
Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst
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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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Lightweight Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | 1 Piece Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custom Greenybucker with Flipped Alnico 2 Magnet Reverse Mounted / Custom Greeny Bucker Alnico 2 Magnet |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity, Gibson Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custom Greeny Bucker Alnico 2 Magnet |
| Case | Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case |
| Control Covers | Black Reissue |
| Control Knobs | 2 True Historic Gold, 2 True Historic Gold with Silver Inserts |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Vintage Audio Taper Potentiometers, Hand-wired with Bumblebee Capacitors |
| Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Fretboard inlay | Reissue Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model Silkscreen |
| Jack Plate Cover | Black, Rounded Corner |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | LPR59GRNYMLNH1 |
| Mounting Rings | True Historic Cream (Aged) |
| Neck pickup | Custom Greenybucker with Flipped Alnico 2 Magnet Reverse Mounted |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | None - Mounting Holes Drilled |
| Pickup Covers | Aged Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Switchcraft |
| Profile | Custom Greeny Profile |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Strap Locks (Aged) |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | White |
| Switchwasher | True Historic Cream; Aged Silkscreen |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Nickel Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Figured Maple |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | True Historic |
| Tuner Plating | Chrome |
| Tuners | Sperzel |
| Street price | $19,999 |





