Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" LP Std.
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Epiphone
Kirk Hammett "Greeny" LP Std.
Product Info
Article Number:
569561
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Kirk Hammett "Greeny" LP Std.
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,417.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone Kirk Hammett 'Greeny' is a seriously cool instrument for players chasing that Metallica vibe. The Greenybucker pickups nail Kirk's aggressive, yet articulate lead tones, and the vintage neck profile makes it a joy to play. It's a great way to get a legendary sound and look without needing to spend a fortune.
Product Description
- Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" LP Std.
- Electric Guitar
- Kirk Hammett (Metallica) "Greeny" Signature Model
- Body: Mahogany
- Maple top with AAA flamed maple veneer
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Trapeze fingerboard inlays
- Gibson-Style "open book" headstock
- Cream coloured body binding
- Cream coloured fingerboard binding
- Neck profile: Vintage '50s
- Graph Tech nut
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Frets with cryogenic fret treatment
- Pickups: Gibson USA Greenybucker (bridge) and inverted Gibson USA Greenybucker with reversed magnetic polarity (neck) humbucker
- 2 x Volume and 2 x tone control
- 50s Wiring with Mallory capacitors
- CTS Pots
- Epiphone ABR bridge with aluminium stop bar
- Grover machine heads
- Colour: Greeney Burst
- Incl. case
PROS
- • Greenybucker pickups deliver Kirk's signature searing, articulate tone.
- • AAA flamed maple top provides stunning aesthetics and resonance.
- • Vintage '50s neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Cryogenically treated frets enhance sustain and intonation stability.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it a bit heavy for some players.
- • Limited tonal versatility outside of hard rock and metal genres.
- • Binding, while attractive, might feel slightly less refined than higher-end models.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with AAA flamed maple veneer
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
Gibson USA Greenybucker (bridge) & inverted Greenybucker (neck)
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22, Cryogenically Treated
Bridge
Epiphone ABR with aluminium stop bar
Weight
4.2 kg (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's remarkably close; Gibson put a lot of effort into recreating that specific vintage Les Paul tone, though it will have a slightly more modern edge.
The '50s profile is generally comfortable, but those with very large hands might find it a touch narrower than ideal – best to try it if possible.
Grover is a solid choice, offering reliable tuning stability, but it's not quite the premium level of some higher-end hardware, though it's a significant step up from basic Epiphone tuners.
