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

ElectricLes PaulUS
No ratings yet$19,999

Three Legendary Guitarists, One Legendary Guitar Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail. 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 Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard from the Gibson Custom Shop is artfully aged to match the original by the Murphy Lab and was inspired by this legendary guitar. With its Indian rosewood fretboard, it gives players around the world the opportunity to experience some of the magic of "Greeny" for themselves. A brown/pink Lifton™ reissue 5-latch case is also included.

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Score

estimated from specs & owner reviews
77
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
74
Build
87
Value
67

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Specifications

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Specifications for Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst
BrandGibson
TypeElectric
CountryUS
Body woodLightweight Mahogany
Neck woodMahogany
Fretboard1 Piece Indian Rosewood
Strings6
Frets22
Scale length24.75"
PickupsCustom Greenybucker with Flipped Alnico 2 Magnet Reverse Mounted / Custom Greeny Bucker Alnico 2 Magnet
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Gibson Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeABR-1
Bridge pickupCustom Greeny Bucker Alnico 2 Magnet
CaseBrown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Control CoversBlack Reissue
Control Knobs2 True Historic Gold, 2 True Historic Gold with Silver Inserts
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; Vintage Audio Taper Potentiometers, Hand-wired with Bumblebee Capacitors
FinishNickel/Chrome
Fretboard inlayReissue Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count22
Headstock InlayGibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model Silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverBlack, Rounded Corner
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit
ModelLPR59GRNYMLNH1
Mounting RingsTrue Historic Cream (Aged)
Neck pickupCustom Greenybucker with Flipped Alnico 2 Magnet Reverse Mounted
NutNylon
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardNone - Mounting Holes Drilled
Pickup CoversAged Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft
ProfileCustom Greeny Profile
Strap Buttons2 - Strap Locks (Aged)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipWhite
SwitchwasherTrue Historic Cream; Aged Silkscreen
TailpieceLightweight Nickel Stop Bar
Top woodFigured Maple
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic
Tuner PlatingChrome
TunersSperzel
Street price$19,999

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