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Key Features
- Experience the feel and sound of the most famous Les Paul guitar ever made
- Reverse magnetic polarity and reverse mounted USA-made Greenybucker pickups
- Cut through any mix with the signature out-of-phase middle pickup switch position
- Gibson-style "open book" headstock design completes the authentic aesthetic
- Includes Epiphone hardcase to protect your guitar on the move
Epiphone Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst Overview
The Epiphone Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst is a replica guitar that pays homage to one of the most famous guitars in history and the legacy of three legendary guitarists. With its origins in the hands of Peter Green, this guitar was played by him during his time with Fleetwood Mac. It was later acquired by Gary Moore, who used it for decades as a member of Thin Lizzy and in his solo career. Now owned by Kirk Hammett and built into a stunning replica, you can experience what makes this guitar so unique.
Crafted as a faithful replica of the iconic 1959 “Burst” Les Paul, this guitar features a mahogany body with a maple top and AAA flame maple veneer. The neck is made from a solid piece of mahogany, shaped into the Custom Greeny profile. The guitar is equipped with Gibson USA Greenybucker pickups, featuring the unique out-of-phase middle position found on the original “Greeny", delivering the distinctive sound via the neck pickup's reversed magnetic polarity.
Along with premium components such as Switchcraft pickup selector and output jack, CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors, and Grover Rotomatic tuners with spade-style buttons, this guitar also comes with a vintage-style brown and pink hardshell case and perhaps most notable, an authentic Gibson "open book" headstock to complete the authentic look. A true collaboration between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop, the Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" Les Paul Standard puts everything from the smallest aesthetic details to the feel of the original in your hands.
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View Full DescriptionPremium quality design
The Epiphone Kirk Hammett signature Greeny Les Paul boasts a design that exudes quality and craftsmanship. Built with a mahogany body, this guitar offers a resonant and rich tone that is enhanced by the AAA-grade flame maple veneer on the solid maple top. The custom Greeny Burst finish not only looks stunning but also allows the natural tone of the wood to shine through. With its timeless aesthetics and premium tonewoods, this guitar is a true beauty.
The mahogany neck of the Greeny Les Paul is topped with an Indian Laurel fingerboard, adorned with classic Gibson Mother of Pearl Trapezoid inlays. The 24.75" scale length and custom Greeny profile of the neck provide that familiar and comfortable Les Paul feel. Adding to the vintage vibe, this guitar features an Epiphone ABR bridge and a Stop Bar tailpiece. The Grover Rotomatic tuners with kidney buttons ensure stable and precise tuning. Notably, this Epiphone Greeny Les Paul includes a genuine Gibson-style headstock, adding a touch of authenticity to the instrument's overall look.
Gibson USA Greenybucker pickups for "magic" out-of-phase tones
The legendary "magic" tone of Greeny, made famous by Peter Green, Gary Moore, and now Kirk Hammett, can now be yours. The guitar is equipped with Gibson USA Greenybucker humbuckers that accurately capture that signature sound. When Peter Green first acquired his '59 Les Paul, he unknowingly flipped the magnet in the neck pickup, creating a distinct nasal and cutting tone in the middle position. This out-of-phase tone became his trademark sound, and it is faithfully reproduced by the flipped bar magnet on the neck pickup of the Greeny Les Paul.
By simply flipping to the middle position, you can instantly replicate the "magic" tones of Peter Green, Gary Moore, and Kirk Hammett. These USA-made pickups are the same models found on Gibson's high-end "Greeny" re-creations, ensuring that even the standard neck/bridge tones deliver the clarity, depth, and bite of a genuine 1950s-era PAF humbucker. The Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny 1959 Les Paul Standard also features high-quality components such as CTS potentiometers and Mallory capacitors in its wiring, ensuring excellent signal integrity and tone precision.
Authentic sound and aesthetics
The Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny Les Paul brings the magic and allure of the iconic Greeny guitar to all musicians. With its premium quality design, including a mahogany body with a flame maple veneer top and a stunning Greeny Burst finish, this guitar is sure to turn heads. The inclusion of a genuine Gibson-style headstock adds an extra touch of class to its appearance.
Features
- Experience the unique sound and illustrious feel of one of the most famous guitars in the world
- Out-of-phase middle pickup switch position delivers the distinctive flavour heard on no other instrument
- Gibson USA Greenybucker with authentic reversed magnetic polarity and reverse mounted neck pickup
- Crafted in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop and Kirk Hammett to deliver a premium instrument without the price tag
- High-quality parts throughout including Switchcraft pickup selector and 1/4" output jack
- Pickguard-free maple top with a AAA maple veneer to match the original Greeny’s strikingly figured top
- CTS pots with Mallory capacitors provide immaculate signal integrity with no loss of signal
- Stay in tune with Grover Rotomatic tuners with classic Gibson spade-style pegs
- Authentic look from head to tail with Gibson "open-book" headstock design
- Protect your guitar on the move with the included custom design hard case
Specifications
Body
- Style: Les Paul
- Shape: Les Paul
- Material: Mahogany
- Top: Maple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
- Binding: Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
- 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
- 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 Potentiomenters, 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
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