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About Kirk Hammett
Even as a child and teenager, the young Kirk Hammett showed great interest in his older brother's extensive record collection, which included albums by Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath , the Rolling Stones , Jimi Hendrix and UFO , among others. However, his biggest influence was Jimi Hendrix. After Kirk learned to play on a department store guitar at the age of 15, he switched to the Fender Stratocaster and then the Gibson Flying V. He joined Metallica in 1983 after his predecessor Dave Mustaine was fired from the group due to drug and alcohol problems. Shortly afterwards, Kirk recorded their first album Kill 'Em All with Metallica . To further improve his guitar playing, he took lessons from Joe Satriani himself. Although Kirk is primarily a solo guitarist, he has also been involved in songwriting since the '80s. One of his most famous riffs is of course the intro to Enter Sandman.
The jewel of an extensive collection
In addition to numerous achievements as a guitarist, Kirk Hammett has also made a name for himself as a guitar collector: He owns a collection of over 300 guitars, most of which were made by Gibson and ESP , including some real rarities. Both manufacturers have already released several signature guitars and accessories in honor of Kirk Hammett. A special gem from this collection has now been reissued by Epiphone and is available at an amazingly affordable price: the 1979 Flying V, one of Kirk's all-time favorite guitars and a copy of the Gibson original. The model is available in the classic Ebony finish or in Purple Metallic and is a must for all real Metallica fans.
Classic Metallica sound at a low price
Metallica fans around the world know Kirk Hammett's 1979 Flying V. It was Kirk's first Gibson and started his passion for Gibson guitars. When purchasing, he was inspired by famous Flying V players, whom Kirk admired because he was looking for a fuller sound . Kirk still plays the original guitar to this day and used it on all of Metallica's early albums, including Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, ...And Justice for All and The Black Album , making them one of the most important heavy metal guitars of all time. Now, Epiphone, in collaboration with the Gibson custom shop , releases the Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, a meticulous recreation of Kirk's prized original. It features a mahogany body, a one-piece mahogany neck with volute, Grover Rotomatic tuning machines with "Spade" buttons, and a custom bridge.
First class accessories and equipment
The electronics are also top notch, with a pair of Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type humbucker pickups wired with CTS potentiometers and an Orange Drop capacitor, as well as a Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector switch and 1/4" jack socket. A Kirk Hammett logo adorns the back of the headstock and completes the signature look. A luxurious black hardshell case with red plush lining is also included. It completes the overall picture and allows for safe transport to your next metal gig.
Features
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Scale length: 24" (610 - 634mm)
Shorter scale length for easier bends. -
Technology: Solid body
Clear, focused, powerful sound with higher sustain -
Fretboard: Ebony
Hard, clear sound quality and long durability. -
Body material: Mahogany
Dark, warm sound with strong mids. -
Neck construction: Glued in
Significantly longer sustain than screw-on necks -
Pickup: HH (2x humbuckers)
Full, warm sound with strong mids and highs and pronounced sustain.
- Body material: Mahogany
- Body shape: Heavy model
- Bridge / tremolo: Lock tone stop bar with custom bridge
- Bridge pickup: Gibson Calibrated T-Type, lead
- Color / finish: Ebony
- Color / finish: Black
- Controls: 2x Volume, 1x Tone
- Country of origin: China
- Custom shop: No
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Fretboard inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
- Frets: 22
- Hardware: Nickel
- Including: Suitcase
- Neck: 1 piece Mahogany
- Neck construction: Glued in
- Neck pickup: Gibson Calibrated T-Type, Rhythm
- Neck profile: Rounded "C" with volute
- Pickup: HH (2x humbuckers)
- Pickup selector switch: 3-way toggle
- Pickup type: Passive
- Scale length: 24" (610 - 634mm)
- Scale length: 24.75" (629mm)
- Signature model: Yes
- Special features: CTS pots, Orange drop capacitors
- Strings: 6-string
- Technology: Solid body
When you think of Epiphone , you immediately think of Gibson, as the manufacturer of guitars, basses, amplifiers and accessories has been part of the company since 1957. Epiphone mainly offers instruments from the low to mid-price segment. This means that beginners also have the opportunity to buy electric guitar and bass classics such as Les Paul, SG, Explorer, Firebird, ES-335 or Thunderbird for little money. There are also instruments from the old days of Epiphone, Casino, Wildkat, Riviera and Wilshire. Beginners should take a closer look at Epiphone 's entry-level sets in the areas of electric guitar, western guitar and electric bass.
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