Gibson Custom Shop LPR59GRNYMLNH1 Les Paul Standard Kirk Hammett "Greeny" Electric Guitar - Greeny Burst
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- Product Code: LPR59GRNYMLNH1
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AED 76,999.00
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Greeny Burst:
The Gibson Custom Collector's Edition Kirk
Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard is an exacting replica of one
of the most iconic solidbody electric guitars in the company's storied history.
Its original owner was British blues-rock legend Peter Green (hence its name).
It then passed on to Northern Irish guitar icon Gary Moore. And now, after
circulating through several private collectors and dealers, the original guitar
is in the possession of American thrash-metal extraordinaire Kirk Hammett. The
Collector's Edition "Greeny" Les Paul faithfully re-creates the
original guitar's coveted sound thanks to a set of custom-designed Alnico II
humbuckers, one of which employs a reverse magnet that delivers an unmistakable
out-of-phase squawk. This guitar's figured maple top, lightweight mahogany
body, custom-profile mahogany neck, Indian rosewood fingerboard, and nickel
hardware have been expertly aged by the Murphy Lab, making it a true-to-life
stand-in for the original axe. You even get a faux broken headstock to
replicate the original instrument's twice-broken neck, along with Sperzel
tuners. The Collector's Edition Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul
Standard is among the most sought-after replicas to spring forth from Gibson's
Custom Shop. If you're a die-hard Les Paul fanatic, this made-to-order guitar
is the one you won't be able to live without.
The legend of “Greeny”
Peter Green originally purchased “Greeny” in
the late 1960s, reportedly for sixty guineas (roughly $6 USD), after joining
John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Green also used the guitar during his
tenure with Fleetwood Mac, lending its unmistakable tone to such esteemed
classics as “Black Magic Woman,” “Albatross,” and “The Green Manalishi (With
the Two Prong Crown).” In January 1970, Green generously sold the guitar to his
friend Gary Moore, reportedly for £100–£110 (roughly $120–$132 USD). It’s been
said that Moore initially hesitated to buy the guitar as he didn’t think he
could afford it, which is why Green sold it to him for such a paltry sum. Moore
went on to record and perform with “Greeny” until the early aughts. For a tasty
helping of Moore’s “Greeny”-wielding sound, check out “Parisienne Walkways” on
his 1978 album, Back on the Streets. In 2006, during a period of financial
hardship, Moore sold “Greeny” for around $750,000–$1.2 million, after which is
was shuffled between numerous dealers and private collectors. Finally, in 2014,
the guitar was purchased by Kirk Hammett for around $2 million, and it’s been
his #1 instrument ever since.
Custom "Greeny" Alnico II
humbuckers
The Gibson Custom Collector's Edition Kirk
Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard houses a meticulous
re-creation of the original guitar's electronics. As a result, it replicates
the original's one-of-a-kind tone with unerring accuracy, a tone often
described as "magic" by numerous guitarists and guitar publications.
It all starts with a set of Alnico II Custom "Greeny" Bucker pickups,
which are modeled after late-1950s PAF humbuckers. The guitar's neck pickup is
wired out of phase to replicate the original's sublime, nasal-sounding
mid-position tone, which Kirk Hammett described as "the sound of a Strat
through a 100-watt Marshall stack." The neck pickup also features a
flipped alnico magnet — another major component of the original guitar's otherworldly
tone. The Collector's Edition "Greeny" Les Paul also vaunts vintage
audio-taper pots that have been hard-wired with bumblebee capacitors. Countless
pickup builders have attempted to replicate the "Peter Green mod"
with varying degrees of success. That said, Gibson nails it with the
Collector's Edition "Greeny" Les Paul — it's as close as you can get
to the real thing.
Loaded with authentic appointments
Here at we're impressed with Gibson's eye for
accuracy — the Collector's Edition Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les
Paul Standard nails the look, sound, and vibe of the guitar that inspired it.
Its figured maple top and lightweight mahogany body are spot-on reproductions
of the original guitar. Its mahogany neck boasts a custom profile developed
after thoroughly analyzing the original guitar and an easy-playing 12-inch
Indian rosewood fingerboard. The instrument includes a faux broken headstock to
replicate the original's twice-broken neck (never fear, no guitar was harmed
during the creation of this reissue). The Collector's Edition
"Greeny" Les Paul comes with an aftermarket jack plate, lower control
knobs, and Sperzel tuning machines to reflect Gary Moore's player-preferred
modifications. Also, the guitar's pickguard has been removed (but is included
in its case). Finally, this solidbody electric guitar has been treated to the
Murphy Lab's unparalleled aging process.
Gibson Custom Collector's Edition
Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard Features:
- An exacting replica of Peter Green's
iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard, now owned by Kirk Hammett
- Figured maple top and lightweight mahogany
body are spot-on reproductions of the original guitar
- Set custom-profile neck with hide glue
construction and easy-playing 12-inch Indian rosewood fingerboard
- Faux broken headstock replicates the
original's twice-broken neck (headstock was actually not broken on the
reissue)
- Custom-designed Alnico II humbuckers
faithfully re-create the original guitar's coveted sound
- Employs custom wiring, including an
out-of-phase neck pickup with a flipped alnico magnet
- Vaunts vintage audio-taper pots, which
have been hardwired with bumblebee capacitors
- Aftermarket jack plate and lower control
knobs, along with Sperzel tuning machines
- ABR-1 bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Eye-grabbing 1-ply binding and Reissue
Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Pickguard has been removed (but is
included in the case)
- Entire guitar has been treated to the
Murphy Lab's unparalleled aging process
- Very exclusive — made to order
Tech Specs
- General
- Number of Strings6
- Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
- Body
- Body TypeSolidbody
- Body ShapeLes Paul
- Body MaterialMahogany
- Top Material2-Piece Figured Maple
- Body FinishNitrocellulose Lacquer, Heavy Aged "Greeny"
- ColorGreeny Burst
- Neck
- Neck MaterialMahogany
- Neck ShapeAuthentic '59 Medium C
- Neck JointSet Neck
- Radius12"
- Fingerboard MaterialIndian Rosewood
- Fingerboard InlayCellulose Nitrate Trapezoids
- Number of Frets22
- Scale Length24.75"
- Nut Width1.6875"
- Nut MaterialNylon
- Hardware
- Bridge/TailpieceABR-1 Adjustable Bridge with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
- TunersSperzel
- Electronics
- Neck PickupCustom "Greeny" Alnico II Humbucker
- Bridge PickupCustom "Greeny" Alnico II Humbucker
- Controls2 x volume, 2 x tone
- Switching3-way toggle pickup switch
- Miscellaneous
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Guitar Brands Gibson Guitar Style Gibson Custom Guitars Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Material Mahogany Body Type Solidbody Bridge Pickup Custom Greeny Alnico II Humbucker Left / Right Handed Right Handed Neck Material Mahogany Neck Pickup Custom Greeny Alnico II Humbucker Top Material 2-Piece Figured Maple Body Shape Les Paul Number of Strings 6 String Type Steel Strings .010 - .046 Cases / Gig bag Gibson Hardshell Case Color Color Greeny Burst