Gibson Kirk Hammett Greeny Les Paul Standard - Worth The Hype?
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
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This is being called a core model guitar which means it's going to be staying in the USA Lineup as full on production model just like the Slash core model 50s standards . It's not listed as sold out at some places because it's a limited addition It's just that they are out of stock . There are a alot of ore orders that need to be filled and once the pre orders are filled and initial demand tapers off retailers wwil have plenty. These are just the initial batch and some stores have not even received any of their first allotment. It was the same with the Epi 59s . The roll out was slow and they had months worth of pre orders to fill. It took a year before epi got caught up on the 59 production and retailers had regular stock
These guitars consistently have some of the highest grade tops I've seen in a core model in a long time which, along with neck profile, is where the real difference between non-chambered LP's lies.
Pickups, wiring, etc., are all quick and cheap to change so I don't really factor them into my decision making.
For that reason,.I think it's a good value relative to the rest of the core LP lineup.
When they release the greeny buckers separately buying a regular standard 50s and then the greeny bickers is not going to be cheaper then buying the greeny guitar it will be more expensive. This guitar is 200 dollars more then the regular 50s standard. Gibson will want 500 dollars a set for these just like the custombuckers so you will pay 300 more for a regular standard 50s and rhe greeny pickups. Even if you buy the faded 50s Standard and then the greeny buckers your not saving money.
Maybe you're right! Will be interesting to see if they hold the price of the Greenybuckers when I imagine they'd be able to make a lot more money if they made them affordable purely because of how many people we've heard are just interested in them rather than this guitar!
Very good point though! I imagine they won't want people to just be able to get them straight away and make their own version when they've just released this guitar!
Beg to differ. Here on Australia the greeny is $7500.
A faded 50s les paul (which is what this is) is $4200.
A set of custom greeny pick ups from montys is $700.
For $4900 I can have the same guitar as the $7500 greeny and save $2600.
@@jasonl1942 You can even change the control knobs and make it look exactly the same if you wanted to!
I think there will be a lot of people who end up making there own version exactly like that!
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I’d rather have those pickups and AAA top than booklet or whatever. Great demo 👏👏
The pickups are for sure the main attraction here, thanks for the feedback!
Nice honest review, close but not quite on the money Gibson, shame, but does sound superb tho.
It does sound incredible! But yeah it does just feel like you haven't got a piece of guitar history like it should do!
My LP Standard Greeny has the best top I've ever seen on any guitar ever. No tooling marks, impeccable fit and finish.
Seems nice enough but happy to wait for Epiphone version . . . if not I've got the Epi / Gibson 59 hybrid and either way will most likely bang in a pair of Monty's Bethnal Greens. I love Peter Green's early work. It's weird how many reviews for this I've seen where the reviewers are just full on OD / Distortion, though. So much of PG's stuff was more less clean on the middle setting, often with massive reverb. You 'got it' so thumbs up! 😀
It is a really nice sounding guitar! I think the Epiphone version will probably sell out even quicker than these ones because people are keen to get a more affordable version of this brilliant guitar! It's definitely all in the tone and this guitar does sound amazing! Thanks for the feedback! We appreciate it on all our videos!
Of course not worth. When cc1 came out, they said.....
After few years, Kirk buy it , so......
I just feel stupid, if I buy it.
This really is an inspired by Greeny Les Paul, personally i love the finish, judging by the depth, it will age quickly, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say. Soundwise, i love this guitar, definitely has that Greeny tone.
Totally agree that there's nothing in the case to reference even what the guitar is, the warranty tag just has a code, only the Gibson box it came in references Kirk Hammett Greeny.
I know it's had mixed feelings, but i love it and it's selling out 😊
It is doing really well and the main thing is tone for any guitar but especially this one! And on that metric alone it is an amazing guitar! We were just hoping for more of a song and dance about the Greeny but I suppose anyone buying it does already understand why it's legendary!
@@theguitarmarketplace I complained to Gibson about the lack of "song and dance", just seems that they were so close to getting it right, but guitar wise, absolutely love it, sounds superb through my Victory V40D :)
@@sigrove1968 I don't blame you! I bet it sounds ace through that! Well enjoy your greeny! We sure had fun playing it whilst we had it!
I bought one, modded it. It is in no way a "Greeny" but it is an amazing Les Paul in it's own way.
The finish on the back of the neck does look like a tribute- pretty sad for a standard level Les Paul in that price range.
You're not wrong!
The back of the neck finish was like a gooey waxy substance.. I sanded the nick and the huge bulbous sides.. really uncomfortable neck and I usually like 50's profile..
Yikes.....seems like you shouldn't have to resort to sanding on a new guitar to make it right. Gibson really can do a great finish- why didn't they on this particular guitar ?
@@paulsadoff3661 It is weird, they can do a really nice finish you're right! Dropped the ball here!
You are right.. expensive guitar but comes with regular stuff that comes with any Gibson.. It doesn't feel special
I don't get peopel who get hung up on booklets and case candy. You will read the booklet once and never look at it again if you even read it it does not add value to the guitar and anyone who is going to buy this guitar already knows the story of Greeny which is why they want it . The story has been told to death and if you buy this guitar you know the story already and most likely won't look at the book and for people who really want to delve into the history of greeny a booklet wil tell you nothing but the most basic details. You will get a small paragraph maybe 2 on one page in the booklet and as far as what they are trying to achieve with this guitar I think it's pretty obvious.
