Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V (Incl. Hard Case) Ebony
Epiphone - Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, No Tremolo, Ebony
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Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V
(Ebony)
Honoring One of the Most Important Heavy Metal Guitars of All TimeMetallica 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.
at a glance
• Inspired by Kirk's Iconic '79 Flying V
• Solid mahogany body
• Gibson USA T-Type humbuckers
• Hardcase included
Gibson USA T-Type Humbuckers
iconic metal toneThe Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V pays homage to Kirk's original '79 model, which has undergone various changes over its decades of road and studio use. This signature Flying V is equipped with the same type of pickups that would have been found on a late-'70s Flying V straight from the factory: Gibson USA T-Type humbuckers.
Whether you're aiming to replicate Kirk Hammett's searing solos or channel the rapid-fire downstrokes of James Hetfield's "Master of Puppets" riff, you'll be delighted with the high-octane output on offer here. With their powerful and versatile performance, the Gibson USA T-Type humbuckers on the Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V offer a sonic palette that is sure to inspire players seeking that iconic metal tone.
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
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The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Flying V |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Colour | Ebony |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck |
| Radius | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Laurel |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.692" |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Custom Bridge & LockTone Stop Bar |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Spade Button |
| Neck Pickup | Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker |
| Controls | 2 x volume, 1 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
