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Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst
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Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst

ElectricLes Paul
No ratings yet$1,499

Three Legendary Guitarists, One Legendary Guitar The story of “Greeny” is shrouded in mystery, but few guitars are as illustrious. 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 owned by 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. The Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" Les Paul Standard is a collaboration between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop. This exceptional 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. It features premium components, including 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.

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Score

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68
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
65
Value
66

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Specifications

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Specifications for Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst
BrandEpiphone
TypeElectric
Body woodMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany
FretboardIndian Laurel
Strings6
Frets22
Scale length24.75"
PickupsGibson USA Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity Reverse Mounted / Gibson USA Greenybucker
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged Gloss
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson USA Greenybucker
CaseVintage-style Hardshell with Tan Exterior, Pink Interior, and Custom Artwork
Control CoversBlack
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiomenters, Mallory Capacitors
FinishNickel
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count22
HeadstockGibson Open Book Profile
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCream
JointGlued In, Set Neck, Long Tenon
ModelEIGCKH59LPSGNYNH1
Mounting RingsCream
Neck pickupGibson USA Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity Reverse Mounted
NutGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft 1/4"
PickguardNone
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle
ProfileCustom Greeny Profile
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipIvory
SwitchwasherCream
TailpieceLockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply, Black
Tuner PlatingNickel
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Spade Button
Street price$1,499

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