Embrace the audacious spirit of rock and roll with the Epiphone Exclusive Flying V Guitar in Brunswick Blue Sparkle, Citrus Sparkle, Purple Sparkle, and Ruby Red models. These limited-edition instruments channel the electrifying vibe of the 1958 original, delivering a blend of vintage-inspired tone, timeless style, and exceptional modern playability.
Epiphone Flying V Sparkle
These Epiphone Flying V Sparkle models are available in Brunswick Blue Sparkle, Citrus Sparkle, and Purple Sparkle finishes. Each has nickel hardware/white pickguard, and the Ruby Red has gold hardware/black pickguard. They are all 1958-version models with classic looks and vintage style.
The Sound and Feel of a Classic
Built with a classic mahogany body and neck, the Flying V delivers sought-after warmth and sustain. The comfortable SlimTaper C neck profile fits perfectly in your hand, encouraging fast lead work and intricate chord shapes. They feature an Indian Laurel fretboard with 22 frets and a Graph Tech NuBone nut.
Epiphone ProBucker pickups faithfully recreate the nuanced and powerful sound of the ’50s era, making your riffs soar.
Modern Reliability with Vintage Soul
Experience tuning stability and rock-solid intonation courtesy of the Graph Tech NuBone nut and LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge. A set of Epiphone Vintage Deluxe 18:1 ratio machine heads should also aid that tuning stability.
These modern appointments, alongside the era-appropriate wiring and CTS potentiometers, ensure that the guitar’s authentic vintage spirit translates flawlessly to the stage or studio.
AMS Exclusive
This limited edition run of Flying V models is exclusive to AMS, so you will need to be in the States to pick one up. At this price point of $649-$699 each, they are a real bargain. However, you must separately budget for a hard case to protect your investment.
The American Music Supply site states that these models are due on 1 May.
Guitar Bomb Verdict
These models prove that Epiphone can release sub-$1000 guitars and are a great alternative to the recent Kirk Hammett Flying V, though from a different design era. The recent tease of Gibson-Inspired Epiphone models has shown that prices are rapidly increasing for this once-affordable brand.
Alternative Epiphone Flying V models at Thomann
- Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Purple
- Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Black
- Epiphone Flying V Korina Aged Natural
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