How Kirk Hammett Bought the Legendary “Greeny” Guitar

Kirk talks about buying “Greeny” and how Lars and James passed up on the purchase.
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[@rocknrollxoxox]

Good God: Brilliant

[@frankkristof8859]

I love how passionate Kirk is when he talks about his guitars!

[@axeslinger44]

He’s a true enthusiast

[@frankkristof8859]

@@axeslinger44 absolutely

[@Fireglo]

"It's known for it's neck pickup... it's also known for it's middle postition pickup" 😂

[@andrehungaro]

also very anoying how James turn down just quickly

[@christopherdouglas512]

@@2000jago I completely disagree with you that “Kirk Hammett is one of the greatest guitar players” of “our time”

[@bobbybobo6499]

I’ve listened to Metallica for 35 years and this is the most I’ve heard him speak.

[@burnsZY85]

@Br So so you listened to them before they existed as a band 😆

[@Yeahthatshowifeel]

@Br So how can that be???🤨 you sure about that🧐🤥

[@KenanJHS]

@@burnsZY85🤣🤣🤣

[@Stevo-fm7zu]

I listened to Metallica first

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

he usually speaks with his whaa whaaa pedal

[@caseycbenn]

The fact that the guitar actually gets played and we were able to hear it... vs it just being behind glass somewhere in a museum with a little placard with info is already a massive level of justice. This also makes me realize we rarely hear from Kirk. He should speak up more often.

[@hesch-tag]

Agreed. Good thing Indiana Jones didn't find it first.

[@icankillbugs]

And Justice For Greenie

[@manager4409]

Wouldn't the wires on it to the humbuckers eventually need replaced and it would lose that sound?

[@icankillbugs]

@@manager4409 Wires are wires. They’re all made out of the same shit lol

[@toddtrulock6809]

@@hesch-tag or jim irsay.

[@davidharding200]

How’s Kirk to his roadie? “Can you bring Greeny to me please?” What a legend

[@turtleneckferret]

How else is he supposed to say it?

[@davidharding200]

@@turtleneckferret He said “please”. Most rockstars and celebrities wouldn’t bother.

[@SonnyGTA]

He probably helps him paint his nails.

[@SonnyGTA]

@@turtleneckferret for real!!!!!!

[@BoltRM]

​@@davidharding200 Being extra nice to whoever handles Greenie ;)

[@isaacbugalho]

It's a blessing that Greeny is in Kirk's hands and not in some collector's vault. Kirk's love for Greeny makes it the best owner possible, enjoy it, you deserve it!!!!

[@ButternoteBackingTracks]

Yes, great it's in the hands of a real player, but I would have preferred a blueser (just not Bonamassa - he owns too many vintage guitars as it is!) 😂

[@walterredaelli7507]

Honestly kudos to Hammet for such passion.. it's clear.

[@blastofo]

Greeny has already been used to make some of the best blues and blues rock ever. That's great its being used to play iconic Metallica songs. He uses it for a lot of clean tones too.

[@tdz69]

Gary Moore did that guitar justice.

[@Soulman786-]

I'll always think of Gary Moore when I see it

[@ethandoesmusic]

@@Soulman786- I personally think of Peter Green but that's purely because he's the original owner

[@richhorton8898]

Saw Gary Moore quite a few times 80s! Must have seen him use it though was more used him using the red Strat

[@rsterling6329]

JD Simo should get next.

[@USBlues]

@@rsterling6329 + 1

[@anthonye99]

how can you not love kirk

[@AsHollowAsIAloneNow]

For real

[@pierre-claudemeriot6562]

I really don't know 😊

[@TeleCaster66]

Easy

[@LOOSEbowelz]

easily

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

So many haters lol Vocal haters too Wonder what they’d do on this show with a guitar to play and a story to tell…

[@jd0879]

Love how animated Kirk was in this interview

[@tonygunk6795]

He was almost emotional, I love his passion

[@alannashaw]

He always is when they give him a chance to speak

[@gabeprice3333]

Opiate pills kicked in.

[@juanrezende4914]

@@alannashaw he always have this chance

[@TomTomTom87]

@@gabeprice3333 mean

[@blppt]

I love how James is always in a stance whether he's playing anything or not, lol.

[@metriffs]

Talking about guitars really livens up Kirk.

[@travisspaulding2222]

If you ever want a good conversation with Kirk, bring up Greeny, classic horror movies, or UFO.

[@brandall101]

It's *this* particular guitar though. It's the Stradivarius equivalent of an electric guitar.

