Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny Review & Discussion 

Ahh it's back!! Thanks for this amazing video!!

Kirk uses his Epiphones on stage which is cool as fuck

Oh wow! Can't wait to watch this. Digging in

I've had my Epiphone "Greeny" Les Paul now for 2 weeks and I flat out love it. The fit and finish, playability, feel and tone are fabulous. Also the flame maple veneer is stunningly beautiful. The $1499 price tag is in par with the quality of this guitar. It's a keeper for sure.

The gibson greeny pickup is just a burstbucker with the magnet flipped i did that with my dimarzio 36th neck pup after doing some mods to both pups.. the actually greeny sound is much thicker than flipping the mag... i am getting a set of hanmade pickups that will have the neck pickup reversed wound rather than the mag... the wiring being reversed will give it more of that honk more than a thin sound

thanks for the review i got a Lazarus with a killer top and a 2011 bonomassa goltop (grovers and mismatched nobs) and might just get some greenybuckers and switch out the BB's 1500 for the mother of pearl and gibson open book ? i like the kalamazoo Lazarus headstock hmmm choices &options

Holy cow. They brought back the open book head stock like they used for the MIJs back in the day. Gibson style bridge is dope, just needs the 2 screw truss rod cover. Indian laurel and a veneer is kinda silly for a $1500 guitar though imo. Heck, my Les Paul Classic was $1650 out the door when I got it years ago. That being said, I'm very curious to see what they do with other guitars like this going forward.

It probably doesn't have Kirk's name on it because it's appealing to multiple fans. Peter's fans don't care about Kirk , Kirk's fans don't care about Peter etc . That does look like real MOP . And I think people don't realize the wholesale / Retail pricing . No guitar store is going to pay $1000 for it and then only make $50 on it .

I bought an Epiphone 56 Gold Top Les Paul when they sold new around 500.00 with Epiphone P90's no regrets. I bought an Epiphone IGC Les Paul 61 SG with Gibson pickups with the pink case fur too, around 900.00 no regrets. Peter Green was one of my favorites. Add in Moore and how am I "not" going to buy a Greeny?, other than the price. The headstock is nice. Would be a nice wall collection of Epiphone as Gibson for me though.

I've never had the compulsion to buy a Artist-branded guitar. I did once own a Flying V (for a Michael Schenker kick I had back in the early 80's, but after that I was looking for my own sound). I usually buy oddball guitars... I have a cool LP Faded Teaburst Gibson limited run made for Long & McQuade (which I'm selling... I have a 9 guitar limit I keep to) Yeah, thats one thing about Trogly is he never plays around with the knobs much. Back in the mid-90's I saw a video of John Sykes playing and realized how much knob twisting some players do while playing and I started realizing there was so much more to getting the sounds dialed in. I did have a Guitar/Music Channel but covers always got me in trouble with YT. I think I had more fulfilling success with my (this) hobby channel and other YTubers enquire of my music skills to make jingles for them.

So I’m intrigued by this in spite of the price. The Gibson headstock, the fact that it seems to have real mother of pearl inlays and the different neck profile all make this structurally different from the Bonamassa Lazarus (as opposed to replaceable features like the pickups and knobs). I’m still not sure if it’s worth the premiums but it makes more sense knowing that it uses real mother of pearl seemingly. However, it may still be a better bang for your buck to modify a Lazarus, a 59 in lemon burst or even a Standard 50s in the similar honey burst (especially the latter if you don’t care about specs like a one piece neck and a long neck tenon). Greenybuckers are out of stock but you can always get the Seymour Duncan Green Magic set. I still feel like I’d get an Epi Greeny if I had the money though.

