Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny 1959 Les Paul Standard (Incl. Hard Case) Greeny Burst
Epiphone - Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck - Greeny Burst
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Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard
(Greeny Burst)
Three Legendary Guitarists, One Legendary GuitarThe story of the “Greeny” is full of mystery, but few guitars are as legendary as this one. Greeny is one of the most iconic original Les Paul™ Standards ever made, with a unique sound as recognizable as the guitar itself. Previously owned by Peter Green, it was used throughout his time with Fleetwood Mac and later sold to Gary Moore, who used it for three decades with Thin Lizzy and as a solo artist.
Now proudly owned by Metallica's Kirk Hammett, Greeny has passed through the hands of three legendary guitarists. Its distinctive sound is partly from the out-of-phase middle switch position due to the neck pickup’s reversed magnetic polarity.
Amazing Features
• Gibson USA Greenybucker pickups with neck pickup reverse-mounted and complete with a reverse-polarity magnet
• Collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop ensures authenticity and accurate details
• Gibson-style “open book” headstock shape, for the first time on a core Epiphone model
• Grover® Rotomatic® tuners with spade-style buttons
• Vintage-style brown and pink hardshell case included
Tonally Authentic
premium componentsThe Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" Les Paul Standard is a collaboration between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop. This incredible guitar was inspired by Kirk's legendary original and allows players around the world the opportunity to experience some of the magic of "Greeny" for themselves.
Featuring premium components, such as Gibson USA Greenybucker pickups with the neck pickup reverse mounted and complete with a reverse polarity magnet, a Switchcraft® pickup selector and 1/4" output jack, CTS® potentiometers, Mallory™ capacitors, and Grover® Rotomatic® tuners with spade-style buttons on a Gibson-style “open book” headstock. A vintage-style brown and pink hardshell case is also included.
The Legend of “Greeny”
Peter GreenPeter Green, its eponymous original owner, played “Greeny” during his time with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and Fleetwood Mac. While tinkering with the guitar, he accidentally reinstalled the neck pickup backward, but it’s the reverse magnetic polarity of the neck pickup magnet that is, in part, responsible for creating the distinctive, out-of-phase tone in the middle switch position that haunted many of Green’s most famous solos.
Gary MooreAround 1970, Green met Gary Moore, whose band Skid Row was opening for Fleetwood Mac. After loaning Moore his guitar for a few days, Green offered to sell it to him, and the torch was passed. Over the next 35 years, Moore played “Greeny” with Thin Lizzy and on solo albums, including “Blues for Greeny,” a 1995 tribute album to Peter Green.
Kirk HammettGary Moore sold “Greeny” in 2006. It passed through the hands of various collectors until 2014, when a private dealer brought it to the hotel room of Kirk Hammett. The Metallica guitarist sought advice from none other than Jimmy Page, who urged him to buy the legendary Les Paul Standard. Hammett has played “Greeny” ever since.
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
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The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Number of Strings | 6 |
|---|---|
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | Les Paul |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Top Material | Maple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss |
| Colour | Greeny Burst |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Custom Greeny Profile |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck |
| Radius | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Laurel |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Mother of Pearl Trapezoid |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.695" |
| Nut Material | Graph Tech |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Epiphone Tune-O-Matic, LockTone Stop Bar |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Spade Button |
| Neck Pickup | Gibson USA Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity; Reverse Mounted |
| Bridge Pickup | Gibson USA Greenybucker |
| Controls | 2 x volume, 2 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
| Case/Gig Bag | Vintage-style Hardshell case with Tan Exterior, Pink Interior, and Custom Artwork |
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