[@sergeykwklsh1976]

it would be better if he learned to play, and not to speak

[@judaspriestchild]

@@sergeykwklsh1976 Learn to write chart topping songs and then you can speak.

[@Nate-fp2in]

The way James always rips on Lars is actually funny af but you know there’s love behind it

[@ReeceyBoy_4]

Absolutely

[@EBMAJ9]

Lars had to make it about him....what a jerk...

[@eileenfox3507]

So true!

[@KZ3fps]

​@@EBMAJ9 he was just making a joke...

[@extrememike]

Gotta love Metallica. This is why Robert’s quiet personality fits so well with this trio.

[@Paraclete333]

He wants to keep his job

[@jengable4888]

I think if Howard Stern interviewed him, he would definitely elaborate to answer his questions, and discuss his experiences.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

@@Paraclete333 That too but he just knows his place. Knowing when to not say anything at all is almost more important than saying the perfect thing!

[@pablosarti1216]

He has a minor participation in the band than Jason. James is a control freak, and Lars ultimately. That's why they kicked out Dave, too much personality and creativity.

[@espensund2878]

@Br So 😂

[@strangemachines_]

So basically Kirk Hammett owns one of the greatest guitars of all time.

[@baybae92]

I love that Kirk has that guitar, especially because people give him so much shit for his guitar playing.

[@Labyrinth1010]

Which is bizarre. He’s a solid player.

[@deadshot4245]

hes excellent guitarist and i would only place that guitar with him slash or joe bonamassa pretty much

[@cole3774]

@@Labyrinth1010 solid player is a bit of an understatement

[@Labyrinth1010]

@@cole3774 agreed! He’s awesome. Great teacher too. Back when I was learning, his articles/lessons in various guitar magazines were among the best.

[@rebelofbabylon3091]

I think it's pretty obvious the critics have no idea about Metallica at this point. They've been hearing this shit for 40 years, they still don't get it.

[@samclemmons5373]

I love 59’s and the mystique , but I also can’t help but think of Spinal Tap when he’s talking about the sustain, lol.

[@robtoc]

Ha! Same here...." You can go out for a bite and still hear that one."

[@daveg4236]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@mr.joshua6818]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh

[@stevennieto9898]

Don't even look at it.

[@fredfox3851]

Just imagine if he had plugged it in... : )

[@jengable4888]

It is nice to see how passionate Kirk is regarding his guitars ! He is a true musician, in every sense of the word. 👍

[@turtleneckferret]

​@Br So lol, I was going to say pretty much the same thing

[@GoldTop57]

Gotta respect the passion for your craft. That guitar is literal magic for him. It’s a beautiful thing.

[@CarimboHanky]

kirk is so passionate about greeny... its a beautiful guitar, i have seen it up close and its 🔥

[@ReeceyBoy_4]

Lucky youuu

[@jaewoungshim4967]

Gary Moore played Still Got The Blues on this guitar

[@leemeyer7629]

Undoubtedly the most legendary Les Paul in existence. RIP Peter Green, the real GOAT

[@psd9850]

Gary Moore did some decent things as well with that guitar. ❤

[@christineblack4654]

Rory Gallaguer! or SRV? the goat.

[@gradybrowning3976]

I love how Kirk Respects the guitars past players and connected with it!

[@blastofo]

Thin Lizzy is one of the most overlooked and underrated bands (at least in the US). They should have been as big as Van Halen here.

[@katekrylov]

It's really awesome how Kirk gets enthusiastic and talkative when asked about his favourite instrument. Greeny is special alright.

[@madman3826]

That gem of musical history is in good hands.

[@soulmage9]

The History of that Guitar is incredible 🎸

[@Oiak1086]

I didn't knew that it was played by all those guitar legends before, I know that they didn't owned it, but just to know that Beck, Hendrix or Harrison hold that thing and played it makes it a VERY unique instrument for itself

[@briansguitarstudio]

Gary Moore was the most expressive emotional guitarist ever and his guitar ends up in the hands of the complete opposite should be a criminal offence

[@ILoveTheAllCreator]

Baloney. Albert king, howling wolf, Hendrix, Carlos Santnaos, etc were express more

[@mr.joshua6818]

That sounded pretty F-ing sweet. The neck pickup is nice.

[@Lui_Guitar]

This is a neck reverse pick-up. This is why sound so great. I think that Gary Moore or Peter Green do that and stay.

[@billybob5337]

The guitar that recorded "Albatross", the most heavenly rock instrumental ever put to record.

[@bluedeskfan2754]

Believe that was recorded with a Strat in fact. But maybe he wrote it on that.

