Easton’s 1982 Gibson Custom Shop left-handed Flying V was a much-loved guitar, but when someone offered "stupid money" for it ...

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 ...

The Flying V wasn't an immediate hit. The guitar was heavy, with a rounded back. and Gibson ceased manufacturing the Flying V the next year, having shipped only 81 in 1958 and 17 the year after.

Hagar was gifted the instrument by Gibson and was asked for his favorite Gibson Moment of all-time. The clearly excited Hagar responded, "To be honest with you, [my favorite moment is] right now.

The Famous Flying V This isn’t just a Flying V—it’s the Flying V, painstakingly replicated from Kirk’s original 1979 model, which has seen over 40 years of studio and stage action.

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 ...