Epiphone 1979 Kirk Hammett Flying V - Purple Metallic w/ Hard Case

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HONORING ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT HEAVY METAL GUITARS OF ALL TIME

Metallica fans worldwide are familiar with Kirk Hammett’s 1979 Flying V. It was Kirk’s first Gibson and established his passion for Gibson guitars. Its purchase was inspired by famous Flying V™ players Kirk admired and because he was looking for a fuller sound. And what a sound! Kirk still plays the original guitar to this day, and used it on all the early Metallica albums, including Kill ‘Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, …And Justice for All, and The Black Album, making it one of the most important heavy metal guitars of all time. Now, Epiphone is partnering with the Gibson Custom Shop to release the Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, a meticulous recreation of Kirk’s prized original. It features a mahogany body, a one-piece mahogany neck with volute, Grover® Rotomatic® machine heads with “spade” buttons, and a custom bridge. The electronics are also top-notch, with a pair of Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type humbucker™ pickups wired to CTS® potentiometers and an Orange Drop® capacitor, and a Switchcraft® 3-way pickup selector toggle switch and a 1/4” output jack. A Kirk Hammett logo adorns the rear of the headstock, and a black hardshell case with a red plush interior is also included.

Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Electric Guitar Specifications:

  • Body type: Flying V
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Neck
  • Neck shape: Rounded C with Volute
  • Neck wood: One-piece Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Fingerboard
  • Material: Indian Laurel
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
  • Nut width/material: 1.69"/Graph Tech
  • Electronics
  • Neck: Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type
  • Bridge: Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type
  • Control layout: 2 Volume, Master Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop Capacitor
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Hardware
  • Bridge design: Custom
  • Tailpiece: LockTone Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Grover Rotomatic With Spade Button
  • Color: Nickel
  • Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Orientation: Right-Handed

Weight: 7lbs 10oz

Since 1979, we at Mom's Music have worked hard to make the Louisville, KY music scene something special.  Now, we’re working hard to share what makes us great with the world.  We take pride in our care and attention to detail regarding every instrument and musician that comes through the store, and every instrument we receive gets a thorough inspection and setup when it arrives in our shop and prior to shipment.
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