How Kirk Hammett Bought the Legendary “Greeny” Guitar

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  • čas přidán 11. 04. 2023
  • Kirk talks about buying “Greeny” and how Lars and James passed up on the purchase.
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Komentáře • 752

  • @howardstern
    @howardstern  Před rokem +30

    Stream the FULL interview: siriusxm.com/Metallica-HS

  • @frankkristof8859
    @frankkristof8859 Před rokem +1307

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

    • @axeslinger44
      @axeslinger44 Před rokem +16

      He’s a true enthusiast

    • @frankkristof8859
      @frankkristof8859 Před rokem +2

      @@axeslinger44 absolutely

    • @Fireglo
      @Fireglo Před rokem +12

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

    • @andrehungaro
      @andrehungaro Před rokem +5

      also very anoying how James turn down just quickly

    • @christopherdouglas512
      @christopherdouglas512 Před rokem +6

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

  • @bobbybobo6499
    @bobbybobo6499 Před rokem +1876

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

    • @BrSo-no3vz
      @BrSo-no3vz Před rokem +35

      I've listened to Metallica for 51 years now. Best band.

    • @burnsZY85
      @burnsZY85 Před rokem +96

      @@BrSo-no3vz so you listened to them before they existed as a band 😆

    • @Yeahthatshowifeel
      @Yeahthatshowifeel Před rokem +9

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

    • @KenanJHS
      @KenanJHS Před rokem +1

      @@burnsZY85🤣🤣🤣

    • @Stevo-fm7zu
      @Stevo-fm7zu Před rokem +20

      I listened to Metallica first

  • @caseycbenn
    @caseycbenn Před rokem +396

    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
      @hesch-tag Před rokem +8

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

    • @icankillbugs
      @icankillbugs Před rokem +12

      And Justice For Greenie

    • @manager4409
      @manager4409 Před rokem

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

    • @icankillbugs
      @icankillbugs Před rokem +9

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

    • @toddtrulock6809
      @toddtrulock6809 Před 9 měsíci

      @@hesch-tag or jim irsay.

  • @isaacbugalho
    @isaacbugalho Před rokem +339

    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
      @ButternoteBackingTracks Před rokem +9

      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
      @walterredaelli7507 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @anthonye99
    @anthonye99 Před rokem +802

    how can you not love kirk

  • @davidharding200
    @davidharding200 Před rokem +489

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

    • @turtleneckferret
      @turtleneckferret Před rokem +24

      How else is he supposed to say it?

    • @davidharding200
      @davidharding200 Před rokem +29

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

    • @SonnyGTA
      @SonnyGTA Před rokem +31

      He probably helps him paint his nails.

    • @SonnyGTA
      @SonnyGTA Před rokem +1

      @@turtleneckferret for real!!!!!!

    • @BoltRM
      @BoltRM Před rokem +9

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

  • @blppt
    @blppt Před rokem +105

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

  • @jengable4888
    @jengable4888 Před rokem +231

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

    • @BrSo-no3vz
      @BrSo-no3vz Před rokem +4

      If you go to the truck stop in Denver, there’s a glory hole Kirk goes to often and you can really experience his passion if you put your mouth on the glory hole when he’s there.

    • @turtleneckferret
      @turtleneckferret Před rokem +1

      ​@@BrSo-no3vz lol, I was going to say pretty much the same thing

    • @BrSo-no3vz
      @BrSo-no3vz Před rokem +2

      @@turtleneckferret because it’s a true story.

  • @Nate-fp2in
    @Nate-fp2in Před rokem +177

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

    • @BrSo-no3vz
      @BrSo-no3vz Před rokem

      I remember back in ‘92 they made passionate love in my bed. I watched.

    • @ReeceyBoy_4
      @ReeceyBoy_4 Před rokem +6

      Absolutely

    • @EBMAJ9
      @EBMAJ9 Před 11 měsíci +4

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

    • @eileenfox3507
      @eileenfox3507 Před 11 měsíci

      So true!

  • @jd0879
    @jd0879 Před rokem +753

    Love how animated Kirk was in this interview

  • @extrememike
    @extrememike Před rokem +259

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

    • @Paraclete333
      @Paraclete333 Před rokem +49

      He wants to keep his job

    • @jengable4888
      @jengable4888 Před rokem +8

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

    • @djjazzyjeff1232
      @djjazzyjeff1232 Před rokem +13

      @@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!

