Gibson Custom Shop Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard Murphy Lab Aged – Greeny Burst
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.
TECH SPECS
GENERAL
Number of Strings | 6 |
Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
Weight | 3.760 Kilograms / 8,289 |
BODY
Body Shape | Les Paul |
Top Material | Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit |
Body Material | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany |
Body Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Murphy Lab Ultra Aged |
Color | Greeny Burst |
NECK
Neck Material | Solid Mahogany |
Neck Shape | Custom Greeny Profile |
Neck Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fitt |
Fingerboard Radius | 304.8 mm / 12″ |
Fingerboard Material | 1-piece Indian Rosewood |
Fingerboard Inlay | Reissue Trapezoid |
Fret Wire | Medium-Jumbo |
Number of Frets | 22 |
Scale Length | 24.75″ |
Nut Width | 42.85 mm / 1.687″ |
Nut Material | Nylon |
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HARDWARE
Bridge | ABR-1 |
Tailpiece | Lightweight Nickel Stop Bar |
Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
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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 |
Output Jack | 1/4″ Switchcraft |
ELECTRONICS
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 |
MISCELLANEOUS
Model | 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged – Lemon Burst |
Collection | Murphy Lab |
Weight Relief | None |
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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 |
Serial Number | 942192 |