Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom in Black Metallic Incl. Hard Case
Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom in Black Metallic Incl. Hard Case
A Mustaine-Approved Epiphone with an Angular Edge
Dave Mustaine’s partnership with Gibson has resulted in some of the more aggressive axes in the brand’s long history. Now, the Megadeth founder’s 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 Dave’s 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, Megadeth’s timeless Rust in Peace record is sure to make its way onto the syllabus. Originally delivered through a Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB bridge pickup, Dave Mustaine’s 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 Custom’s Thrash Factor humbuckers employs an altered winding process to duplicate the sound of Dave’s 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 — it’s still probably not the first choice for a jazzer. Still, it rips with just a touch more class. 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 Custom’s 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 Epiphone’s usual 6-string output. If you’re for an axe that can authentically cop a few riffs and rhythms off Rust in Peace or Peace Sells…But Who’s 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 Megadeth’s 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 Dave’s 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 body’s dark finish
GENERAL
- Number of Strings : 6
- Left-/Right-handed : Right-handed
- Body Type : Solidbody
- Body Shape : Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom
- Body Material : Mahogany
- Body Finish : Gloss Polyurethane
- Color : Black
- 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
- Bridge/Tailpiece : Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Flying V String Plate
- Tuners : Grover Mini Rotomatics
- 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
- Strings : Gibson, .010-.046
- Case/Gig Bag : Hardshell Case
- Manufacturer Part Number : EIGVCDMSBMBH3