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

Cool to see the Stradivarius of guitars get some mainstream attention. Good on Stern for it.

[@Deetroiter]

Gary Moore is one of the all time legends. Needs more recognition. He’s your favorite guitarist’s favorite guitarist.

[@RobDoyle]

That Lizzy photo isn't Gary Moore or that guitar at all!

[@kev_vill]

I love how Kirk has a very animated childish personality

[@briankehew579]

Robert Trujillo has Jaco Pastorius' bass. That's probably even cooler!

[@Petequinn741]

Bravo it's being played!!..it's not meant to be a museum piece

[@roelheijmans]

This guitar is a legend on it's own, so cool to see it's still being played by another legendary guitar player

[@stevehanham9266]

Nothing against Kirk, but I wish the guitar had gone to Joe Bonamassa. Gary Moore was without question the greatest guitarist that ever walked this earth and Joe would be a very worthy owner. 😊😎🎸🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@javierjj338]

I totally agree with that...

[@David-tc6rg]

That guitar finds the most worthy player and rewards them with amazing music.

[@TateGg-ji5lf]

Lars still can’t take it when the others get attention. Haha.

[@soundbreak7]

Gary Moore , one of the all time greats

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

Heads above the rest tbh

[@markroberts3522]

Gary was in a league of his own IMHO. 💚

[@andrewbarrett2685]

Only Gary Moore can make that guitar sing .

[@mrblues1981]

agree , he was the last owner of that guitar and he sold it for financial problem and i belive in studio he played many his songs with it ,

[@jaewoungshim4967]

Agree...

[@FNMCaffeine]

Cool story. Shit... if Hendrix played air guitar on a broomstick I'd want it too!

[@bigmaxy07]

It's great Kirk plays it on stage. I mean it's been played Gary Moore for 30 years, among others. It's meant to be out there getting used.

[@bpschmidt4707]

What a great story.....and I love how James keeps ribbing Lars! 🤣

[@TheNothing6]

He still didn't say what he paid. But no doubt the price went up when Lars played it!

[@packohub1145]

It's 890,000 💵💰

[@burnsZY85]

I love that he mentioned Rory had played it.

[@corn9251]

A criminally underrated musician

[@breakingthelaw7974]

@@corn9251Yes indeed a unsung hero in the world of music, a true bluesman.

[@ned1621]

Gary Moore did legendary solos on that guitar RIP and his mate RIP Phil Lynott legend's. I think Parisienne Walkways by Gary with that big mad long sustained note was that guitar. I think Kirk paid a million for it.....

[@insidetheblackmusic]

So he only paid $1.9 million or what?

[@BLZArmwrestling]

That tone is out of this world

[@morbidmanmusic]

Any humbucke with the saturation would sound much the same. It's not magic. I sell them, make them and play them.

[@gabrielbrouwer]

Not really. Gary Moore had a much better tone and he played better too.

[@SimpleUsernameOriginal]

Kirk’s beauty shines through in his passion. I can’t think of a better person to carry that green torch

[@jobe7660]

Good for Kirk! Look how happy this guitar makes him. Couple of million is nothing for him. YOLO

[@jobe7660]

I mean he is worth 200M so why not spend 2M?

[@MickDoolan]

@@jobe7660 he clearly says not 2 million

[@jobe7660]

@@MickDoolan which means he prob paid more.

[@Lui_Guitar]

​@@MickDoolan its simple. A normal 59 real guitar, you bought easly around 500k. A legendary 59 is over than 1.5m easy.

[@metalapplesus]

And now it's in Fortnite.

[@oldgold5848]

My god, what a story that guitar has. Gary Moore, always a fave of mine

[@MidwestBoxin]

You have to love Kirk. He loves his instrument. Hes a true master.

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

i'm more impressed Gary Moore owned it tbh

[@brownkemosabe]

The great Peter Green! The Original FM

[@electrolinks]

Kirk is a real influence on me, I dig his playing. This is a good home for Greenie.

[@ESP500]

If i had the funds. I would have done the same thing. You can tell there is an aura in that guitar

[@jroobz]

The insurance on greeny must be eye watering

[@davidwayne8671]

I wouldn't pay 2 million for anything. I paid 1.9 million😅

[@toms781]

Looking at Greeny's pickups, the neck pickup is installed upside down. (you can tell from the orientation of the pole pieces) That would explain why it is out of phase with the bridge pickup.

[@Squall6575]

Its not just that, apparently the magnets were messed with as well during a maintenance. Its one of the reasons reverse engineering that middle sound had been so elusive over the years.

