GUITAR
EPIPHONE JIMI HENDRIX “LOVE DROPS” FLYING V
Epiphone has been working hard on its “Inspired By Gibson Custom” line, and the latest model is the Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” Flying V. Based on the Vthat Jimi played between 1967-1969, and selling for £1,499, the Love Drops recreates Jimi’s customised paint job, applied to the originally-Sunburst guitar by the man himself. Underneath the psychedelic design, it’s a mahogany body equipped with a one-piece mahogany neck, laurel fingerboard and 22 frets. Being an “Inspired By…” model, it comes fitted with a pair of Gibson USA Custombuckers with upgraded electronics including CTS pots, Mallory capacitors and Switchcraft pickup selector and output jack. Hardware includes a Maestro Vibrola and Epiphone Deluxe tuners, and it’s bundled in a hardcase. Of course, it’s available as a leftie too.