Gibson Victory

The Vacant

Anyone here familliar with the Gibson Victory from the early 80's? If so, what are the pros and cons? I can get one for around $600, but am unfamilliar with them.

mccreadyisgod

Ah, the Gibson Stratocaster*.

*Note: Not actual Stratocaster.

Dunno anything about them, except they're pretty cool-looking. But pore over these:

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Gibson/Victory+MV-II/10/1

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Gibson/Victory+MV-X/10/1

Anon

Couple of cool reviews and lucky finds. I never find cool things in pawn shops or other peoples garages sales. I fantasize about it though...

ianvomsaal

- The Gibson Victory was made between '81-'84. It's a lower end Gibson electric, so spend wisely.
- Which version of the Victory, the MVII or MVX??? The MVII (MV2) has 2-pickups. The MVX (MV10) has 3-humbuckers.
- It was an okay guitar, not worth a lot of $$ - the value really depends on the condition and how desirable it is (and for me playability).
- The prices I have available are for Excellent All Original Condition.
- Excellent means a little wear, but the instrument is well maintained with NO significant blemishes, wear, repairs, or damage.
- All Original means the instrument has the parts and finish it had when it left the factory. Replacement parts and refinishes
can greatly affect the value, as can the appropriate case (this is a lower $$ instrument, so cases aren't really as important).
- Wheeeew, anyhow in Excellent All Original Condition the MVII is worth between $700-$1000.
- In Excellent All Original Condition the MVX is worth between $900-$1200.
- As I said, price really depends on condition and desirability (and playability).
Cheers . . . Ian