[@jimmyrecce8787]

It's probably the most iconic 59 Les Paul in the world...but I would have to put Pearly Gate's up there with Greeny...🎸🎸🎸

[@djwarren5081]

And Paul Kossoff's '59 Les Paul Standard. Awesome!

[@Squall6575]

Its definitely between Greeny, Page’s 59, Bloomfield’s, Kossoff and Pearly Gates, with the first two being probably the most famous of al

[@alpineskiman]

Kirk is just a treasure.

[@quickwashtheraccoon7601]

the "greeny" sounds beyound awesome

[@stevegardiner8473]

Love the Thin Lizzy photo 😂😂 That's not Greeny, and it's not Gary Moore either 😂😂😂

[@francisrevil854]

well Kirk.. you just made "Greeny" a 10M dollar guitar just by telling us how beautiful history it has... great!!

[@progyandas9650]

Lars's reaction made it even more funnier.

[@M4RCi92]

Holy shit, that guitar is basically a sacred relic now.

[@georgewatts9361]

Love these type of stories

[@yannou568]

Même si c'est kirk qui a la gratte, je suis content que greeny soit entre les mains d'un musicien. Et non pas derrière une vitrine.

[@dannye3325]

Rory Gallagher played it. Enuff said

[@oddrknot4]

What a legend and what a guitar

[@ADP72]

Does it go to 11 ?

[@SeanOHanlon]

😂

[@arrtdave]

@AD P Didn't you hear the sustain??

[@ADP72]

@@arrtdave They should've turned up the Dobly

[@ideaynojodas]

What a story! Awesome

[@glennszym]

Love how as they're talking about Gary Moore, they don't use a picture of Gary Moore in Thin Lizzy.

[@renodavid]

Good to see it in such good hands and that it is well loved. I get a little 🥲 seeing that guitar. So much musical history. Peter Green created and performed some of the greatest music ever with that instrument. Incomparable.

[@alexludavertigo6926]

I’m not paying two million for anything You’re not getting this back Ok make it six #grangergloryhole

[@nickball2010]

I'm so pleased Kirk has this great sounding guitar and will add even more history to it.

[@5150show]

Rest in peace Peter Green !

[@guyincogneto8979]

Kirk went into a LOT more detail about acquiring Greeny on Dean Delrays podcast, Let There Be Talk. For anyone interested.

[@geoguitar1950]

Kirk is very respectful regarding this guitar and also Peter which means a lot to all Peter Green fans. The instrument is in good sensible hands.

[@spudwashington3880]

I think it’s cool how much he loves the instrument I can relate to that

[@TyDie85]

The sustain...Kirk had a Spinal Tap moment there. Except he actually played it!

[@williamgenis9596]

GREAT PASSION AND RESPECT WENT HE TALKS ABOUT GREENY....I LOVE THAT IN A MUSICIAN MAKES HIM AUTHENTIC-

[@seevaq]

"It has a great sustain" *sustain drops immediately* -_-

[@paulc2007]

You can tell Kirk has knocked one out to this guitar bless him

[@BlackSpineRecords]

Shout out to Black Rose by Thin Lizzy!

[@jeffclaterbaugh3962]

I know where my favorite guitar is 24/7 and it sleeps in my room with me

[@jayakelly7740]

Kirk saved the best till last...rory Gallagher

[@josepeixoto3384]

it does have its own timbre, but idont think the guitar's timbre matters much,i think it's the music that is the most important; however Kirk Hammett is at such a highest level, that he already appreciates those ultimate details with passion

[@michaelheller8841]

At the very least 'Greeny" is played and appreciated instead of being in some art collectors showcase.

[@reretacnala66]

That is not a picture of Gary Moore.

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

"It's got great sustain..." (the note then dies on him!).

[@mikestone5542]

"LARS ULRICH" lol

[@AllenStanley-tx7vb]

I get the impression Hetfield is scared of that guitar for some reason

[@christineblack4654]

wooo all those names he mentionned are legends and they played the same guitar?? are you kidding me. that's insane. Lucky him omg.

[@marcelboogaard3809]

Rory Gallagher played that guitar as well? Wow

[@Retro_Music]

A lot of history on that Guitar... Just wow

[@Wild-Siberia]

Safe to say he paid millions. “I’ll give you what you want” 😂😂

[@the6ig6adwolf]

James is furious that someone else is speaking

[@greenmanalishi6963]

Peter green is the Greatest blues guitarist of all time.

[@renodavid]

Him or B.B. i can’t decide.