Metallica’s Kirk Hammett is bringing his beloved “Greeny” guitar to the masses. The metal legend has unveiled the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard.
Unlike the limited-edition Gibson Custom Shop version of the “Greeny” that Hammett introduced earlier this year at the steep cost of $19,999, the Epiphone edition is more reasonably priced at $1,499.
“I think Greeny is a guitar of the people and this is an amazing opportunity for more players to experience the spirit of Greeny,” said Hammett of the Epiphone edition’s lower price tag.
The guitar is based on Hammett’s own prized 1959 “Greeny,” which was previously owned by original Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green, and later by Thin Lizzy axeman Gary Moore.
According to a press release, “The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Kirk Hammett ‘Greeny’ 1959 Les Paul Standard represents a new era of premium features for Epiphone, from being the first production Epiphones since the ‘80s to feature the world-renowned Gibson open-book headstock, down to the inclusion of Gibson pickups and electronics, single piece necks, and mother of pearl inlays.”
The guitar can be purchased directly from the Epiphone website, where more information on the instrument can be found.
Hammett has been testing out the new Epiphone “Greeny” on Metallica’s “M72 World Tour.” Hopefully, he’ll hold onto it, and not angrily toss it across the stage like he did with his purple ESP last week when he took a nasty fall onstage during Metallica’s show in Detroit.
That Detroit show wrapped up Metallica’s 2023 dates, but the legendary metal band will be back on the road in 2024 with new US and European legs of the “M72 World Tour.” Pick up tickets to their upcoming shows available here.
The “Greeny” follows last month’s unveil of Hammett and Epiphone’s 1979 Flying V signature model guitar.
See images of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard in the gallery below.
Photo Gallery – Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard (click to expand and scroll through):