Dave Mustaine Gibson USA Flying V EXP available in two colors

Gibson is proud to unveil the first guitars in the new Dave Mustaine Collection, the Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP. For the new Flying V’s, the Gibson team collaborated with the Megadeth founder to release a limited number in Antique Natural and Silver Metallic finishes on Gibson.com and at select global dealers. A wider release of units is planned for February 2022.

Gibson is truly honored to be working with Mustaine, who formed Megadeth at the dawn of the American thrash metal movement. Mustaine has sold 38 million records worldwide, earned six platinum albums, is a GRAMMY Award winner, cancer survivor, a certified first degree black belt in Ukidokan Karate, and Songahm Taekwondo, as well as an honorary fourth degree black belt and Goodwill Ambassador in the World Taekwondo Federation, and he is currently on the way to a first degree black belt in Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu.

The Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP guitars are the first release in the new Dave Mustaine Collection. These guitars deliver the powerful, heavy sounds and exceptional playing performance on the stage and in the studio that Dave demands. The 25.5” scale mahogany neck has an ebony fretboard with a compound fretboard radius, 24 medium jumbo frets, mother of pearl “teeth” inlays, an Explorer-style headstock with Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners with Kidney buttons, and a Graph Tech nut. The mahogany Flying V-style body is equipped with a Tune-O-Matic bridge, a Stop Bar tailpiece, and a pair of Dave Mustaine’s signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor pickups. The Flying V’s are available in both an Antique Natural and a Silver Metallic nitrocellulose lacquer finish which are complemented by black chrome hardware. A hardshell case is also included.

As announced earlier this year, Dave Mustaine has joined Gibson as a Brand Ambassador and the Dave Mustaine Collection will span acoustic and electric guitars, as well as original content and special projects across Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer. Gibson is also a part of the Gibson Artist Alliance — a forum which includes legendary musicians, innovative movers and shakers, and new talent — to share in thought leadership, research and development, and mentorship of the next generation of players, as well as philanthropic endeavors.

Megadeth is currently working on their 16th studio album with more details to be revealed as they become available.