Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Electric Guitar Purple Metallic

The Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V pays tribute to one of the most important guitars in heavy metal history. Establishing the tonal precedent that he’s carried throughout his career, Hammett’s original Gibson Flying V was used on seminal Metallica albums from 1983 on, including Kill ’Em All, Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets. The iconic instrument inspired countless lead lines and riffs from Metallica’s most influential era and has been a fan favorite in his rotating “guitarsenal” over the decades. The Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V offers players everywhere the opportunity to experience a legendary instrument, made famous by one of metal’s greatest heavyweights. 

Retro-futuristic Styling

The purple metallic Epiphone Kirk Hammett Flying V electric guitar proudly embraces a bold outline that has become representative of heavier genres due to its “aggressive” appearance. Gibson initially unveiled the Flying V shape in 1958, many years prior to metal’s emergence. Too radical for its time, fewer than 100 guitars were built during its initial run, though it would later catch on in the ’60s with players such as Dave Davies, Albert King and even Jimi Hendrix. The Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 V captures a historical snapshot that players can engage with today—the late ’70s were a time of experimentation and one-off embellishment at Gibson, making Hammett’s original 1979 Flying V a truly unique guitar. V-style instruments may have their roots in the past, but it’s an enduringly intrepid shape made ageless by daring guitarists throughout history.   

Superior Hardware and Components

An electric guitar is more than just the sum of its parts, and the Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V is imbued with much of the intangible “mojo” that makes the original so special. That said, being fitted with prime hardware and components from the factory doesn’t hurt either. Kirk Hammett’s Epiphone V comes loaded with CTS potentiometers, an Orange Drop capacitor, a Switchcraft pickup toggle and output jack, and Grover Rotomatic tuning machines with spade buttons. Each of these carefully selected pieces contributes to the outstanding quality of the Epiphone Kirk Hammett V, making it sound and play legendary in its own right.