Epiphone Kirk Hammett Signature 1979 Flying V Electric Guitar - Purple Metallic

Metallica fanatics all across the globe instantly recognize Kirk Hammett's very first Gibson guitar - a 1979 Flying V that ignited his passion for Gibson guitars. Inspired by iconic Flying V players, Hammett looked for one of his own to find that full-bodied tone, and what a tone it was! Still a favourite in Hammett's arsenal to this day, his original 1979 Flying V was featured on Metallica's legendary early records, such as 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 proud to introduce the Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V - born out of a partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, this guitar is a thorough and faithful recreation of Kirk's beloved vintage original. With a Mahogany body, a one-piece Mahogany neck with a rounded C-shaped Indian Laurel fretboard, Grover Rotomatic machine heads and a custom bridge, this guitar offers incredible playing feel and performance. Voiced by a pair of Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups, and featuring premium world-class electronics - like Orange Drop Capacitors and a Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector - this Flying V accurately delivers the legendary tone that helped put Metallica on the map. Rounded out with a classy Kirk Hammett logo on the rear of the headstock, the 1979 Flying V also includes a black hardshell case with a stylish red plush interior to keep your guitar perfectly protected during storage and transit. Specifications Body Body Material: Mahogany Neck Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Profile: Rounded C with Volute Neck Construction: Glued In, Set Neck Fretboard Material: Indian Laurel Fretboard Radius: Frets: 22 Scale Length: 24.75 Electronics Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker Neck Pickup: Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker Controls: 2x Volume, Master Tone, CTS Pots, Orange Drop Capacitor Switching: 3-Way Toggle Pickup Selector Switch Hardware Bridge: Custom Bridge Machine Heads: Grover Rotomatic with Spade Buttons Hardware Finish: Nickel Nut Material: Graph Tech