This signature V news follows a pattern of Flying V chat between the Metallica lead guitarist and the Gibson higher uppers that has played out over social media, with Hammett posting a picture of his ...

In 1958, Gibson introduced, and shipped only 19 Explorers and 81 Flying V’s. With their space-age, futuristic designs that were ahead of their time, these instantly recognizable guitars are ...

Gibson Guitars on Tuesday (Dec. 14) released the first for-sale versions of Megadeth bandleader Dave Mustaine 's new signature instruments with the Tennessee-based guitar manufacturer.

Experience the legacy of metal history with the Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V —a masterpiece recreated to honor the Metallica guitarist’s iconic sound. This solidbody electric ...

Then Dave Davies of the Kinks picked one up on a U.S. tour in 1965 when his only guitar was lost by an airline. Appearing with the Flying V on television brought exposure to the instrument, and it ...

Limited quantities of the Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP were made available via Gibson’s website (already sold out) and select global dealers. A wider release of units is planned for ...

Tool guitarist Adam Jones and Gibson have announced a new signature model guitar in their ongoing partnership: the Flying V Collector’s Edition. Designed and built to reflect Jones’ preference for ...

The Gibson Flying V received a U.S. patent on Jan. 7, 1958. In an excellent 2014 profile in Guitar Aficionado magazine, author Chris Gill says competing guitar maker Fender deserves some of the ...