Jimi Hendrix didn’t just play guitar; he took the guitar to places no one else had ever gone before. He is the most innovative guitarist of all time, and his influence is woven into the very fabric of music history, reminding us that the guitar is more than an instrument - it’s a voice.
In partnership with Gibson Custom and the Hendrix family, Epiphone recently introduced the Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” Flying V, an Inspired by Gibson Custom recreation of the Gibson guitar that Jimi played extensively from 1967-1969.
Originally a Sunburst, Jimi Hendrix customized his Ebony-refinished Gibson Flying V with psychedelic graphics that he hand-painted, which are recreated here. The Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” Flying V, available in both right-handed and left-handed versions, features an Inspired by Gibson Custom logo and a reproduction of Jimi’s signature on the back of the 1967-style Flying V headstock.
Epiphone Deluxe tuners anchor the strings at the headstock, while a short Maestro Vibrola anchors them at the other end. The electronics are first-rate, with a pair of Gibson Custombucker humbucker pickups. An Epiphone hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom and Authentic Hendrix logos is also included.
Epiphone has released the new video below, along with the following message:
"In this video, we show you exactly how the new Love Drops Flying V Jimi Hendrix signature model sounds when played with clean and crunch tones so you can hear all the different sonic qualities and nuances of the guitar. You'll also learn a little more about the history of Jimi Hendrix's use of Gibson guitars which inspired the Epiphone Love Drops Flying V and which tracks Jimi Hendrix used his Gibson Flying V on. You can hear it on 'All Along The Watchtower'. Watch as Dinesh takes you through all the specs and key features and hear this incredible guitar in all its glory!"
Want to sound like Jimi Hendrix? Or at least learn some of guitar techniques and guitar tricks? In another video, Dinesh breaks down Jimi Hendrix's guitar techniques and shows you the top five essentials to play like Jimi Hendrix. Whether you're looking to master his signature style or want to capture his unique sound with the gear you’ve got at home, this is the ultimate Jimi Hendrix guitar lesson for you.
Dinesh will teach you how Jimi Hendrix used octaves to create melodies and progressions in solos and chords, bending and pre-bending to add phrasing to his solos, and add9 chords to spice up his rhythm playing with signature licks. Dinesh also covers Hendrix’s major pentatonic licks and double stops to fill out his sound and how his thumb technique gave him freedom and fluidity in his playing and that Hendrix vibe that is instantly recognisable when you hear it.
Dinesh also shows you how to get close to the Jimi Hendrix gear and tone, with two setups: a small rig with a Gibson Falcon amp and Epiphone Love Drops Flying V and a big rig with a Mesa Boogie Badlander 100, 4x12 cab and Gibson SG Custom—perfect for getting Hendrix’s live sound.
By the end of this video you’ll have everything you need to play like Hendrix. From clean tones to fuzzed out solos Dinesh will show you how to make Hendrix’s style yours.
Channel the legend and get your Love Drops Flying V here. Watch more video below:
