Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V EB
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Epiphone
Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V EB
Product Info
Article Number:
569595
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V EB
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$1,232.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone Kirk Hammett Flying V EB is a fantastic option for players seeking that classic 70s hard rock vibe without the vintage price tag. The Gibson pickups and comfortable neck profile make it a joy to play, and the overall build quality is surprisingly solid for an instrument in this category. It's a solid choice for Metallica fans and anyone wanting a distinctive, powerful guitar.
Product Description
- Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V EB
- Electric Guitar
- Kirk Hammett (Metallica) Signature Model
- Body: Mahogany
- Glued-in neck: Mahogani and volute
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Pearloid Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43.12 mm (1.7")
- Nut: Corian
- Neck profile: Kirk Hammett V
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Gibson USA T-Type humbuckers
- 2 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- CTS Pots
- 3-Way toggle switch
- White pickguard
- Custom bridge with LockTone Stop Bar
- Chrome hardware
- Grover machine heads
- Colour: Ebony
- Includes case
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and powerful tone.
- • Gibson USA T-Type pickups offer a vintage-voiced, aggressive high-gain sound.
- • The Kirk Hammett V neck profile provides comfortable and fast playability.
- • LockTone bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability, a worthwhile upgrade.
CONS
- • The Flying V design can be unwieldy for players used to more conventional shapes.
- • Ebony finish might show fingerprints and minor blemishes more easily.
- • While versatile, it's primarily geared towards heavier rock and metal styles.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
2 Gibson USA T-Type Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22 Jumbo
Bridge
Custom Bridge with LockTone Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Kirk Hammett V profile is noticeably thinner and more contoured, offering a faster feel – it’s a significant upgrade for comfortable playing.
Yes, the pickups are standard humbucker size and easily replaceable, opening up a wide range of tonal possibilities with aftermarket options.
The ebony finish is a nitrocellulose lacquer, which is relatively delicate. It's best to handle it with care and consider a quality polish to protect it.
