For Sale: 1978 Greco FV600 Flying V ’67 Reissue – Wine Red | FujiGen Japan | Original HSC

Up for sale is a 1978 Greco FV600 Flying V ’67 Reissue in Wine Red, complete with its original hard-shell case.

Built in Japan during Greco’s highly regarded late-’70s era, the FV600 is a vintage Japanese interpretation of the iconic 1967 Gibson Flying V design. Produced by the renowned FujiGen factory, these early Greco instruments have developed a strong following among players and collectors for their craftsmanship, vintage feel, and classic rock tone.

This FV600 features a mahogany body and set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, dual vintage Maxon humbuckers, Tune-O-Matic bridge, and traditional V-style string-through tailpiece.

At 8 lbs even, it has a substantial, resonant feel without being excessively heavy, and the slim neck profile makes it extremely comfortable to play.

Condition

Very Good Vintage Condition

This guitar has been played and shows honest cosmetic wear consistent with its age, including:

• Scratches throughout
• A fair amount of dings throughout
• Some finish checking along the side of the neck
• General cosmetic wear and natural aging

The wear gives the guitar a great vintage appearance and plenty of authentic character.

Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

The guitar has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier and is ready to play.

The original hard-shell case is included. The case shows some cosmetic wear from age and use but remains fully functional and works great.

Specifications

• Model: Greco FV600 Flying V ’67 Reissue
• Year: 1978
• Made in Japan
• Factory: FujiGen
• Serial Number: C786102
• Finish: Wine Red
• Body: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Construction: Set Neck
• Neck Profile: Slim Late-’60s Style
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Dot
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Frets: 22
• Nut Width: 1.70"
• Neck Depth: .83" at the 1st Fret
• Neck Depth: .93" at the 12th Fret
• Pickups: Vintage Maxon Humbuckers
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: V-Style String-Through
• Tuners: Greco-Branded Vintage-Style
• Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz
• Case: Original Hard-Shell Case

Vintage FujiGen Construction

A big part of the appeal of this FV600 is its late-1970s FujiGen construction.

This period represents an important chapter in Japanese guitar manufacturing, when companies such as Greco were producing increasingly impressive interpretations of classic American electric guitars.

FujiGen would become one of Japan’s most respected guitar manufacturers, and vintage Greco instruments from this period have developed a dedicated following among players and collectors.

The FV600 captures the look and feel of a late-’60s Flying V while having its own unmistakable vintage Japanese personality.

Vintage Maxon Humbuckers

The vintage Maxon humbuckers are another major highlight of this guitar.

Maxon manufactured pickups for many of the better Japanese instruments of the era, and their vintage humbuckers have become increasingly appreciated in their own right.

These pickups deliver the warm, open character associated with a vintage PAF-inspired humbucker, with plenty of midrange presence, articulation, and classic rock attitude.

The bridge position has excellent bite and crunch when pushed through an overdriven amp, while the neck pickup offers a warmer, smoother voice for leads, blues, and clean playing.

Together, they give this FV600 exactly the kind of old-school humbucker tone that suits a vintage Flying V.

Tone & Feel

This guitar has a particularly comfortable neck.

Measuring .83" at the 1st fret and .93" at the 12th fret, the profile starts relatively slim and gradually fills out as you move toward the upper register.

The 1.70" nut width provides a familiar feel, while the rosewood fingerboard and 24.75" scale contribute to the comfortable string tension and easy playability associated with this style of guitar.

At 8 lbs 0 oz, the guitar has a substantial and resonant feel without being overly heavy.

Plugged in, it delivers plenty of vintage humbucker warmth, punch, and aggression. Whether you’re playing classic rock, hard rock, blues, or heavier styles, the FV600 has the sound and attitude you would expect from a great Flying V-style instrument.

Wine Red Finish & Vintage Character

The Wine Red finish looks fantastic on the classic Flying V body shape and has developed plenty of character over nearly five decades.

There are scratches and a fair amount of dings throughout, along with some finish checking along the side of the neck.

Rather than detracting from the guitar, the wear gives it the unmistakable appearance of a genuine vintage instrument that has actually been played and enjoyed.

There’s no artificial relic work here—the wear has developed naturally over the guitar’s lifetime.

Original Hard-Shell Case

The guitar comes complete with its original hard-shell case.

The case shows some cosmetic wear from age and use but remains fully functional and works great.

Having the original case is a particularly nice addition to a vintage Japanese guitar from this era and helps complete the package.

Transparency & Photos

As with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the exact instrument—no stock photos.

At the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to clearly show the scratches, dings, finish checking, case wear, and other cosmetic imperfections.

We don’t just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.

Many customers tell us their instruments arrive in better condition than expected.

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

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Every guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.

We have safely shipped thousands of guitars and basses around the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation.

Buy with confidence knowing your instrument will arrive safely and exactly as described.

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This 1978 Greco FV600 Flying V ’67 Reissue in Wine Red is a killer piece of late-’70s Japanese guitar history. With its FujiGen construction, mahogany body and neck, vintage Maxon humbuckers, rosewood fingerboard, naturally aged Wine Red finish, and original hard-shell case, it has the look, feel, and character that make these vintage Greco guitars so appealing.

The scratches, dings, and finish checking give it plenty of authentic vintage vibe, and at 8 lbs even with a comfortable slim neck, it’s a great-playing Flying V that’s ready to be enjoyed.

Professionally set up and ready for its next owner.

🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp

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