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Description
The ESP Custom Shop Flying V is a masterfully crafted instrument designed for the discerning guitarist seeking both aesthetic and sonic excellence. This iconic Flying V shape combines classic rock vibes with modern performance, delivering a striking visual presence on stage. Built by ESP’s renowned Custom Shop, this guitar offers exceptional quality and attention to detail, making it a coveted piece for musicians and collectors alike.
Equipped with a set of Seymour Duncan pickups, the ESP Custom Shop Flying V provides a diverse tonal palette, from crisp cleans to roaring overdrives, ensuring versatility across various genres. The guitar's set-neck construction enhances sustain and resonance, allowing notes to ring out with clarity and depth. A comfortable, fast-playing neck profile facilitates effortless playability, whether you're shredding solos or laying down rhythm tracks.
The precision-tuned hardware, including a reliable TOM bridge and Gotoh tuners, ensures that your performance remains in perfect pitch, even under the most demanding conditions. The guitar's sleek design and meticulous craftsmanship reflect ESP's commitment to creating instruments that not only sound remarkable but are also built to last. Whether you're on stage or in the studio, the ESP Custom Shop Flying V is a powerful tool for any guitarist looking to make a bold statement.
Key Features:
- Iconic Flying V body shape
- Seymour Duncan pickups
- Set-neck construction for enhanced sustain
- Fast-playing neck profile
- Precision-tuned TOM bridge and Gotoh tuners
- Handcrafted in ESP's Custom Shop
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ESP Custom Shop guitars are often compared to Jackson Custom Shop models, with many users preferring ESP for its superior quality and finish.
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The KH-1 model, shaped like the Gibson Flying V, shares historical significance as a lawsuit model, indicative of its design lineage and collectible nature.
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The Grassroots line is noted to be superior in build quality compared to some Gibsons, despite being considered a budget option.
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Use cases and applications
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The symmetrical V shape is noted for being relatively easy to play sitting down with a classical posture.
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Richard's newest guitar, first time played live in Nimes, 2017. Was once again used in the music video for Zick Zack, now sporting a zebra-print pickguard.
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Michael Paget, the guitarist, is confirmed to use an ESP Custom Shop Flying V, as evidenced in a photo he shared on his Instagram account. In the image, the guitar is distinctively equipped with a set of chrome EMG pickups and features a unique Bullet For My Valentine (BFMV) skull inlay, diverging from his typical gun inlays. This specific detail was highlighted in his caption expressing gratitude towards ESP Guitars and Tony Rauser, indicating his excitement to play the guitar, referring to it as "this beauty."
used during the gammaray and the kay hansen and friends tour
Album Usage
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