Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Electric Guitar - Ebony

Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Electric Guitar - Ebony

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.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Specifications

• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Type:Solidbody
  
• Body Shape:Flying V
• Body Material:Mahogany
• Body Finish:Gloss Polyurethane
• Color: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"
• Nut Material:Graph Tech
• 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
• Strings:Gibson, .010-.046
  
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:EIGCKH79FVEBNH1
• Depth at 1st Fret: .844"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .948"
  

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!