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

Gibson Custom Shop · #KH 137
BrandGibson Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.KH 137
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.FV79KHEBCH1
Archive ID61370
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The Story

Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Murphy Lab Aged Ebony

This is the Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V from the Gibson Custom Shop, a hand-made and aged limited edition guitar with only 200 produced worldwide. This one is #137. Aged by the Murphy Lab, the Hammett ’79 V recreates one of Heavy Metals most important guitars: the original ’79 was bought by Kirk Hammett in the early days of Metallica and used on all of their early records: Kill ‘Em All, Ride The Lighting, Master of Puppets…all the way up to The Black Album. The Gibson Custom Shop recreation is true to the original with a 3-piece mahogany neck with volute, pearloid dot inlays, Schaller tuners, two T-Type humbuckers and a custom-recreated adjustable bridge that was just like the one on the original V. Completing the package is a custom case adorned with ID tags and labeled tape as the original guitar likely is stored as at Metallica HQ. Each Kirk Hammett Flying V includes a COA signed by Kirk Hammett, Gibson Custom Shop swag, and a custom enamel pin set.

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity Signed by Kirk Hammett, Case Candy and Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Solidbody Electric Guitar
  • Mahogany Body
  • 3-Piece Mahogany Neck with Volute
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • Kirk Hammett "V" Neck Profile
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • 22 Frets
  • Pearloid Dot Inlays
  • T-Type Humbucker Pickups
  • 2 Volume, 1 Tone, CTS Pots
  • Custom Replica Bridge and Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Schaller M6 Tuners
  • Nickel Hardware
  • 6 lbs, 14 oz.
  • .820" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .890" Neck Thickness at 12th Fret

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