The Epiphone Kirk Hammett ñGreenyî 1959 Les Paul Standard in Greeny Burst is a hauntingly beautiful tribute from Epiphone to one of rockÍs most storied instruments, guided by the hands and ears of Kirk Hammett himself.

Product Description

The story of ÒGreenyÓ 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 pickupÕs 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 Òopen bookÓ headstock. A vintage-style brown and pink hardshell case is also included.

Specifications

Body

• Body Style: Les Paul
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top: Maple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
• Binding: Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
• Body Finish: Aged Gloss

Neck

• Profile: Custom Greeny Profile
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
• Joint: Glued In, Set Neck, Long Tenon

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: Epiphone Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Spade Button
• Pickguard: None
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply, Black
• Switch Tip: Ivory
• Switch Washer: Cream
• Jack Plate Cover: Cream
• Control Covers: Black
• Strap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Shoulder
• Mounting Rings: Cream

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Gibson USA Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity; Reverse Mounted
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA Greenybucker
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: Switchcraft 3-way Toggle
• Output Jack: Switchcraft 1/4"

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Vintage-style Hardshell with Tan Exterior, Pink Interior, and Custom Artwork