Gibson Victory, TV Yellow Satin

Full Description

Modern revival of an 80s cult classic

The Gibson Victory is a bold and modern interpretation of a cult favourite from the 1980s. Originally known for its distinctive character and aggressive styling, the Victory now returns with refined features that elevate it well beyond its origins. This reissue maintains the original attitude while introducing updated construction and improved ergonomics, making it more playable, balanced, and comfortable for modern stage and studio use. One of the standout visual elements is the Explorer-style headstock, which adds unmistakable presence, nodding to Gibson’s heritage while reinforcing the Victory’s identity as a guitar built for confident self-expression. Finished in TV Yellow Satin, the nitrocellulose lacquer not only gives it a raw and vintage aesthetic but also allows the guitar to breathe and age beautifully over time.

Unique scale length for enhanced clarity

Unlike most Gibson electrics, the Victory features a 25.5" scale length - most often associated with guitars from other iconic brands. This extended scale changes the feel and tonal response of the instrument, adding a tighter low end, a snappier high end, and increased note clarity across the board. It also enhances string tension, which benefits tuning stability and allows for lower action without buzz. Anyone searching for a Gibson with a different tonal character and a more elastic playing feel will find plenty to love here. From heavy riffing to chiming clean passages, the Victory delivers clarity and punch in equal measure.

Flexible electronics for serious tone shaping

At the heart of the Victory’s versatility are two 80s Tribute humbuckers, designed to deliver punchy, articulate tones with a vintage edge. But what truly sets this guitar apart is its innovative control layout. The master volume and tone controls both feature push/pull functionality, allowing for coil-splitting and additional inner/outer coil selection. This enables a wide range of tonal options from fat, full humbuckers to sharp and glassy single-coil-style sounds - you get a vast tonal palette to explore. Paired with a traditional 3-way selector switch, the streamlined control scheme keeps things intuitive while offering exceptional flexibility for exploring different genres and styles. It’s a powerful toolset for anyone who values both simplicity and sonic diversity.

Playability and reliability in every detail

The Victory is designed for comfort and precision, starting with a mahogany neck carved to Gibson’s familiar SlimTaper profile. Combined with an ebony fingerboard and a compound radius, it ensures smooth movement across the entire neck—from rhythm grooves to fluid lead lines. The 24 medium jumbo frets provide excellent access and control, making complex runs and expressive bends feel effortless. High-quality hardware includes a Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminium Stop Bar tailpiece for rock-solid intonation and sustain, while Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners offer smooth, precise tuning stability. From construction to finishing touches, every detail of the Gibson Victory is built to perform with reliability and style.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson Victory, TV Yellow Satin
• Product Code: VIC00WYCH1

Body

• Shape: Victory
• Material: Mahogany
• Binding: Single-ply, fretboard

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck: Mahogany
• Profile: SlimTaper
• Nut width: 1.695" / 43.053 mm
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Scale length: 25.5" / 647.7 mm
• Number of frets: 24
• Nut: Graph Tech
• Inlay: Acrylic dot

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminium Stop Bar
• Knobs: Black top hat
• Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic
• Plating: Chrome
• Neck pickup: 80s Tribute Humbucker
• Bridge pickup: 80s Tribute Humbucker
• Controls: Master volume with push/pull coil split, master tone with push/pull inner/outer coil select, 3-way toggle switch