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Epiphone Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard
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About Kirk Hammett
Even as a child and teenager, the young Kirk Hammett showed great interest in his older brother's extensive record collection, which included albums by Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath , the Rolling Stones and UFO , among others. However, his biggest influence was Jimi Hendrix . After Kirk learned to play on a department store guitar at the age of 15, he switched first to the Fender Stratocaster and then to the Gibson Flying V and Les Paul . Kirk joined Metallica in 1983 , after his predecessor Dave Mustaine was fired from the group due to drug and alcohol problems. Shortly afterwards, Kirk recorded their first album Kill 'Em All with Metallica . To further improve his guitar playing, he took lessons from Joe Satriani himself. Although Kirk is primarily a solo guitarist , he has also been involved in songwriting since the '80s. One of his most famous riffs is of course the intro to Enter Sandman .
Often copied, never reached
Kirk has now amassed a considerable collection of guitars , including some real rarities. Among them is one of his most famous instruments, the Gibson Les Paul from 1959, called "Greeny", which has some exciting details that distinguish it from an ordinary Les Paul Standard. 1959 Les Pauls are extremely rare and therefore trade at astronomical prices . The numerous copies from Gibson are also significantly more expensive than average Les Paul standard models. In order to give price-conscious guitarists the opportunity to play a real Les Paul 1959 in the style of Kirk's "Greeny", Epiphone is now bringing a new signature model of the Metallica guitarist onto the market: the Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Default .
A guitar with an illustrious past
The Greeny is one of the most iconic original Les Paul standards ever made , with a unique sound as distinctive as the guitar itself. It was formerly owned by Peter Green , who played it during his time with Fleetwood Mac , and later by Gary Moore who used her for three decades with Thin Lizzy and as a solo artist. Today owned by Kirk Hammett , the Greeny has passed through the hands of three legendary guitarists . Their distinctive sound is due in part to the out-of-phase center switch position created by the neck pickup's reversed magnetic polarity . Inspired by Kirk's legendary original, this exceptional guitar gives players around the world the opportunity to experience some of the magic of "Greeny" for themselves. It is equipped with premium components including Gibson Greenybucker pickup, a Switchcraft pickup switch, CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors and Grover Rotomatic tuning machines with Spade knobs on an Openbook headstock. The instrument was developed in collaboration with the Gibson custom shop . A brown hardshell case with a Vintage -style pink lining is including .
Features
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Scale: 24" (610 - 634 mm)
Shorter scale length for easier bends. -
Fretboard: Indian Laurel
Soft, warm sound with clear articulation. -
Technology: Solid Body
Clear, focused, powerful sound with higher sustain -
Body Material: Mahogany
Dark, warm sound with strong mids. -
Neck construction: Set in neck
Significantly longer sustain than screw-on necks -
Pickup Configuration: H-H (2x Humbucker)
Full, warm sound with strong mids and highs and pronounced sustain. -
Fretboard radius: 12"
Better playability, especially when bending.
- Strings: 6 string
- Country of origin: China
- Strings thickness ex factory: .010 - .046
- Special Features: 50s wiring, CTS pots, Mallory capacitors
- Technology: Solid Body
- Body shape: Single Cut
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: AAA flame maple veneers
- Neck: 1 pc. Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Custom Greeny profile
- Fretboard: Indian Laurel
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Fretboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
- Frets: 22
- Neck construction: Set in neck
- Scale Length: 24,75" (629 mm)
- Pickup Configuration: H-H (2x Humbucker)
- Neck Pickup: Gibson Reverse Greenybucker
- Bridge Pickup: Gibson Greenybucker
- Pickup Selector Switch: 3 way toggle
- Pickup type: passive
- Controls: 2x volume, 2x tone
- Hardware: Nickel
- Bridge / Tremolo: Epiphone ABR bridge with LockTone Stop Bar
- Color/ Finish: Greeny Burst
- Includes: Hardcase
When you think of Epiphone , you immediately think of Gibson, as the manufacturer of guitars, basses, amplifiers and accessories has been part of the company since 1957. Epiphone mainly offers instruments from the low to mid-price segment. This means that beginners also have the opportunity to buy electric guitar and bass classics such as Les Paul, SG, Explorer, Firebird, ES-335 or Thunderbird for little money. There are also instruments from the old days of Epiphone, Casino, Wildkat, Riviera and Wilshire. Beginners should take a closer look at Epiphone 's entry-level sets in the areas of electric guitar, western guitar and electric bass.
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