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A Trio of Futuristic Guitars from 1958

If you're a music fan—or a fan of Guitar Hero—chances are good you're familiar with the iconic look of Gibson's Flying V guitar. What you might not know, however, is that the Flying V is only one of a trio of futuristic guitars designed in the late 1950s by Gibson president Ted McCarty. Click through for the story of the Flying V, the Explorer, and the Moderne, plus a peek at their patent drawings. More »

1:30 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Lynn Peril
2,050 views, 6 comments

Latest by n/a: Don't forget the Gibson Futura! Classic 80s-style-overdoing it. Only a handful ever sold. [www.audiomastermind.us] The Moderne, by the way, was indeed produced by Ibanez -- they called it the Futura as well. more »