Originally a Sunburst, Jimi Hendrix customized his Ebony-refinished Gibson Flying V with psychedelic graphics that he hand-painted, which are recreated here. The Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” Flying V also features a mahogany body, a one-piece mahogany neck with a rounded C profile, a laurel fretboard, and 22 medium jumbo frets.
An inspired by Gibson Custom logo and reproduction of Jimi’s signature adorn the back of the 1967-style Flying V headstock. Epiphone Deluxe turners anchor the strings at the headstock, while a short Maestro Vibrola anchors them at the other end.
The electronics are first-rate, with a pair of Gibson Custombucker humbucker pickups wired to CTS potentiometers, a Mallory tone capacitor, and a Switchcraft 3-way pickup select switch and a 1/4” output jack. An Epiphone hardshell case with Inspired Gibson Custom and Authentic Hendrix logos is also included.
Body
Body Style: Flying V
Body Shape: Flying V
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck
Profile: Rounded “C”
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12 in
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany
Joint: Glued in, Set Neck; Long Heel
Fingerboard Material: Laurel
Fret Count: 22
Nut Width: 43.0mm / 1.692
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Tailpiece: Maestro Short Vibrola
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Switch Tip: White
Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tuning Machines: Epiphone Deluxe
Truss Rod Cover: ’67 Flying V 3-ply, White with Epiphone Logo in Gold
Strap Buttons: 3
Saddle Material: Nylon
Pickguard: ’67 Flying V 3-ply, White
Control Knobs: Black Witch Hat with Reflector Insert
Pickup Covers: Nickel