

[@danesussman3351]

Such a good guitar

[@tristanharris205]

Have learned so much from this channel.

[@jimmyb4728]

I have been wanting to take a trip to the new Gibson Garage since it opened a month or so ago, the place looks crazy kool. Thanks for the lesson videos I watch whenever I can and they do help alot. Well hope luck is on my side that would be a hell of a win.

[@xrhstosm7]

What’s the amp or pedal you’re using!!! Extraordinary sound!!!!

[@timothyvandyke-lc1oi]

Different neck joint.check it 5 frets into body. All together different from 1959 reissue.I have one.

[@ericwatler23]

Amazing Flying V I’m drooling 🤤

[@k4nibu]

Good Luck guys

[@joeyride58]

Entered specifically to meet Mark , ( and possibly Marty !)

[@reneewoolery3755]

Wow!! That's so Awesome🔥🔥💖I just started playing the guitar & needed some lessons on Everything... I found u & so happy I did. You make it easy to understand & learn🤘🤘🤘Thank u for all u do for us beginners ; !!👊👍 🎸 🎸Your Amazing🙂🔥

[@JacobCornett-z2g]

I love the v it’s sooooooo cool when I think of one I think of James hetfeild playing the og white Flying V

[@regisz_]

Hey Marty! Can u teach us? Footsteps in the Dark, PLEASE!

[@williamcooper1200]

On the hunt for my first electric guitar now (currently play acoustic). What a thing it would be to win a Flying V!

[@burningrebel777]

Whooo i sure could use that new axe

[@kellybotha1999]

Thanks for the video!

[@garylcampbell9964]

That would be great.

[@ghostfreakelo420]

Well, I just got one and it's just awesome!

[@soop7667]

Well, shiet Marty, you had me all excited. Only to find out this sweepstakes thingy is two years old. Oh well, I guess i'm just gonna have to buy one after all

[@martinmcfly_]

Looks amazing!!

[@williamocallaghan5504]

Marty all I can say is your awesome 🎸

[@rumbletruck1]

It would be a good Gibson to own. 🤘🏻

[@realityreboot]

Nashville, that's literally like a 15 to 20 minute drive from me.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Love the Flying V man, but the Alnico 2 are a little low output for me. I prefer the Alnico 5 pickups. More output. More power.

[@djgene5621]

Thanks for the awesome video, Marty! I love my V!

[@mathew6268]

The protege comes out on my birthday.. come on it's a sign surely.. haha