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Ride the Lightning

Wildwoodians, if you've ever had the urge to seek and/or destroy, we have a truly special specimen for you to feast your eyes upon today: the Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V. Artfully built by the skilled craftspeople of the Gibson Custom Shop and aged by the team of wizards at the Murphy Lab, this vicious V is a painstaking recreation of the guitar Kirk Hammett used on some little-known indie records called Kill 'em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, ...And Justice For All, and the Black Album. Of course, we're being facetious--Metallica's string of classics are some of the most legendary metal records ever, and Kirk's Flying V tone was a huge part of the band's pulverizing sound. So, break out the wah pedal and the leather vest and see why nothing else has mattered Read More...

Specifications:

Brand Gibson Custom Shop
ModelKirk Hammett 1979 Flying V
Finish ColorEbony
Finish TypeMurphy Lab Replica Aged
Weight6.51 lbs.
Body Wood1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Neck Wood3-Piece Mahogany with Volute
Neck ShapeKirk Hammett V Profile
Neck Dimensions.820 1st - 1.000 12th
Fingerboard1-Piece Indian Rosewood
InlaysPearloid Dots
Scale Length24 3/4"
Width at Nut1.54"
Nut MaterialCorian
Pickups2 T-Type Humbuckers
Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone, Toggleswitch; CTS Potentiometers
HardwareMurphy Lab Replica Aged Chrome
TunersSchaller M6
BridgeCustom Replica
TailpieceHeavy Chrome Stopbar
PickguardMulit-Ply White
CaseSKB Molded Flying V Hardshell
COAYes - Hand-Signed Photo of Kirk Hammett

Why Order from Wildwood Guitars?

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

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Serial Number: KH 151
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