I read somewhere that the Greenybucker pickups in the guitar is different from the ones you can buy from the Gibson shop. Do you know if the ones in your Epiphone are wax potted. I saw that the ones sold separately from the Custom Shop are unpotted (microphonic)

Kirk Hammett has been seen playing the Epiphone Greeny at recent Metallica shows!: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_eV3G3KaSiY.htmlsi=BbTFoDMR2AQootSO&t=338

I have two epiphones inspired by gibson series the 50s lespaul and es 335 they are very good sounding guitars and looks good too. I might buy epiphone greeny too ill try it out first

I am a sucker for Peter Green, so I’m definitely interested. I have the Vintage and the $3200 Gibson version. The Vintage is the only one that actually looks like the original. To me, that makes me cherish it more than the others. I also have an Epiphone 50’s model that looks almost exactly like the guitar that Peter had- before Gary added all of the wear and tear. I’m tempted to put the Greenybucker set in it, and let everyone else overpay for this Epiphone

It's a very nice guitar but for $1500 you would think they would at least give us an actual flamed maple top and not a veneer maple is not that expensive contrary to what some may think. I also think that for that price you should get some extras like a COA, a custom strap and maybe a faux signed Kirk Hammett holding the guitar print. Not a huge deal and I do realize guitar prices are at a premium currently. All that being said it's a really nice looking guitar and looks to be built really well, (probably better QC than Gibson) since Epiphones are built over seas!

Hello there! I bought mine for 925 USD straight from a warehouse that had 3 Greenies left. I pulled the trigger on it 'cause for the price it was a good deal. Now, there's something I don't quite get about the knobs when I'm playing in the middle position... Not sure if anyone will respond to this message, but I'd love to ask you a few questions about the knobs.

Yes it's been a while......time to come back!

How you compare with another les paul replica such as Tokai, Edwards etc. BTW what a great video！thanks for your sharing~

I think I might have flipped the neck magnet in the (on sale) GC/MF lemon burst 1959

Well . . . it does what it says on the can, thanks for the simple clear Middle position demo. From what I've read this one has a few features that actually outpace the Gibson 3K version.

Damn it, I've been eyeing the srv strat... Decisions!

The price vs. everything else is why they did the Headstock in my opinion but is the headstock worth 700 bucks to you. You can get the Lemon 1959 for 750 bucks

I once played bass with Peter Green(long story)when he was playing the guitar on which this is based, although at the time of course nobody knew the icon either he--or the guitar-- would become. I really really like this Epi and those out of phase sounds are magical---makes you wonder why other Epiphones with an out of phase option are so weak. I know they use different pickups but the sound difference shouldn't be so great. The only thing which is making me hesitate is that price. If I could get one below £1K I would be in like a shot.

I can’t get over that top it’s unbelievable there comfortable shipping it out at $1500 honestly I wouldent be surprised if it got a revision or price drop down the line.

Nice axe. The open book seals the deal.

I got a Greeny last week, I love it so much I bought another one, it'll be here Mon., I also have 3 Epi '59's and I had a Lazarus, I sold it, I'm not a fan of the Gibby 'Burst Buckers, I hotrodded my '59's with Dimarzios and Duncans

I wish Epiphone would include a photo before their guitars leave the factory during final inspection it must cost next to nothing and is such a nice touch. I also did read somewhere they didnt want to go too heavy on Kirk Hammett because they want the guitar to stand on its own etc

So how did you come by this guitar already? The official release date, which hasn’t even been officially released is 11/21/23. Are you the dude who had one sold to him “by accident” at a Guitar Center? I called my guy at Sweetwater & he gave me the info on it, & I reserved one. Good video bro!

Guitar is literally an Epiphone 50’s tribute Les Paul with a different headstock,”Greenybuckers” and a case. $1299 would had been the sweet spot. I’ll wait until someone has buyer’s remorse and returns one to Guitar Center

I saw the lemon burst for $750 the other day. I thought that if it was a limited edition, the prices would increase. Limited edition my a$$!

I must admit, even with that pricing this guitar is probably gonna fly off the shelves. The fact having a non-JP epiphone with a proper open book head stock alone is huge, and then including the fact it's a Greeny replica WITH the gibson and not epiphone's version. For people who've not been able to afford any of the gibson offerings due to pricing this might be a little more achieveable to purchase and that's kinda big. I'm still waiting on the DG-335 Epiphone version (which I'm guessing it'll be similarly priced), so that's the only reason I wouldn't buy this, but if it weren't for that I'd also be someone asking my local guitar store asking for this.

