A 1959 Les Paul Standard is one of the most coveted and valuable guitars ever, but one particular example, “Greeny,” is famous for both its incredible story and its iconic sound. Originally owned by Peter Green, Greeny was used throughout his time with Fleetwood Mac and started as a bright cherry red sunburst, but after countless shows, it faded to a pale yellow color. Legend has it that Peter modified the neck pickup early on, prompting its distinctive, quacking, out-of-phase tone. In the 1970s, Peter sold Greeny to Gary Moore, who used it for three decades with Thin Lizzy and as a solo artist, even recording an album titled “Blues for Greeny.” After years together, Greeny was sold and temporarily retired, left waiting for a chance to return to the stage. Enter Kirk Hammett. @kirkhammett is no stranger to the pursuit of the perfect guitar, but in the case of Greeny, it was as if this guitar was destined for him. It took all of 30 seconds of playing for Kirk to understand the magic. Now owned by Kirk Hammett, Greeny has officially passed through the hands of three legendary guitarists. Meet The Collector’s Edition Kirk Hammett Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard. #gibsoncustom #gibson #kirkhammett #lespaul #greeny #murphylab