Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony
Honoring One of the Most Important Heavy Metal Guitars of All Time
Metallica fans worldwide are familiar with Kirk Hammettās 1979 Flying V. It was Kirkās first Gibson and established his passion for Gibson guitars. Its purchase was inspired by famous Flying Vā¢ 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 āEm All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, ā¦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 Kirkās prized original. It features a mahogany body, a one-piece mahogany neck with volute, GroverĀ® RotomaticĀ® machine heads with āspadeā buttons, and a custom bridge. The electronics are also top-notch, with a pair of Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type humbuckerā¢ pickups wired to CTSĀ® potentiometers and an Orange DropĀ® capacitor, and a SwitchcraftĀ® 3-way pickup selector toggle switch and a 1/4ā 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.
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Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony
Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony
Honoring One of the Most Important Heavy Metal Guitars of All Time
Metallica fans worldwide are familiar with Kirk Hammettās 1979 Flying V. It was Kirkās first Gibson and established his passion for Gibson guitars. Its purchase was inspired by famous Flying Vā¢ 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 āEm All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, ā¦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 Kirkās prized original. It features a mahogany body, a one-piece mahogany neck with volute, GroverĀ® RotomaticĀ® machine heads with āspadeā buttons, and a custom bridge. The electronics are also top-notch, with a pair of Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type humbuckerā¢ pickups wired to CTSĀ® potentiometers and an Orange DropĀ® capacitor, and a SwitchcraftĀ® 3-way pickup selector toggle switch and a 1/4ā 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.
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Honoring One of the Most Important Heavy Metal Guitars of All Time
Metallica fans worldwide are familiar with Kirk Hammettās 1979 Flying V. It was Kirkās first Gibson and established his passion for Gibson guitars. Its purchase was inspired by famous Flying Vā¢ 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 āEm All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, ā¦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 Kirkās prized original. It features a mahogany body, a one-piece mahogany neck with volute, GroverĀ® RotomaticĀ® machine heads with āspadeā buttons, and a custom bridge. The electronics are also top-notch, with a pair of Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type humbuckerā¢ pickups wired to CTSĀ® potentiometers and an Orange DropĀ® capacitor, and a SwitchcraftĀ® 3-way pickup selector toggle switch and a 1/4ā 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.
