Gibson Custom Shop Kirk Hammett '' Greeny '' 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst

The specialist's opinion

The story of "Greeny" is shrouded in mysteries, but few guitars are so famous.

The Greeny is one of the most iconic original Les Pauls ever made, with a unique sound as recognizable as the guitar itself.

Previously owned by Peter Green, it was used throughout his career with Fleetwood Mac and later sold to Gary Moore, who performed it for three decades with Thin Lizzy and as a solo artist. Now owned by Kirk Hammett, the Greeny has passed into the hands of three legendary guitarists. Its particular tone comes in part from the out of phase position of the central switch, due to the inversion of the magnetic polarity of the neck pickup. The Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard from the Gibson Custom Shop is artfully aged by the Murphy Lab to match the original, every detail and component has been carefully selected to come as close as possible to this legendary guitar.