As an alternative '80s favorite back in full force, the Gibson Victory captures a lesser-seen moment in Gibson history. Gathering vintage stylings and modern appointments, this classic from a time not so bygone comes alive for players new and experienced.
Revived from player requests for the return of an '80s-era cult favorite, the new Gibson Victory is a lesser-known favorite recontexualized for a new era. This newest version of the Victory comes imbued with the DNA of its predecessors with some edits and appointments to suit players. The Victory is designed with a solid mahogany body with improved weight, balance and body contours. Player-centric considerations were taken for this '80s revival to improve its experience for '80s-minded players and otherwise. The body is expanded upon with a mahogany neck cut in a SlimTaper profile for excellent playing across its back and in hand. Topping off the neck is an Explorer headstock bearing Grover Mini Rotomatic tuning machines that assist in solid intonation and quick string changes.
This Victory is outfitted with an ebony fingerboard adorned with twenty-four Medium Jumbo frets.
The board's Acrylic Dot fret inlays align to one side for an intriguing aesthetic element, reminiscent of attention-grabbing '80s style. This fingerboard's Graph Tech nut lands at one end of a 25.5" scale length with a Tune-O-Matic bridge appearing at the other. Between these two elements, the playing experience across this Victory is both fluid and sturdy for a streamlined feel fitted for dynamic musicality. Additionally, an aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece assists in intonation while single-ply fingerboard binding accents the dark ebony for a striking clash of elements.
The excitement of the '80s comes back in full force with a selection of dynamic electronics. Two 80s Tribute Humbucker pickups are loaded into this Victory to harness daring humbucking tones. With these two humbuckers, players can dial into some great classic tonality that spans an expansive spectrum with the addition of push/pull master volume and tone controls. This coil-splitting integration opens the field for players to experiment and explore with exciting Gibson playability. Additionally, an inner/outer coil selection function available via the push/pull controls widens the amplified field even further as the ability to pick out sounds with even closer control comes to fruition. Lastly, this '80s icon travels in style with an included Gibson hardshell case.
Never one to count out, the Gibson Victory Figured Top is crafted for expression and playability on a new scale. Meeting '80s excitement with modern functions, this entry from Gibson is indeed, victorious.