    • @BrSo-no3vz
      @BrSo-no3vz Před rokem +21

      Fun fact: when Robert got the job, they had him remove his vocal chords, so he can’t talk during interviews.

    • @pablosarti1216
      @pablosarti1216 Před rokem +4

      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.

  • @katekrylov
    @katekrylov Před rokem +32

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

  • @CarimboHanky
    @CarimboHanky Před rokem +64

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

  • @metriffs
    @metriffs Před rokem +217

    Talking about guitars really livens up Kirk.

    • @travisspaulding2222
      @travisspaulding2222 Před rokem +18

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

    • @brandall101
      @brandall101 Před rokem +10

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

    • @sergeykwklsh1976
      @sergeykwklsh1976 Před rokem

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

    • @judaspriestchild
      @judaspriestchild Před rokem +1

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

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning3976 Před rokem +50

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

  • @Petequinn741
    @Petequinn741 Před 11 měsíci +6

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

  • @GoldTop57
    @GoldTop57 Před rokem +75

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

  • @samclemmons5373
    @samclemmons5373 Před rokem +42

    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
      @robtoc Před rokem +11

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

    • @daveg4236
      @daveg4236 Před rokem +4

      Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

    • @mr.joshua6818
      @mr.joshua6818 Před rokem +1

      Ahhhhhhhhhhhh

    • @stevennieto9898
      @stevennieto9898 Před rokem +6

      Don't even look at it.

    • @fredfox3851
      @fredfox3851 Před rokem +2

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

  • @madman3826
    @madman3826 Před rokem +45

    That gem of musical history is in good hands.

  • @roelheijmans
    @roelheijmans Před rokem +21

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

  • @soulmage9
    @soulmage9 Před rokem +36

    The History of that Guitar is incredible 🎸

    • @Oiak1086
      @Oiak1086 Před 6 měsíci

      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

  • @tdz69
    @tdz69 Před rokem +470

    Gary Moore did that guitar justice.

    • @Soulman786-
      @Soulman786- Před rokem +80

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

    • @ethandoesmusic
      @ethandoesmusic Před rokem +26

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

    • @richhorton8898
      @richhorton8898 Před rokem +12

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

    • @rsterling6329
      @rsterling6329 Před rokem +7

      JD Simo should get next.

    • @USBlues
      @USBlues Před rokem

      @@rsterling6329 + 1

  • @rosaliaherawaty5661
    @rosaliaherawaty5661 Před 11 měsíci +3

    0:33 bombastic side eye of Kirk in response to James' little laugh

  • @BLZArmwrestling
    @BLZArmwrestling Před rokem +52

    That tone is out of this world

    • @morbidmanmusic
      @morbidmanmusic Před rokem +7

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

    • @gabrielbrouwer
      @gabrielbrouwer Před rokem +3

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

  • @leemeyer7629
    @leemeyer7629 Před rokem +34

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

    • @psd9850
      @psd9850 Před rokem +9

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

    • @christineblack4654
      @christineblack4654 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Rory Gallaguer! or SRV? the goat.

  • @SimpleUsernameOriginal
    @SimpleUsernameOriginal Před rokem +10

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

  • @David-tc6rg
    @David-tc6rg Před rokem +17

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

  • @billybob5337
    @billybob5337 Před rokem +12

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

    • @bluedeskfan2754
      @bluedeskfan2754 Před rokem +1

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

  • @orbitaljellyfish808
    @orbitaljellyfish808 Před rokem +28

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

  • @mr.joshua6818
    @mr.joshua6818 Před rokem +42

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

    • @Lui_Guitar
      @Lui_Guitar Před rokem +2

      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.

  • @renodavid
    @renodavid Před rokem +5

    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.

  • @baybae92
    @baybae92 Před rokem +207

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

    • @Labyrinth1010
      @Labyrinth1010 Před rokem +92

      Which is bizarre. He’s a solid player.

    • @deadshot4245
      @deadshot4245 Před rokem +23

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

    • @cole3774
      @cole3774 Před rokem +24

      @@Labyrinth1010 solid player is a bit of an understatement

    • @Labyrinth1010
      @Labyrinth1010 Před rokem +16

      @@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
      @rebelofbabylon3091 Před rokem +7

      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.

