Gibson Custom Shop Artist Collection Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Murphy Lab Aged Ebony

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Gibson Custom Shop Artist Collection Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Murphy Lab Aged Ebony

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.

FEATURES
ModelGibson Custom Shop Artist Collection Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Murphy Lab Aged Ebony
BuilderGibson Custom Shop
Year2023
Body TypeSolid Body
Body Wood1-Piece Mahogany
Finish TypeMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Finish ColorEbony
AgingMurphy Lab Aged
Neck WoodMahogany
FingerboardIndian Rosewood
Neck CarveKirk Hammett V Profile
Scale Length628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Neck Radius304.8 mm / 12 in
Frets22 - Medium
Nut Width39.12 mm / 1.54 in
Nut MaterialCorian
Neck PickupT-Type Humbucker
Bridge PickupT-Type Humbucker
PickguardFour-ply, White
HardwareChrome
TunersCustom Replica Bridge
Controls2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS potentiometers
Electronics2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS potentiometers
Case SKB Flying V Case
Weight6.55 Pounds (6 lbs 9 oz)