Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Greeny Burst

Few instruments carry a lineage as heavy as "Greeny." This isn't just a guitar; it’s a piece of rock history that has voiced the bluesy wails of Peter Green in Fleetwood Mac, the searing leads of Gary Moore in Thin Lizzy, and now the thrash-metal precision of Metallica’s Kirk Hammett. This Epiphone recreation, born from a collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop, captures that lightning in a bottle. Built with a solid mahogany body and a stunning AAA flame maple veneer, it delivers that classic sustain and resonance that defined the golden era of the 1959 Les Paul.

The heart of the "Greeny" magic lies in its "out-of-phase" middle position. Thanks to the Gibson USA Greenybucker in the neck being reverse-mounted with flipped magnetic polarity, you get that hollow, nasal, and hauntingly beautiful tone that has kept guitar nerds talking for decades. Combined with premium internal components like CTS pots and Mallory capacitors, this guitar doesn't just look the part—it sings with the soul of a vintage legend. Whether you're chasing "The Stumble" or "Enter Sandman," this guitar has the pedigree to get you there.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Condition: Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

This item includes everything pictured.

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The Holy Grail Tone: Features Gibson USA Greenybucker pickups with a reverse-polarity neck humbucker to recreate the iconic "out-of-phase" sound.

Triple-Threat Legacy: Channel the spirits of Peter Green, Gary Moore, and Kirk Hammett with a single, versatile instrument.

Custom Shop Collaboration: Designed alongside the Gibson Custom Shop to ensure the "Open Book" headstock and vintage specs are period-correct.

Premium Electronics: Equipped with Switchcraft hardware, CTS potentiometers, and Mallory capacitors for pro-level reliability and tone.

Vintage Aesthetics: A stunning AAA Flame Maple veneer finished in Greeny Burst, paired with a classic brown and pink hardshell case.

Body Wood: Mahogany

Top Wood: Maple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer

Neck Wood: 1-piece Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

Fretboard Wood: Indian Laurel

Scale Length: 24.75"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid

Neck Profile: Custom Greeny Profile

Finish: Polyurethane VOS

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Spade Buttons

Neck Pickup: Gibson USA Greenybucker (Reverse Polarity, Reverse Mounted)

Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA Greenybucker

Electronics: CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors, Switchcraft 3-way Toggle and Jack

Bridge: Epiphone ABR & LockTone Stop Bar