The story of Greeny lies in the pickups anyway. And why do so many believe simply reverse Mounting a pickup puts it out of Phase?
You're right! I can't imagine many people buying this don't know about the Greeny already! It just feels like because it has come out as 'Greeny' it would give a bit of a song and a dance about the fact! Each to their own on that point though, it's much more in the tone and when you just consider the tone of this guitar and nothing else, it's incredible!
I tried one of these at my local shop and while I liked how it played, I totally agree with your assessment. This is a premium priced faded 50's Standard. You get nothing with it beyond the standard baby picture. Satin finishes just cry out bargain/budget model. To me, visually in person, the satin finish really takes away from the triple A top. No disrespect to Greenie fans at all (I get the history for sure), but IMO this is just another cash grab by Gibson - premium price for a standard satin finished Les Paul. No COA, no special case, no special truss rod cover, satin finish, not a "Limited Edition" - Premium Price! 😒
That one is really orange. You can polish the satin finish.. looks better and highlights the flame.. I think it's all hype.. neck suks, no bone nut and for that price? I am highly disappointed in this model and I had the original 52 Goldrop lp with a real /true fifties neck profile.. My greeny even had a huge bump up at the top of the neck.. a lump!! you could feel it.. sanded down the waxy neck finish and the profile of the neck as I have stated in other posts here. played like crap. Had to break it in.. nothing like the REAL greeny that lists for 20k. All HYPE.. and thank you for an honest review.. really good.
Couldn't agree more! Thank you so much for the feedback!
The real greeny is a lemon burst and has no orange o nthe finish .
you can buy it : the sound first :)
Yeah it does look pretty orange!
Short answer…no. I have yet to play any Gibson I think is worth more than $1500 in a practical sense. I understand collecting is different than playing, but with so many options of Gibson-esque guitars out there that are actually better than Gibson…why bother?
Totally fair! Guitars do tend to work with diminishing returns where the higher price doesn't necessarily mean it's THAT much better!
Don't get the obsession with replicas. Makes sense for Gibson to create non-playing wall art and sell it with a fancy book and adhesive side burns for $500. You play it very well and it sounds good.
10:32 yes but a lower quality top, standard tuners, honey color finish, and any buyer sees as modded. Still better than trying to sell a used Chibson but not much. The factory Greeny standard is a known value, looks great, and can remain unmodded. Try looking at some faded 50’s - their tops are usually rubbish and they’re all nearly 10lbs. Even getting a discount means it’s almost all the expense of the Greeny standard and far fewer benefits. False value IMO.
you are wrong : Grover Rotomatics with Contemporary Buttons so it's a good guitar (even if locking tuners are not always perfect)
@@phenixreturns no, I’m not wrong. Your post isn’t even coherent.
That guitar seems very orange.
😂 it is very orange, sort of odd
So it's basically a faded 50s les paul with different pick ups and a higher price.
It's greeny in name only, the neck isn't even different.
It does seem like it! Have you seen Epiphone have confirmed a Greeny release, will be interesting to see what they do with that, wether it will include the greenybuckers etc
@@theguitarmarketplace no I didn't! That would be interesting. Where did you see that?
@@jasonl1942 Here's the link:
guitar.com/news/gear-news/cesar-gueikian-greeny-les-paul-epiphone-coming/
@The Guitar Marketplace thanks! That's awesome! I've been loving their inspired by line, if this guitar is of that quality with those pick ups I'll be happy!
@@jasonl1942 So will I! Deffo will be one to keep an eye on to see what they do with the pickups, wether they release different version etc 'epigreenies' hahhaha
Just get a 50s standard and make your own history
Good advice!
First of all thank you for not playing any Metallica riffs as I think it's a sacrilege for Greeny, and I like your honest review and great playing too, I wanted a Greeny for a long time and really liked the 2013 version, but I was broke and could't afford it at the time, this one really got me exited but I can't justify faded for the price, I've had a few faded LP's and the finish starts flaking from the top where palm is rubbing against quite fast making it feel very unpleasant with sharp little edges, I had to take sandpaper to it, I still really want it, but I will probably pass on it, pity because now I can actually afford it.
Thanks very much for your feedback John! Yeah I totally get you, it's hard to justify the purchase for the price! That is a shame though that now you can afford to get one it doesn't seem worth it hahahaha
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i wanted alnico 5 and 09 46 but in fact with this price, sorry !
They are nitro finished, hoss
I don't get where he thinks the neck is not a 50s neck . These get the same necks as the regular 50s standards and I have played several 50s standards recently and they felt very close to my 58 les Paul's reissues.
It's huge.. I have several 50's neck lps.. this is over kill.. uncomfortable .. I am still sanding my neck on this version, until it feels right.. I believe this is all hype.. not worth the huge price..
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Over Priced Cheap Build . Gibson Stop being Money Takers ! No Resale Market on Price 💣💥
Agreed.. I bought one. all hype... bad build. not even a bone nut for this price and the nut pinches, played crappy out of the box, neck waxy feel and way too big, had to break it in .. NEVER had to do that on any guitar.. even cheap ones. I sanded the neck, have done upgrades without destroying the original.. but why? It needs to be rebuilt if you have the skills.. really disappointed in this .. Not recommended.. I bet the eppy version will even be better..
Mine. Has been really good.