2022 Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Ebony Black Murphy Lab
2022 Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Ebony Black Murphy Lab
Collector-Grade Gibson Custom Shop Kirk Hammet Flying V in MINT condition. Super lightweight and vibrant guitar. All the wear just like Kirk's original 1979 V! Comes with original hardshell case, COA, all the extras and paperwork! Check out our website for more photos and other important info!
One of the Most Important Heavy Metal Guitars of All Time
Metallica fans worldwide are familiar with Kirk Hammett’s 1979 Flying V. It was Kirk’s first Gibson and established his passion for Gibson guitars. Its purchase was inspired by famous Flying V™ players Kirk admired and because he was looking for a fuller sound. And what a sound! Kirk still plays the original guitar to this day, and used it on all the early Metallica albums, including Kill ‘Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, …And Justice for All, and The Black Album, making it one of the most important heavy metal guitars of all time. Only 200 were hand-made by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, artfully aged to match the original by the Murphy Lab. The included Certificate of Authenticity photo is signed by Kirk Hammett himself.
Neck
- Profile: Kirk Hammett V Profile
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: 1-piece Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Fret Count: 22
- Frets: Medium
- Nut Material: Corian
- Nut Width: 39.12 mm / 1.54 in
- End Of Board Width: 50.04 mm / 1.97 in
- Inlays: Perloid Dot
- Joint: Glued In, Set Neck
Body
- Body Style: Flying V
- Body Shape: Flying V
- Body Material: 1-piece Mahogany
- Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Hardware
- Finish: Chrome
- Bridge: Custom Replica Bridge
- Tailpiece: Stop Bar; Heavy Chrome
- Tuning Machines: M6 Schaller
- Pickguard: Four-ply, White
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: '79 V
- Control Knobs: Black Speed
- Switch Tip: Cream
- Jack Plate Cover: Aged Black Switch Washer (Around Output Jack)
- Plastic Parts: Black
- Strap Buttons: 2 - Schaller Strap Locks (Black)
- Mounting Rings: Black
- Pickup Covers: None
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: T-Type Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: T-Type Humbucker
- Controls: 2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS potentiometers
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
- Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
- Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: SKB Flying V Case
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
Weight: 6.7 lbs.
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Kansas City Vintage Guitars
I accept PayPal, Credit Card, bank wire transfer, bank checks, money orders, personal checks (must wait to clear). 20% down payment holds an instrument for 30 days. Missouri Residents must pay 5.875% sales tax.
I usually ship via Fedex which runs $59-$89 per guitar including insurance within the lower 48 states. I ship worldwide via USPS Express, contact me for exact shipping price. Europe is usually around $150. Australia $215... I ship to almost every country in the WORLD!
48 hour inspection period, buyer pays shipping both ways and must be returned in the same condition as sent, no exceptions. 3% restocking fee to cover costs.