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Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Electric Guitar with Case

$3,299.00
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Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Electric Guitar with Case

Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Electric Guitar with Case

$3,299.00
  • Semi-Hollow Maple Body: Delivers a naturally warm, resonant, and woody acoustic tone, while the internal mahogany centre block enhances sustain and controls feedback.
  • Signature Low-Impedance JCB-1 Humbucker: Co-designed with Jack Casady to produce his iconic full-bodied tone, with exceptional clarity, rich lows, and a broad frequency response.
  • Versatile VariTone Impedance Circuit: A three-way selector (High, Medium, Low) shifts pickup impedance, offering tones ranging from bright and acoustic-like to deep, growling rock sounds.
  • Variable Coil Tapping: Allows the humbucker to switch between rich humbucking and crisp single-coil modes, expanding your tonal palette further.
  • Set Maple Neck with Rosewood Fretboard: Provides a stable, comfortable playing feel for smooth performance across all genres.
  • Legendary Aesthetics: Features elegant body binding, pearloid trapezoid inlays, and Jack Casady's signature on the headstock for authentic, professional style.
Command the legendary tone that shaped thrash metal history with the Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V. This meticulous recreation of Kirk's iconic first Gibson delivers the raw power and precise articulation heard on Metallica's classic albums. Built with a solid mahogany body, a one-piece mahogany neck, and loaded with genuine Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type pickups, it’s a piece of rock history recreated for the modern player, complete with a premium hardshell case. Ideal for: The metal guitarist and Metallica fan seeking the iconic look, feel, and brutal yet clear tone that defined the sound of a generation. Key Features:
  • Historic Metallica Accuracy: A faithful recreation of Kirk Hammett's personal 1979 Flying V, the guitar used on seminal albums from Kill 'Em All to The Black Album.
  • Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbuckers: Delivers the exact aggressive yet articulate high-output tone, with searing lead clarity and tight, chugging rhythm punch.
  • Solid Mahogany Construction: Features a one-piece mahogany neck with a volute and a solid mahogany body for sustained, resonant, and full-bodied tone.
  • Premium Vintage-Spec Hardware: Includes Grover® Rotomatic® tuners with spade buttons, a custom bridge, and a LockTone stop bar for superior tuning stability and resonance.
  • Professional-Grade Electronics: Wired with CTS® pots and an Orange Drop® capacitor for smooth, reliable performance and authentic vintage response.
  • Complete with Hardshell Case: Includes a black hardshell case with a red plush interior, featuring the Kirk Hammett logo on the headstock.

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