Epiphone celebrates its 150-year legacy by partnering with Gibson Custom Shop to launch the Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, a global release honoring the iconic Metallica guitarist. Kirk’s original Gibson Flying V, used on Metallica’s early albums, inspires this meticulous recreation, available worldwide in Ebony and Purple Metallic finishes. The guitar features quality craftsmanship, a mahogany body, a one-piece mahogany neck, Grover Rotomatic machine heads, a custom bridge, and top-notch electronics with Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type humbuckers. A Kirk Hammett logo graces the headstock, and a black hardshell case with a red plush interior is included. 

Hammett comments:

“I am extremely honored to be able to put out an Epiphone Flying V today. Epiphone represents great sounding guitars at accessible prices, which is fundamentally important for up-and-coming musicians. I’m beyond pleased that I can offer the ’79 Flying V in this capacity. It means so much to me to be able to put good guitars in the hands of young players.”

Jenny Marsh, Director of Global Cultural Influence at Gibson Brands adds:

“We’re bringing the collaboration with the legendary Kirk Hammett to every stage for the first time through Epiphone, allowing every guitarist to wield the power and passion of Metallica’s music.”

Watch the unveiling video below and check out the shop here: