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Three Legendary Guitarists, One Legendary Guitar
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
The story of “Greeny” 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 pickup’s reversed magnetic polarity. The Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard from the Gibson Custom Shop is artfully aged to match the original by the Murphy Lab and was inspired by this legendary guitar. With its Indian rosewood fretboard, it gives players around the world the opportunity to experience some of the magic of "Greeny" for themselves. A brown/pink Lifton™ reissue 5-latch case is also included.
Profile
Custom Greeny Profile
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
1 Piece Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fret Count
22
Frets
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Nylon
Nut Width
42.86 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays
Reissue Trapezoid
Joint
Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit
Body Style
Les Paul
Body Shape
Les Paul
Body Material
Lightweight Mahogany
Top
Figured Maple
Body Finish
Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Bridge
ABR-1
Tailpiece
Lightweight Nickel Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Sperzel
Pickguard
None - Mounting Holes Drilled
Truss Rod
Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover
True Historic
Control Knobs
2 True Historic Gold, 2 True Historic Gold with Silver Inserts
Switch Tip
White
Switch washer
True Historic Cream; Aged Silkscreen
Jack Plate Cover
Black, Rounded Corner
Control Covers
Black Reissue
Strap Buttons
2 - Strap Locks (Aged)
Mounting Rings
True Historic Cream (Aged)
Pickup Covers
Aged Nickel
Neck Pickup
Custom Greeny Bucker with Flipped Alnico 2 Magnet; Reverse Mounted
Bridge Pickup
Custom Greeny Bucker Alnico 2 Magnet
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone; Vintage Audio Taper Potentiometers, Hand-wired with Bumblebee Capacitors
Pickup Selector
3-way Switchcraft
Output Jack
1/4" Switchcraft
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity, Gibson Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion