Epiphone - Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Ebony + étui
The Kirk Hammett 1979 Ebony Flying-V is an Epiphone Artist Series electric guitar, a faithful recreation of the original model used by Metallica's Kirk Hammett. Designed in collaboration with Gibson Custom Shop, it features a mahogany body and neck, Indian laurel fingerboard and Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type pickups, ensuring a powerful and authentic sound. With its gloss black finish and included hardshell case, this Flying V is a tribute to Kirk Hammett's unique style and musical legacy.
Specifications
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Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Ebony
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Electric guitar
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Series: Flying V Artist
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Artist: Kirk Hammett
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Manufacturer reference: EIGCKH79FVEBNH1
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Body shape: Flying V
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Scale: 628.65 mm (24.75")
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Color: Black
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Finish: Gloss
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Assembly: Set-in neck
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Body: Mahogany
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Neck: Mahogany
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Neck shape: Rounded C
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Fingerboard: Indian laurel
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Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
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Radius: 305 mm (12.00")
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Frets: 22 medium jumbo
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Nut: 43 mm, Graph Tech
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Neck pickup: Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type
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Bridge pickup: Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type
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Controls: 2 volumes + 1 master tone
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CTS knobs
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Capacitor: Orange Drop
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3-position selector
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Output: 6.35 mm jack
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Bridge: Custom Bridge
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Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
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Pickguard: 3-ply White 70s Flying V
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Machine heads: Grover Rotomatic
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Hardware color: nickel
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Supplied in hard case, red interior
Presentation
This guitar is distinguished by its high-end electronics, with Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type pickups, designed to capture every nuance of Kirk Hammett's playing. Quality components such as CTS potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors ensure exceptional reliability and sonic clarity, allowing you to reproduce the iconic tones of Metallica's early albums.
The Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Ebony is not limited to its iconic aesthetic. Its nickel hardware, Grover Rotomatic tuners and custom bridge ensure stable tuning and optimal resonance. The Flying V design, combined with the black gloss finish, makes this guitar a standout choice for heavy metal fans.
The Kirk Hammett logo engraved on the back of the headstock makes this guitar even more unique, marking its membership in the Artist Series.
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To go further...
This specific model is a faithful recreation of Kirk Hammett's first Gibson, used on Metallica's most influential albums.
Since its founding, Epiphone has stood out by producing instruments that combine quality and accessibility.
Collaborating with renowned artists, the brand continues to innovate while respecting the musical heritage of its iconic models.
The Artist Series, of which this Flying V is a part, perfectly illustrates this approach by paying tribute to rock icons while offering instruments that live up to their legend.
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