Kirk Hammett owns Michael Schenker's 1971 Gibson Medallion Flying V

In this clip from “The Collection,” Kirk Hammett of Metallica shows Mark Agnesi his 1971 Gibson Medallion Flying V. ▶ Watch the full episode of “The Collection,” with Kirk Hammett HERE: The Collection: Kirk Hammett of Metallica ▶ Shop the Gibson Kirk Hammett Collection: https://bit.ly/3YIN2ve ▶ Shop the Kirk Hammett “Greeny” Les Paul Collection: https://bit.ly/40qyoKo ▶ Shop Gibson Flying V guitars: https://bit.ly/4f270qo Watch as Kirk discusses his love of the Flying V guitar and shows Mark his 1971 Gibson Medallion Flying V, previously owned by UFO's Michael Schenker. Want to see even more of Kirk Hammett's guitars? Sign up for emails here to be the first to find out when The Collection: Kirk Hammett, the luxury coffee table book coming soon from Gibson Publishing, is available to pre-order: https://bit.ly/3YNn4H3 Watch as Mark Agnesi gets into the story of Kirk Hammett’s Gibson Medallion Flying V™, a guitar with a long history that helped shape rock music. Once owned by Michael Schenker, this guitar was used to record UFO’s first three albums, including classic albums like Phenomenon and Force It. In this clip from The Collection: Kirk Hammett, Kirk talks about his connection to this legendary guitar, from first seeing it on the back of album covers as a teenager to finally getting it decades later from Wolf Hoffmann, who got it from Schenker’s tour manager. Kirk explains what makes the Flying V so cool and why he gravitated towards the Flying V. For over 40 years, Kirk Hammett has been holding it down as the lead guitarist of Metallica, inspiring generations of players to pick up the guitar. With over 125 million albums sold and sold-out stadium shows worldwide, you can bet Kirk has acquired a guitar collection fit for rock royalty. Join our host, Mark Agnesi, to get an insider’s look at Kirk’s legendary guitar collection in the latest episode of Gibson TV’s “The Collection.” What you are about to see might shock you, and once you get a glimpse, nothing else will matter… In the full episode available now on Gibson TV, Kirk discusses his incredible journey with guitars, starting with how a job at Burger King led him to purchase his first Gibson Flying V™, which he still plays today, and how it helped shape his iconic sound. Kirk talks about his legendary acquisition of “Greeny,” Peter Green’s famous 1959 Les Paul™, and shares stories about owning some of the rarest Gibson guitars ever made, including a 1963 Gibson Explorer™ from the first production run. Get an inside look at some of the guitars he owns, including a selection of 1958 and 1959 Les Pauls, and the guitars Kirk used to write his most iconic riffs and solos from Kill ‘Em All, Ride the Lightning, and the Black Album. He also reveals the rare guitars he’s still hunting for and reflects on what it means to return to Gibson as an artist. If you’ve ever wanted to know which guitars Kirk Hammett plays and see the guitars that he used to write your favorite Metallica tracks, this is your chance! Please note: The video states the guitar is a 1972 model, but it was in fact made in 1971 📼 Related Videos: ▶ Watch the full episode of “The Collection,” with Kirk Hammett HERE: The Collection: Kirk Hammett of Metallica ▶Watch all The Collection videos: Gibson | The Collection ▶ Watch Kirk Hammett ICONS: Icons: Kirk Hammett of Metallica #gibson #gibsontv #thecollection #kirkhammett Find Your local Gibson Dealer: https://www.gibson.com/en-US 📩 Get Gibson guitar news before ANYONE else: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonNEWS 📱Follow Us On Social Media For The latest Guitar Gear! ▶ Twitter: gibsonguitar ▶ Instagram: gibsonguitar ▶ Facebook: Gibson 🔔 Subscribe To Our Channel: @gibsonguitar SHOP GIBSON BRANDS https://www.gibson.com/ https://www.epiphone.com/ http://www.kramerguitars.com/ http://www.steinberger.com/ https://www.krkmusic.com/ https://www.mesaboogie.com http://www.maestroelectronics.com ABOUT GIBSON BRANDS Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 127 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including @officialepiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, and KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands.