Gibson Celebrates Tom Petty's 50th Anniversary with Special Guitar and Apparel

• Gibson celebrates the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with a limited edition Flying V guitar and apparel collection.
• The Flying V guitar is inspired by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 1976 debut album.
• Lonnie Mack's 1958 Gibson Flying V guitar, known as 'Number 7', sold for $550,000 at auction.
• Mack's 1962 Magnatone Custom 440 amplifier, integral to his sound, was also auctioned.
• Mack's guitar has significantly influenced blues-rock music.