To "V" or not to "V" ,that is a question. Well, it's a question that crosses most young (or young-at-heart!) players minds at least once in a playing lifetime. It's the kinda guitar that just has so much WRONG with it, but at the same time, you keep checkin' them out every time you get a chance they got a timeless cool factor that just won't go away.. So, if you have to scratch that V itch, this is a perfect guitar to scratch with! Super light weight to help us older folks, fat low wide frets and full but no too at neck, "G" serial number means it's got all the original USA good gear on-board & the Orville name has only EVER stood for quality Gibson can still only sometimes get out of the parent plant. this one HAS been played, so it does have some of the small dings,scratches & player marks that a V would have.. it isn't a guitar for sitting down with!! the original Orville by Gibson V shaped gigbag & 12 month in-shop warranty are nearly as sweet as the original cherry finish.