Jimi Hendrix Love Drops Flying V or £1000 CASH! Just £2.99 on sale £2.49

Possibly one of the most iconic electric guitars of all time, the Gibson Flying V holds a special place in many guitar fan’s hearts whether you’re a player or listener. Perhaps the most iconic and easily recognisable of the Flying V guitars is the famed 1967 version owned and decorated by Jimi Hendrix, elegantly embellished with an era-correct psychedelic “love drop” design.

This Epiphone, inspired by Gibson Custom perfectly encapsulates this noteworthy electric guitar. Its instantly recognisable all-mahogany V-shaped body provides the perfect mid-range thump that cuts through any rock and roll mix and is perfectly complimented with its duo of Gibson Custombucker pickups for authentic PAF tones. Partnered with its CTS pots and a Malloroy tone cap, this guitar sounds as good as it looks. Also included is a luxurious Epiphone hardshell case complete with the Authentic Hendrix logo and Inspired by Gibson Custom logo. With other premium appointments such as Deluxe double-ring keystone tuners and a short Maestro Vibrola, it will be hard to put this guitar down.

Key Features:

• Premium Electronics – Gibson Custombucker humbuckers, CTS pots and a genuine Malloroy tone cap for authentic Gibson tones!
• Hardshell Case – A premium Epiphone Hardshell is included featuring a light blue interior and gold hardware as well as the Authentic Hendrix and Inspired by Gibson Logos.
• Vibrola – Rock solid yet beautifully expressive, the Gibson Maestro Vibrola is one of the go-to vibrato systems for electric guitar since the early ‘60s.
• Right and Left – A fitting tribute to Hendrix, the “Love Drops” V is available In both left and right-handed versions.

“Love Drops” Graphics

Often described as Hendrix’s second most iconic guitar, the Gibson Flying-V is the electric guitar frequently depicted in some of Jimi’s most famous images and videos. In a similar vein to his renowned Monterey Pop Festival Strat, his ’67 Gibson Flying V also got a similar psychedelic paint job. Originally finished in Sunburst and later finished in a dark brown/ebony by Jimi the V was eventually hand-painted by Hendrix in around mid-1967 with the iconic psychedelic “Love Drop” design. There is some speculation as to whether it was done with hobby paints or nail polish, however, what we do know is that by around 1973 the guitar was lost. Eventually resurfaced in the mid-’90s it was discovered that the guitar had been resprayed entirely in black. Painstakingly faithfully restored by some of the leading experts, the famed 1967 Gibson Flying V “Love Drop” guitar was returned to its former glory. This Epiphone recreation perfectly encapsulates the vibe, mojo and aesthetic of the original in a much more affordable package.

Inspired by Gibson Custom Electronics

Under the hood, the Epiphone Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” V packs a punch. With its duo of authentic Gibson Custombucker Humbuckers, you’ll be awash with the genuine sounds of the most sought-after electric guitar tones of the ‘50s and ‘60s. These faithful reproductions utilise all the key components to ensure that these Patent Applied For reproductions capture the complete sonic mojo of the original. The pickups are perfectly complimented with genuine CTS pots and a Mallory tone cap for a tone that will keep you coming back for more.

Specifications:

Body

• Body Style – Flying V
• Material – Mahogany
• Finish – Ebony with “Love Drops” artwork

Neck

• Profile – Rounded C
• Material – 1-piece Mahogany
• Fingerboard – Laurel
• Frets – 22 Medium Jumbo
• Inlays – Mother of Pearl Dot
• Nut – Graph Tech
• Nut Width – 43mm
• Scale Length: 628.65mm

Hardware

• Finish – Nickle
• Bridge – LockTone Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece – Maestro Short Vibrola
• Tuners – Epiphone Deluxe with Double Ring Keystone Button
• Pickguard – 3-ply White
• Knobs – Black Witch Hat

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup – Gibson Custombucker
• Neck Pickup – Gibson Custombucker
• Controls – 2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitor

Miscellaneous

• Case – Hardshell with Gold Hardware, Light Blue Interior, and Authentic Hendrix and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logos in Gold