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Description

For guitarists seeking a bold statement both visually and sonically, the ESP Flying V Custom stands as a beacon of innovation and craftsmanship. This solid body electric guitar offers an electrifying blend of classic design and modern performance that caters to both seasoned professionals and passionate hobbyists.

Crafted with precision, the Flying V Custom features a mahogany body paired with a set-thru mahogany neck, delivering a rich, resonant sound with robust sustain. The ebony fingerboard adds to its sleek playability, ensuring smooth transitions across all 24 frets. Equipped with active EMG pickups, this guitar provides a powerful output with exceptional clarity, making it perfect for a wide range of musical genres from heavy metal to classic rock.

The ESP Flying V Custom is not just about sound; it's also about style. Its iconic V-shaped body is not only a visual masterpiece but also enhances the player's comfort and access to higher frets. The guitar's hardware includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece, ensuring tuning stability and precise intonation.

Whether you're performing on stage or recording in the studio, the ESP Flying V Custom offers a reliable and dynamic playing experience. It's a testament to ESP's commitment to quality and innovation, providing musicians with an instrument that truly elevates their craft.

Key Features:

  • Mahogany body with set-thru mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard with 24 XJ frets
  • EMG active pickups for powerful sound
  • TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece for enhanced tuning stability
  • Iconic V-shaped body design for style and playability

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about ESP Flying V Custom.

Value and pricing

  • It's noted as a $3k-$5k guitar, with some variability based on condition and market demand.

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  • Some argue that original ESP Standard models can command a premium due to their rarity and iconic shape.

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Comparisons

  • Owners suggest ESP offers higher quality than recent Jackson Custom Shop models, citing consistent build quality and craftsmanship.

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  • The KH-1 is part of a lineup where Kirk Hammett's models are contrasted with James Hetfield's, with each model having distinct body shapes like the V and Explorer.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Installing Fishman Fluence Moderns and a Babicz full contact bridge enhances the playability and tone of this ESP Flying V.

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User experience

  • Users familiar with the V shape mention that using a classical posture makes sitting with the guitar easier and more comfortable.

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  • The KH-1 is noted to be a lawsuit model, indicating its design's close resemblance to another brand, adding historic and collectible value.

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Build quality

  • Older ESP models are praised for their fit and finish, often considered superior to more recent E-II models.

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  • The KH-1 is available in both bolt-on and set-neck configurations, impacting sustain and playability preferences among users.

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Features and functionality

  • The KH-1 model resembles a Gibson Flying V closely, with some versions featuring two humbuckers, diverging from the typical single pickup design.

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See how Robb Flynn uses ESP Flying V Custom

Robb Flynn

Singer, Guitarist

Machine Head

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This is a custom ESP Flying V made for Robb by the company. It's got a black finished, white pick guard, mahogany body, baritone scale neck (27" I believe), 24 fret rosewood fretboard with dot and Machine Head diamond inlays, black hardware, and an EMG81 in the bridge and EMG HA in the neck. This guitar was used heavily from 2002 - 2007, starting with the end of "The Burning Red" era, until the early "The Blackening" era until he switched back to Gibson in 2008.

See how Kai Hansen uses ESP Flying V Custom

Kai Hansen

Guitarist

Helloween

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During the "Kai Hansen and Friends" live show, Kai Hansen is seen playing an ESP Flying V Custom in white, as captured in images from Getty.

See how Logan Mader uses ESP Flying V Custom

Logan Mader

Guitarist

Machine Head

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Logan Mader can be seen using this custom shop ESP Flying V in the music videos for Ten ton hammer and Take my scars, he also frequently used it live with Machine head during the The More Things Change tour in songs tuned to C# Standard, he got rid of it presumably in 1998 when he got kicked out of Machine Head, it was up for sale on Reverb in 2018, here is the listing: https://reverb.com/item/16034377-esp-logan-mader-custom-shop-1996-green-v

"For sale is Logan mader from MachineHead green custom shop guitar. It was a endorsement guitar. Has pot leaf inlays neck through construction ash wings. Single emg 81 a real Floyd. I seen them live in 97 with him playing this guitar and found it in 99 and bought it. It comes with the original case. It has been around the world. And played heavy. I had the electronics replaced and new deal Floyd rose. And re fretted. Guitar plays perfect sounds amazing. Watch the take my scars machine head video he used it in parts of the video. I am friends with him on FB and he will back it up. Thanks"

See how Yuji Adachi (You) uses ESP Flying V Custom

Yuji Adachi (You)

Guitarist, Composer

DEAD END

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Yuji Adachi uses an ESP Flying V Custom, as shown on his website.

Album Usage

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