New Epiphone Recreates Hendrix’s Psychedelic Flying V Guitar

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…Nashville, Tennessee., December 30, 2004… Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix personally painted a psychedelic design on his 1967 Flying V, and Epiphone has painstakingly recreated Hendrix’s artwork on a new, limited-edition signature Flying V.

“Jimi Hendrix loved his Flying V’s and owned three of them,” said Jim “Epi” Rosenberg, president of Epiphone. “We’ve replicated the most famous and recognizable one, which he used on his 1967 and ’68 tours, including an appearance on French television in October 1967. His psychedelic artwork makes a striking impression that perfectly represents the era, and we’re very proud to offer this part of the ‘experience’ to Hendrix fans.”

This limited edition Epiphone “Jimi Hendrix” Signature Psychedelic Flying V features the original Maestro Tremolo with pearloid tip, “Kluson-style” machine heads and top-hat knobs with chrome inserts, and it comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Epiphone fretted instruments, amplifiers, strings and accessories are known worldwide for offering the best combination of quality and value. One of Gibson’s most formidable competitors through the first half of the 20^th century, Epiphone was acquired by Gibson in 1957. Headquartered in Nashville, Epiphone is part of the Gibson family of brands that includes Dobro, Valley Arts, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Slingerland, Maestro, Baldwin, Hamilton, Chickering and Wurlitzer.

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Press contacts:

Caroline Galloway, 440 338-3469, caroline.galloway@gibson.com

Jim Rosenberg, 831 469-4955, jim.rosenberg@gibson.com

Walter Carter, 615-871-4500, walter.carter@gibson.com