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GIBSON CUSTOM UNVEILS THE KIRK HAMMETT RAVEN
One of the most iconic rock guitarists of our generation, Kirk Hammett—legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling, nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica—continues his long-standing partnership with Gibson. Today, the iconic instrument brand proudly unveils its latest collaboration: a bold new acoustic from Gibson Custom. Kirk Hammett teamed up with the master luthiers at Gibson Custom in Bozeman, Montana, to create the Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven, a majestic counterpart to…
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THE COLLECTION: KIRK HAMMETT BACK IN STOCK FOLLOWING SOLD-OUT NATIONAL BOOK TOUR AVAILABLE GLOBALLY AT GIBSON.COM
The Collection: Kirk Hammett—the premium hardcover coffee-table photo book from Gibson Publishing, which celebrates the guitar collection of one of the most important rock guitarists of all time—is once again available for purchase worldwide following a high-demand book tour in select U.S. cities. In addition to extensive photography from legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin, the book sees Kirk Hammett—legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and 9X…
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MESA/BOOGIE MARK IIC++THE STORIED MARK IIC++, AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME AS A LIMITED-EDITION PRODUCTION MODEL
MESA/Boogie® is the original boutique Home of Tone, handcrafting amplifiers of uncompromising quality from the world’s finest materials in Petaluma, California, USA. Today, with reverence and pride, MESA/Boogie has announced the arrival of the storied Mark IIC++® amplifiers. An extremely limited production, now is your chance to own an original icon. The new MESA/Boogie Mark IIC++ amplifiers are now available worldwide to the public for the first time at authorized MESA/Boogie dealers and on www.mesaboogie.com.We’re…
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Gibson Custom Shop: Kirk Hammett 1989 Les Paul Custom
For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to unveil its next global release in partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and GRAMMY® Award–winning band, Metallica. The Gibson 1989 Kirk Hammett Les Paul Custom is available worldwide at authorized, premium Gibson Custom Shop dealers and on www.gibson.com. “This black 1989 Les Paul…
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Epiphone Celebrates Guitarist Kirk Hammett of Metallica With Iconic Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard