For over 150 years, Epiphone has been at the forefront of instrument innovation, blending its storied past with a vision for the future. This commitment to excellence continues as Epiphone, in collaboration with Gibson Custom and the Hendrix family, proudly unveils the Jimi Hendrix™ “Love Drops” Flying V™. This guitar is a faithful recreation, inspired by Gibson Custom, of a model that Jimi Hendrix himself customized and frequently played between 1967 and 1969. Part of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection, the “Love Drops” Flying V showcases the brand’s dedication to premium features, including advanced electronics and refined design elements.
“Jimi’s artistic expression was holistic; it extended far beyond his extraordinary music, into a realm of visual art that mirrored the beauty of his sound,” says Janie Hendrix, Jimi’s sister and President and CEO of Experience Hendrix LLC & Authentic Hendrix LLC. “When he hand-painted his Flying V, it was a reflection of his deep love for both his instrument and his music. Gibson has beautifully recreated Jimi’s artwork with the Epiphone series, and we are thrilled to partner with them! Watching Jimi’s creative vision come to life in this stunning collection is incredibly rewarding.”
Jimi Hendrix, celebrated as one of the most innovative and influential musicians of all time, continues to inspire artists around the world with his unique blend of blues, funk, soul, jazz, and R&B.
Originally a Sunburst, Jimi Hendrix transformed his Ebony-refinished Gibson™ Flying V with vivid, hand-painted psychedelic designs, now meticulously recreated on the new Flying V model. Paying tribute to one of the most iconic left-handed guitarists in history, the Epiphone Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” Flying V is available in both right and left-handed versions. The guitar features a mahogany body, a one-piece mahogany neck with a Rounded C profile, a laurel fretboard, and 22 medium jumbo frets. The 1967-style Flying V headstock is adorned with an Inspired by Gibson Custom logo and a reproduction of Jimi’s signature. Epiphone Deluxe tuners secure the strings at the headstock, while a short Maestro™ Vibrola™ provides stability at the bridge. The electronics are top-notch, boasting a pair of Gibson Custombucker humbucker™ pickups connected to CTS® potentiometers, a Mallory™ tone capacitor, a Switchcraft® 3-way pickup selector, and a 1/4” output jack. An Epiphone hardshell guitar case, featuring the Inspired by Gibson Custom and Authentic Hendrix™ logos, is included with the guitar.
