Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom in Black Metallic Incl. Hard Case

A Mustaine-Approved Epiphone with an Angular Edge

Dave Mustaines partnership with Gibson has resulted in some of the more aggressive axes in the brands long history. Now, the Megadeth founders Flying V Custom brings that same heavy-metal edge into the world of Epiphone! In fact, this thrash-metal-meets-upscale take on the classic Flying V features the same Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Signature Thrash Factor pickups found on Daves instruments, providing you with a tight, defined tonal hostility that excels in rapid-fire rhythms and high-gain-drenched solos.

Seymour Duncan Humbuckers Whip Up a Tonal Tornado Of Souls

If Thrash Metal 101 was a college course, Megadeths timelessRust in Peacerecord is sure to make its way onto the syllabus. Originally delivered through a Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB bridge pickup, Dave Mustaines impressive fretwork on this iconic album typifies the molten-hot aggression and light-speed licks that would become trademarks of thrash metal guitarists the world over. The Dave Mustaine Flying V Customs Thrash Factor humbuckers employs an altered winding process to duplicate the sound of Daves original pickups, resulting in a startlingly similar tone with tighter lows, slightly scooped mids, and more aggressive highs.

Raw 80s-Style Aesthetic Appointments

From head to toe, the Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom is dressed for destruction, wearing an old-school-meets-1980s-thrash vibe. The aggressive, no-nonsense black-on-black aesthetic complemented by Gibson/Epiphone Custom style white wraparound binding found on the body, neck, and headstock for a more elegant look its still probably not the first choice for a jazzer. Still, it rips with just a touch moreclass. Lastly, a classic metal Flying V string-through tailpiece, Lock Tone Tune-o-matic bridge, and Grover Mini Rotomatics tuners prove that the Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Customs performance more than matches its attention-grabbing looks.

Classic 24.75-Inch Scale Length

Dave Mustaine has played quite a few V-style instruments in his 40-plus-year tenure at the helm of heavy metal, yet even his signature Gibsons typically sport an elongated scale length of 25.5 inches around 0.75 inches longer than a typical Flying V. To switch things up, Dave opted for the latter on the Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom to give this guitar a slightly looser feel, much more akin Gibson and Epiphones usual 6-string output. If youre for an axe that can authentically cop a few riffs and rhythms offRust in PeaceorPeace SellsBut Whos Buying?, but boasts the easy playability of a standard Gibson 24.75-inch scale length, the Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom fits the bill.

Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom Electric Guitar Features :

• A Signature V built to legendary metal guitarist Dave Mustaine of Megadeths personal specs
• Aggressive Flying V body style gives you extreme access to the upper frets
• Lightweight mahogany body produces a warm, resonant response
• Mahogany neck carved into Daves preferred profile
• Sleek ebony fingerboard, with binding wrapped around the entire neck and Explorer-style headstock
• Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Signature Thrash Factor humbuckers dish out a raw, ripping tone
• Locking Tune-o-matic bridge and Flying V string-through tailpiece offer rock-solid stability and a charmingly old-school look
• Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners give you exceptional performance and tuning stability
• Multi-ply body binding forms a stark contrast to the bodys dark finish

TECH SPECS :

GENERAL

• Number of Strings : 6
• Left-/Right-handed : Right-handed

BODY

• Body Type : Solidbody
• Body Shape : Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom
• Body Material : Mahogany
• Body Finish : Gloss Polyurethane
• Color : Black

NECK

• Neck Material : Mahogany
• Neck Shape : Artist Profile
• Neck Joint : Set Neck
• Radius : 12″
• Fingerboard Material : Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay : Mother-of-Pearl Dots
• Number of Frets : 24
• Scale Length : 24.75″
• Nut Width : 1.693″
• Nut Material : Graph Tech

HARDWARE

• Bridge/Tailpiece : Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Flying V String Plate
• Tuners : Grover Mini Rotomatics

ELECTRONICS

• Neck Pickup : Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup : Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Humbucker
• Controls : 2 x volume, 1 x tone
• Switching : 3-way toggle pickup switch

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings : Gibson, .010-.046
• Case/Gig Bag : Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number : EIGVCDMSBMBH3