  • @georgewatts9361
    @georgewatts9361 Před rokem +10

    Love these type of stories

  • @williamgenis9596
    @williamgenis9596 Před rokem +3

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

  • @spudwashington3880
    @spudwashington3880 Před rokem +8

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

  • @nickball2010
    @nickball2010 Před 11 měsíci +5

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

  • @brendan_13
    @brendan_13 Před rokem +2

    How good is Kirk, it’s the most I’ve heard him speak, legend!

  • @thomaslangley1571
    @thomaslangley1571 Před rokem +4

    Wow. The people that have played that guitar. It's amazing.

  • @electrolinks
    @electrolinks Před rokem +8

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

  • @Turley30
    @Turley30 Před rokem +10

    Love this content and also love them playing riffs in this setting because you can really see what they're doing❤ for a guitarist this is awesome

  • @ozgreeny
    @ozgreeny Před rokem

    I could have listened to this story for hours.. We need a doco done on this guitar...

  • @burnsZY85
    @burnsZY85 Před rokem +32

    I love that he mentioned Rory had played it.

    • @corn9251
      @corn9251 Před rokem +4

      A criminally underrated musician

    • @breakingthelaw7974
      @breakingthelaw7974 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @oddrknot4
    @oddrknot4 Před rokem +15

    What a legend and what a guitar

  • @bpschmidt4707
    @bpschmidt4707 Před rokem +15

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

  • @ninoska__9925
    @ninoska__9925 Před rokem +3

    Now I understand why I cried in the Unforgiven solo last year when they played in Buenos Aires: Kirk was using the greeny. I love Kirk

  • @MidwestBoxin
    @MidwestBoxin Před rokem +7

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

  • @Oiak1086
    @Oiak1086 Před 6 měsíci

    god damn the ones that played that guitar already, really a relic on rock n' roll music history, and it continues whit its life now, on metal, thanks to Kirk

  • @toms781
    @toms781 Před rokem +2

    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
      @Squall6575 Před rokem

      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.

  • @roywhitman7109
    @roywhitman7109 Před rokem

    What an incredible history as to the list of artists that have played that guitar!!

  • @starchamberlain
    @starchamberlain Před rokem

    Kirk is my favorite member of this band…..and I love them ALLLL!!

  • @CaptainCraigKWMRZ
    @CaptainCraigKWMRZ Před rokem +2

    Thank you.
    For adding a few thousand dollars of equity to my 1991 R9 Gibson copy.
    I bought it back in 2000 for $800.
    I also have a Page R9, #1 still in the box!

  • @alpineskiman
    @alpineskiman Před rokem +11

    Kirk is just a treasure.

  • @BENNYB-ze4dw
    @BENNYB-ze4dw Před 11 dny

    KIRK ,is to me one of the coolest and humble people on the planet. I get pissed because I feel he is highly, highly underrated. He is already a legend, just time will tell.❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ideaynojodas
    @ideaynojodas Před rokem +12

    What a story! Awesome

  • @blakelycreative3171
    @blakelycreative3171 Před 5 měsíci

    It's very cool that this guitar has survived and continues to be played. What a history!

  • @vietanev
    @vietanev Před rokem

    The legend, i love them 🤘 greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩

  • @geoguitar1950
    @geoguitar1950 Před 6 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @mang3139
    @mang3139 Před rokem

    WOW! The magic inside that guitar. I can't even imagine holding it much less playing it. Fucking cool. Thanks Howard

  • @outlawblack123
    @outlawblack123 Před 27 dny +1

    That is an amazing sounding guitar. I can't explain it

  • @herrroy4963
    @herrroy4963 Před rokem +1

    So cool! And what a sound.

  • @taracat7723
    @taracat7723 Před rokem +1

    I love this band.♥️

  • @bigmaxy07
    @bigmaxy07 Před rokem +7

    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.

  • @alkismixa
    @alkismixa Před rokem +4

    Kirk is adorable hahha he loves what his doing so much . RESPECT

  • @oldgold5848
    @oldgold5848 Před rokem +6

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

  • @gregdale1066
    @gregdale1066 Před rokem +4

    Its gorgeous !

