Gibson Flying V model details
2023 Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V
A Murphy Lab aged Custom Shop replica of Hammett's first Gibson, limited to 200. Gibson publishes detailed dimensions and components, including a 1.54-inch nut width, Kirk Hammett V neck profile, T-Type humbuckers, and a replica bridge.
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body / finish | One-piece mahogany; Murphy Lab aged nitrocellulose lacquer. |
| Neck | Three-piece mahogany with volute; glued set neck; Kirk Hammett V profile. |
| Fingerboard | One-piece Indian rosewood; pearloid dot inlays; 22 medium frets; 12-inch radius. |
| Scale / nut | 24.75-inch scale; Corian nut, 39.12 mm / 1.54 inches; end-of-board width 50.04 mm / 1.97 inches. |
| Pickups | T-Type humbuckers, neck and bridge; uncovered. |
| Controls | Two volume and master tone with CTS pots; three-way Switchcraft toggle. |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Custom replica bridge; heavy-chrome stop bar. |
| Tuners / hardware | Schaller M6 tuners; chrome; four-ply white pickguard; black speed knobs; Schaller strap locks. |
| Case / production | SKB Flying V case; signed-photo COA; 200 instruments. |
| Introductory price | $15,000 reported at launch; no archived Gibson MSRP sheet located. |
| Release / years made | Introduced in 2023; limited to 200 instruments. Exact factory production dates within the run are not published. |
Sources cited
- Gibson product page and specifications
- Gibson launch announcement
- GuitarPlayer launch price and edition size
Prices and production information reflect the sources summarized here. “Not confirmed” means a reliable published figure was not found; limited-edition quantities are not treated as proof of the number of years produced.
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