13:14 I think the calculation should be on the amount of money over a standard ('59) Epi LP (699-999).

Where is it made in?

2018 and newer vintage v100 have one piece neck and body and full maple top for 500 700

Official Specs for the Epiphone Greeny can be viewed here: www.musicbliss.com.my/products/epiphone-kirk-hammett-greeny-1959-les-paul-standard-electric-guitar-case-included-malaysia-greeny-burst

No cavity shielding paint? Sad :((((

Saw joe bonamassa live recently in Oklahoma..he played his Epiphones..

Dude I'm gonna say that I am buying one of these for sure! I mean, there's reasons why it comes at a premium price. The inlays are *real* mother of toilet seat (Dan Erlewine quote lol), and of course the open book headstock (wait for the nay-sayers to chime in about that), and the Gibson Custom Shop collaboration to just name a few! I love Kirk and have 2 other signature geets of his and this is really right up my ally so don't let these people make you think that 1500 for an Epi is insane because I'm pulling the trigger myself! Peace Brother!!

First, thanks for the video review. Personally, the sound of this guitar is ok for me. But so disappointing about the top wood(looking like my 250$ guitar). If I buy this guitar I would probably have to pay more for coloring and relic. 😅

I love the Trogly name drop and the "people seem to be into this kind of stuff" comment 😀

I'm just trying to get over it actually having a Gibson headstock & a one piece neck!

So you can get an eastman sb59 antique varnished for the same price? No brainer

Wait, Holy shit!! Finally, an Epiphone Les Paul with a one piece neck?! Wow! With that headstock, what this actually looks like is an Epiphone Japan Les Paul. Well, with the exception of, no rosewood fretboard. It's made in China? You know what that means? Particularly with that headstock? Oh no! Not the dreaded, Chibson!! 😮

I believe that Joe Bonamassa guitar is a three piece neck. As far as recent Epiphones go, it doesn't look too bad! But for that much money? One sure could find a used Gibson! I mean, how many variations of this "Greeny" guitar do we need? It wasn't this way until Kirk Hammett got his hands on it & actually carved his initials in the back! Yikes!

Great video! 👍 The trapezoid inlays are probably perloid, imho - if they were mother of pearl, I think that would be specified 🤔

The Epiphone Les Paul standard 50s is $649. It's not hard to wire a guitar like Greeny, but I suppose that's not the point? Not even real rosewood on the fretboard?? You can get a guitar made in Kalamazoo for less. Harmony guitars are made there. Also, $2600 for a Heritage standard that's a much better value

I'm cool with my ASFB '59 for $799, with a top that puts these yellow ones to shame. Shit, for $1299 the Adam Jones sig. comes with a chainsaw case and more custom specs than any other Epiphone LP I know of? I ordered a Frank Frazetta "The Berserker" custom art version around this time last year. It's been modified with Gotoh tuners, a Tusq XL nut, and EMG 81/85 pickups since then. They're both excellent guitars for the price, and literally irreplaceable, as neither can be purchased new anymore. Seems the '59 is being rebadged to become whatever the flavor of the year is, while the price has nearly doubled! Ouch!

Twice as much as my '59 because it says "greeny". Not a chance.

They should do all Epiphone inpired by with that headstock. It will still say Epiphone. Lol

Has anyone else noticed that the "Inspired by Gibson" headstock from 2020-now is a Gibson headstock flipped upside down? 🤔😆

If Epiphone put out guitars made in USA this would be valued . Point is $1500+ for made in china guitar… ?? Kirk Hammett Vs have had a lot of documented quality control issues… just doesn’t make sense for MIC guitar to be this much… Chibsons come from where right? MIA Gibsons for 1000$ to this…, cool guitar highly over priced . Appreciate the vid . 🤘🏼

Is the top a maple cap or veneer? Thanks

No Les Paul and Epiphone the Gibson Les Paul wouldn't even exist today period...Les Paul began construction on what would become the Log in 1939 after befriending Epiphone owner Epi Stathopoulo. Epi gave Les the keys to the company’s New York factory, where Les worked on the design after hours. His somewhat crude invention consisted of a four-inch by four-inch block of pine, on which he attached a neck, bridge and pickups. He played the instrument live but people were initially bewildered by its unorthodox appearance. No matter. Les Paul had a clever response. The luthier cut an Epiphone hollowbody in two and attached the two halves to either side of his four-by-four-inch slab. It was now essentially a through-neck construction, only with a separate neck piece. But, crucially, it looked not unlike a regular guitar. Its central pine slab also reduced feedback issues and increased sustain, while the guitar also featured a vibrato bridge patented by Doc Kauffman, the Vibrola. This is the Log as we know it.

