Epiphone Jimi Hendrix "Love Drops" V
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Epiphone
Jimi Hendrix "Love Drops" V
Product Info
Article Number:
591707
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Jimi Hendrix "Love Drops" V
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone 'Love Drops' V is a seriously cool tribute to Jimi's wild style. The mahogany body and Burstbucker pickups give you that thick, saturated Hendrix tone, while the Short Vibrola adds some funky shimmer. It’s perfect for players wanting that vintage vibe and a bit of theatrical flair – just be prepared for a bit of heft!
Product Description
- Epiphone Jimi Hendrix "Love Drops" V
- Electric Guitar
- Inspired by Gibson Custom
- Jimi Hendrix Signature Model
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 1 Gibson Burstbucker 2 (neck) and 1 Gibson Burstbucker 3 (bridge) humbucker
- 2 Volume controls and 1 master tone control - each with CTS potentiometer
- Mallory condenser
- 3-Way switch
- Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
- Epiphone Deluxe machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Black
- Includes case
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant, and powerful low-end tones.
- • Gibson Burstbucker pickups provide authentic vintage-inspired high-output.
- • Rounded C neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • Maestro Short Vibrola adds a unique, expressive tremolo capability.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction contributes to a noticeably heavier instrument overall.
- • Short scale length limits versatility for players preferring longer scale guitars.
- • Limited pickup configurations restrict tonal flexibility beyond rock/blues styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
Gibson Burstbucker 2 (Neck), Gibson Burstbucker 3 (Bridge)
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22
Bridge
Maestro Short Vibrola
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers subtle vibrato effects rather than dramatic pitch bending, providing a more nuanced and controlled shimmer.
Yes, the rounded C profile maintains a comfortable feel throughout the neck, making it accessible for various hand sizes and playing styles.
While mahogany can be prone to feedback, the Burstbucker pickups and overall construction are designed to minimize this, but careful amp and EQ settings are still recommended.
