![]() It's just like Hammett's original, well-worn 1979 Flying V! Murphy Lab Finish - Artificially-aged nitro finish gives this guitar a vintage-style, played-in look and feel.The included Certificate of Authenticity photo is also signed by Kirk Hammett himself. Only 200 of these instruments have been hand-made by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee - artfully aged to match the original by the prestigious Murphy Lab division. And Justice for All, and the self-titled "Black" Album - making it one of the most important heavy metal guitars of all time. ![]() Kirk still plays his original 1979 Flying V guitar to this day, which he used on all of Metallica's early albums - including Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets. Its purchase was inspired by famous Flying V players Kirk admired back in the day and his search for a fuller-sounding instrument, which would ultimately go on to help form Metallica's hugely influential and highly-coveted '80s guitar tones. This guitar was Kirk's first Gibson, which not only established his passion for the brand's instruments, but for the 'V' guitar shape in general. ![]() Metallica fans worldwide will be familiar with Kirk Hammett's iconic 1979 Flying V.
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