For that cash you could've bought a high end, greco, burny or tokai.

$1499 for a veneer top, Indian Laurel fretboard and a dull poly finish? Nope....

Mmh are they definitely gibson greeny pick ups because they aren't single cor braded wiring 🤔

Laurel fretboard 😢😭

metal guitar player comments: This guitar is a good and relatively lowprice copy of a very expensive and collectible guitar. But as a guitarist I wonder why the pro guitar player a copy is named after will never play one.

Mann .... For the price its not worth it ... *I coudlve just gone and got the Headstock shaped like the Open Book Headstock*

Buy the Vintage v100 Lemon Drop and spend the rest of the money in something else

If that's the case they come in...they should have used cases from guitarfetish, cause that's a sloppy fit.

Anything but Aerosmith!!! 😃

Seriously? A lemon 59 outfit with different knobs and pickups? What a ripoff

Vintage pro shop

OMG the price 😨. No Worries 🙂 Listen, if you're focus enough in being a good musician, then the guitar doesn't matter ! In the early 80s, a military service kid casually went on stage at a rec center, and strapped on a rough looking strat through a Noisy Silver Face Twin. We were all stun in his soloing all over that worn out fret board ... Afterwards, he told us he's from a large musical family in Nashville.. I commented that I too play guitar in cover bands, etc. He smiled in replying " I know, you're not a very good player" !!! OMG 😳. Did we all laugh our asses off !!! I never forgot that kid 😊 12:08

It’s a fact that Kirk didn’t want his name attached to this guitar in the sense that he didn’t want his name embossed anywhere on this. I’m guessing that’s why there’s no COA. It is still considered an artist signature edition and will be a one and done model for Epiphone.

It's called an electric guitar Epiphone haters. When you get a set of USA made burst buckers CTS pots and switch craft parts you have a "Gibson" sounding guitar. My 490s sound better than my pro buckers and my 59 burst buckers sound way better than the 490s. I have 5 guitars 2 Gibson and 3 Epiphone if I had to keep only one I would put all the 59 electronics in my 2020 Epiphone Les Paul custom And live happily ever after.

Absolute waste of money, these latest sig epiphones are getting silly, you can get a USA made gibson for same money

I got this on Alliexpress for $200 and it says Gibson...lmao

$1500 and you still only get a veneer instead of a solid top! Outrageous, would advise viewers to buy a new Japanese made Tokai LP if you are intending to spend that much money,. In fact you could buy a 2nd hand Gibson LP standard for that sort of money!

Nice, but not worth the asking price.

If you think MOP is $50, you’re dreaming

Paper thin veneer.

very overpriced this is good at about 500 bucks tops

The Epiphone Greeny top is awful… looks like made of plastic! The Bonamassa looks way better!! How did you get it before it was even presented??

$1500 for an ugly, and I mean UGLY veneer top and a dry-as-a-bone, crappy laurel fingerboard. A joke. Guitar center is selling a brand new ‘59 Lemonburst for $759 in Florida right now and a ‘59 Tobacco Burst for $599.

Sorry, but no way with this model. $1500 for a veneer Les Paul?. For 800-900 you could get the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard, with Gibson pick ups, hard case, etc.

Yeeeeaahhh super huge joke of a release.

Epiphone guitars are for kids.... Period. Buy a Eastman. You will have the Eastman for life.

Epiphone Greedy more like. You silly silly man 🤦‍♂️

That was dumb to pay 1500 for a epi!!! You could have gotten a custom built greeny from Cathy guitars for 5 or $600...and much better quality!! Look up Fulton street beats, he has one and did a video on it.