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

There are famous guitars, and then there is "Greeny." This legendary 1959 Les Paul Standard has lived several lifetimes, serving as the tonal backbone for Peter Green in the early days of Fleetwood Mac before being passed to Thin Lizzy’s Gary Moore. Now in the hands of Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, this guitar’s soul is defined by its mahogany body and AAA flame maple veneer—but its real magic lies in its "happy accident" out-of-phase middle position.

Crafted in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop, this Epiphone version captures that haunting, nasal honk that made the original world-famous. Armed with genuine Gibson USA Greenybucker pickups (including the signature reverse-mounted neck pickup), this guitar delivers a vintage punch that is both raw and refined. It’s a piece of rock history that feels right at home in your hands, whether you're playing blues-rock or heavy metal.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Condition: Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

This item includes everything pictured.

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The Legend Reborn: Own a meticulously crafted tribute to the most famous 1959 Les Paul in rock history.

The "Greeny" Honk: Experience the iconic out-of-phase middle tone thanks to the reverse-polarity Gibson USA neck pickup.

Premium American Electronics: Loaded with authentic Gibson USA Greenybuckers, CTS pots, and Mallory capacitors for top-tier signal clarity.

Vintage Aesthetics: Features the classic Gibson-style "open book" headstock and a stunning Greeny Burst VOS finish.

Ready for the Road: Keep your treasure safe in the included vintage-style brown and pink hardshell case.

Body Wood: Mahogany

Top Wood: Maple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer

Neck Wood: 1-piece Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

Fretboard Wood: Indian Laurel

Scale Length: 24.75"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid

Neck Profile: Custom Greeny Profile

Finish: Polyurethane VOS

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Spade Buttons

Neck Pickup: Gibson USA Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity; Reverse Mounted

Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA Greenybucker

Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors

Bridge: Epiphone ABR & LockTone Stop Bar

Manufacturer Part Number: EIGCKH59LPSGNYNH1

Depth at 1st Fret: .889"

Depth at 12th Fret: 1.018"