Guitar Flying V

Metallica fans around the world are familiar with Kirk Hammett’s 1979 Flying V. It was this guitar, Kirk’s very first Gibson, that sparked his passion for Gibson. He used it on all of Metallica’s early albums, including Kill ‘Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, …And Justice for All, and The Black Album. Now it’s available with Epiphone!

ARTICLE N° 96514
  • Epiphone Electric Guitar
  • Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Model
  • Purple Metallic Color
  • Mahogany Body
  • Gloss Varnish
  • One-Piece Mahogany Neck
  • Rounded "C" Neck Profile with Scroll
  • Indian Laurel Fingerboard
  • 12" Fingerboard Radius
  • Pearl Dot Fretboard Inlays
  • 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
  • 24.75" Scale
  • GraphTech Nut
  • 43mm / 1.692" Nut Width
  • 2 Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Pickups
  • Controls: 2 Volume, Master Tone
  • CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop Capacitor
  • 3-Position Pickup Selector
  • Custom Bridge
  • LockTone Stop Bar Tailpiece
  • Grover Rotomatic with Spade Button Machine Heads
  • Originally mounted and adjusted with a 10-46 draw - Supplied in a Black Hardshell case with Red Plush Interior
Dive into the electric world of the Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V guitar with its atypical Purple Metallic color.

In addition to generating a lot of visual interest, this model is not only a feast for the eyes. It offers acoustics that never fail to amaze the ears of listeners.

Its mahogany body is wrapped in a bright gloss varnish. This wood offers a rich and deep tone.

The one-piece mahogany neck with a Rounded "C" profile invites you to explore its 22 medium jumbo frets with fluidity.

The Indian laurel fingerboard, with a 12" radius, ensures relaxed and captivating playability. It simplifies the mastery of fast riffs and fiery solos.

The electronics leave nothing to chance.

The Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type pickups capture every nuance of your playing, delivering a powerful sound.

This reference is an essential choice to express all your musical creativity.

With 2 volumes, a master tone, and a 3-position pickup selector, the controls are intuitive. They allow you to sculpt your audio with precision.

The CTS potentiometers and the Orange Drop capacitor add a touch of reliability to each adjustment.

On the hardware side, the Kirk Hammett Flying V is equipped with a Custom Bridge and a LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece that guarantee impeccable tuning stability.

The Grover Rotomatic tuners with spatula-shaped buttons facilitate quick adjustment.

This reference is delivered in a Black Hardshell case with red plush interior, a perfect setting to protect your precious guitar.
Body shape
 Flying V
Type of tuners
 Die cast
Number of strings
 6
Instrument size
 4/4, standard
Number of frets
 22
Body
 Solid body
Nut width
 43,00 mm (1,693")
Neck material
 Mahogany
Fingerboard material
 Indian laurel
Scale length
 628 mm (24,75")
Pickup type
 Passives
String gauge
 010 - 046
Fingerboard radius
 305 mm (12,00")
Case or cover included
 Hard Case
Pickup setup
 HH
Body material
 Mahogany
Hardware color
 Nickel
Electronic
 Passive
Construction
 Set neck
Bridge configuration
 ABR-1
Pickguard color
 White
Color
 Violet
Finish
 Brilliant

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