Gibson Custom Shop Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard
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Published 2023-03-28
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Ask a guitar fanatic what the number 9 2208 refers to, and they know right away, it’s Greeny. No other guitar has earned legendary status like this magical 1959 Les Paul Standard. The Gibson Custom Shop is proud to honor this legacy and bring this magic to more players with the global launch of the Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard Made 2 Order featuring Indian rosewood and Murphy Lab aging.
A 1959 Les Paul Standard is one of the most coveted and valuable guitars ever, but one particular example, “Greeny,” is famous for both its incredible story and its iconic sound. Originally owned by Peter Green, Greeny was used throughout his time with Fleetwood Mac and started as a bright cherry red sunburst, but after countless shows, it faded to a pale-yellow color. Greeny’s distinctive sound is partially from the out-of-phase middle switch position due to the neck pickup’s reversed magnetic polarity. In the 1970s, Peter sold Greeny to Gary Moore, who used it for three decades with Thin Lizzy and as a solo artist, even recording an album titled “Blues for Greeny.” After years together, Greeny was sold and temporarily retired, left waiting for a chance to return to the stage.
Now owned by Kirk Hammett, Greeny has officially passed through the hands of three legendary guitarists. Now you can add your own chapter to the legend of Greeny.
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Chapters:
0:00 Gary Moore’s Les Paul
1:26 A guitar with a rich history
2:14 People want to play it
2:43 The middle pickup & out of phase sound
3:13 Greeny’s neck
3:43 Kirk’s Inspiration & hopes for Greeny
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All Comments (21)
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Want more Kirk? Check him out in our episode of Metal & Monsters where he talks about making music with Metallica and his love of all things horror: https://youtu.be/ofN_kIk6ios.
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Lawyers, dentists and investment bankers across the globe can now have a "Greeny" of their own.
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Kirk is one of my favorite musicians....but not because of his music alone. he has such a beautiful soul. he doesnt try to play the role of the hard ass; being his own true self is why i really admire him. what a giving, wonderful person he is!
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I can understand why Kirk loves that guitar but why anyone would spend $20k for a replica is beyond me
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Gary Moores Blues Alive performance was the reason I wanted a trans amber 95 classic. Still have it 28 years later. If you haven’t seen that performance, it’s one of the greatest musical performances EVER!
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Oh wow another 50's/60's Les Paul holy shit the innovation is unstoppable.
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Gibson TV should do a The Collection with either James Hetfield or Kirk Hammett. Who agrees?
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"If people wanna play it, even complete strangers, sure, play it all you want" Ok Kirk I want to play it. Forever please. For the rest of my days will do. Drop it off tonight, ok? Thanks.
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This guitar will always be Peter Green's Greeny. That's why it's Greeny!
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I love the way this was shot! So cool.
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I've heard Kirk talk about this guitar at length in previous interviews. I never heard him mention that he'd noticed the guitar as a kid and thought about wanting it. That's gotta be awesome to finally own something like that. Be like me owning one of Hetfield's Ken Lawrence explorers. The one he used in the late 90s early 2000s specifically is my dream guitar.
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So love his passion!!….great to see!!👏👏👌👌🤘🤘😎🎸
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I had a honey burst traditional , I absolutely loved it . Can’t wait to get a Les Paul again . Heavy body 50s neck .
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Honestly, Kirk can't hold a candle to Gary playing wise but it's awesome that this instrument didn't go to a collector who'd just lock it up. I saw this guitar live(with Kirk), amazing.
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I hope I run into Kirk one day because I just have to play that guitar man. Wow.
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That's so awesome Kirk let's people play that guitar.
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Gibson, y'all did such an immaculate job on my 2018 Standard that I no longer covet any other guitar on the face of this planet. Not Greeny, Pearly Gates, Pagey's #1 & #2... no other guitar could match or replace the instrument y'all made for me. It's been a 30 year dream for me since first seeing Slash wield it on MTV or seeing mom's Frampton Comes Alive record up to now when I can reach in the case and pull out the guitar I had manifested over so many years. I can't thank y'all enough. ❤
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To me this Guitar is called " the Greeny " for a reason nobody produced sutch beautifull solos on it than Peter Green
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Nothing like a Gibson! Beautiful
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Awesome it's in the right hands.. that's one of those individual things that belong to an artist of the trade.. it has truly found where it blongs....
