“Recreating this piece of metal history wasn’t just a challenge, it was a privilege”: Jason Momoa orders super-gnarly replica of James Hetfield’s iconic Elektra OGV – and this Polish luthier recreated every last detail
Jonathan Horsley
created: Aug. 15, 2025, 10:45 a.m. | updated: Aug. 20, 2025, 9:37 a.m.
Jason Momoa has commissioned an exacting replica of James Hetfield’s iconic Elektra Flying V copy from Polish custom electric guitar company Krupi Guitars, and it looks and sounds incredible.
“Recreating this piece of metal history wasn’t just a challenge – it was a privilege.
Hetfield didn’t.
“I thought it was a Gibson Flying V, just like the one Michael Schenker used,” said Hetfield.
It’s got a bolt-on neck!’ I didn’t know, and I didn’t care.”James Hetfield about his First Guitar | Electra Flying V OGV | Kill Em All Flying V | Metallica - YouTube Watch OnAnd it didn’t matter.
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