Inspired by Gibson Custom instruments are Epiphone’s premium recreations of some of the most popular and iconic guitar designs of all time. The Collection delivers faithful recreations of legendary models with premium appointments such as Gibson USA pickups, historically accurate “open book” headstocks, and solid wood construction. Crafted by Epiphone, Inspired by Gibson Custom delivers an unrivaled combination of professional features and accessibility.
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.
Specifications
Body
Body Shape : Flying V
Body Material : Mahogany
Body Finish : Gloss
Neck
Profile : Rounded "C" with Volute
Scale Length : 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material : Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material : One-piece Mahogany
Fret Count : 22
Frets : Medium Jumbo
Nut Material : Graph Tech
Nut Width : 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays : Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint : Glued In, Set Neck
Hardware
Finish : Nickel (Except for Strap Buttons)
Bridge : Custom Bridge
Tailpiece : LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines : Grover Rotomatic with Spade Button
Pickguard : White 70s Flying V, 3-ply
Truss Rod : Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover : White 70s Flying V, 3-ply, with Epiphone Logo in Gold Hotstamp
Control Knobs : Black Speed
Switch Tip : Ivory
Jack Plate Cover : Black Toggle Washer (No Text)
Strap Buttons : 2 - Neck Heel and End of Upper Wing (Black)