Epiphone
Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic
ElectricFlying V
No ratings yet$1,299
The Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic is an electric guitar with a Flying V body shape. The build combines a Mahogany body, One-piece Mahogany neck and Indian Laurel fingerboard. The neck carries a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Pickups are Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker / Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type. Typically listed around $1299. Typical styles include Metal, Heavy Metal and Thrash Metal.
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MetalHeavy MetalThrash MetalHard Rock
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews69
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
71
Build
65
Value
67
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | One-piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Laurel |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker / Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body shape | Flying V |
| Body Styles | Flying V |
| Bridge | Custom Bridge |
| Bridge pickup | Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type |
| Case | Black Hardshell with Red Plush Interior |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed |
| Controls | 2 Volume, Master Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop Capacitor |
| Finish | Nickel (Except for Strap Buttons) |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock | Flying V |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo in Gold Hotstamp (Truss Rod Cover) |
| Jack Plate Cover | Black Toggle Washer (No Text) |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck |
| Model | EIGCKH79FVPRMNH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black |
| Neck pickup | Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker |
| Nut | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft 1/4" |
| Pickguard | White 70s Flying V, 3-ply |
| Pickup Covers | None |
| Pickup Selector | Switchcraft 3-way Toggle |
| Profile | Rounded C with Volute |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Neck Heel and End of Upper Wing (Black) |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Ivory |
| Tailpiece | LockTone Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | White 70s Flying V, 3-ply, with Epiphone Logo in Gold Hotstamp |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Spade Button |
| Street price | $1,299 |