  • @strangemachines_
    @strangemachines_ Před 9 měsíci +13

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

  • @guyincogneto8979
    @guyincogneto8979 Před rokem +2

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

  • @4stringz.
    @4stringz. Před rokem +2

    u can just add a push pull pot for phase switching or reverse the pickup. But given the history of the guitar, it’s a keeper 🎸

  • @jaeden2806
    @jaeden2806 Před rokem +1

    Most coherent Kirks ever been. Love it

  • @quickwashtheraccoon7601
    @quickwashtheraccoon7601 Před rokem +3

    the "greeny" sounds beyound awesome

  • @phaze29
    @phaze29 Před rokem +1

    Kirk..favorite guitar player of all time

  • @shockley1002
    @shockley1002 Před 10 měsíci

    ....and now in the hands of the most iconic lead metal guitarist and riff masters of our time.

  • @jukejointjack
    @jukejointjack Před rokem +1

    Love early Fleetwood Mac
    Thanks for the jams Peter

  • @Coffee-Stain-Music
    @Coffee-Stain-Music Před rokem +2

    Usually, with guitars, you need to play it yourself to understand why it's a great guitar, but with this one you can hear that tone and just get it.

  • @mainline2008
    @mainline2008 Před rokem

    I think we can all agree that this is the most we all have ever heard Kirk talk....EVER!!!

  • @andyglamrock
    @andyglamrock Před rokem

    He's a blues rocker at heart

  • @khanmckay8312
    @khanmckay8312 Před 6 měsíci

    Happy Birthday Kirkland 🎂

  • @victoroliveira6820
    @victoroliveira6820 Před rokem +5

    FULL EPISODE PLEEEASEEE

  • @josepeixoto3384
    @josepeixoto3384 Před rokem +3

    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

  • @elevenAD
    @elevenAD Před rokem +1

    Gibson will be releasing some limited edition Custom Shop copies and a Standard version is rumored to be coming later, very cool guitar!

  • @StubProductions
    @StubProductions Před rokem +1

    Kirk is super cool! He is himself to the fullest!

  • @motylek1017
    @motylek1017 Před rokem +3

    Beautifull❤guitar😎🔥and great story❤

  • @ralphjones9903
    @ralphjones9903 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant 👏 What a Great Guitar sound 👌 😀 👍

  • @paulc2007
    @paulc2007 Před rokem +4

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

  • @sxdrujandis
    @sxdrujandis Před rokem

    Thank you for this.

  • @toddready7593
    @toddready7593 Před rokem

    The sound It’s got to be in the pickup … I mean it starts there obviously kirks hands etc makes it truly sing

  • @realest_shirts
    @realest_shirts Před rokem +1

    great story, love the 'Mac and Peter Green!

  • @slytherben
    @slytherben Před rokem +1

    Kirk is such a sweetheart

  • @andy65lynyrd62
    @andy65lynyrd62 Před rokem

    Una chitarra leggendaria ..... Non sono sicuro sia nelle mani giuste .....!!

  • @thomaskinne2357
    @thomaskinne2357 Před rokem +1

    Also, he forgets to mention the neck pickup, is mounted backwards & that's why it sounds the way it does, out of phase in the middle position & in the neck position.

  • @JoshCastleTCM
    @JoshCastleTCM Před rokem +2

    One of the magical musical items in the world.

  • @homersimpson8414
    @homersimpson8414 Před 11 měsíci +1

    The Green Manalishi (with the two pronged crown). It was the last song Green made with Fleetwood Mac before leaving the band.

  • @shazmeister2005
    @shazmeister2005 Před rokem +4

    Kirk is such a guitar geek!

  • @prodigalbrock
    @prodigalbrock Před rokem

    I'd love to talk guitars with kirk. He's such a guitar nerd

  • @M4RCi92
    @M4RCi92 Před rokem +5

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

  • @progyandas9650
    @progyandas9650 Před rokem +9

    Lars's reaction made it even more funnier.

  • @BENS19777
    @BENS19777 Před rokem

    That neck pickup is beautiful.

  • @briankehew579
    @briankehew579 Před rokem +3

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

  • @dontyouknow1721
    @dontyouknow1721 Před rokem

    That is one magic guitar!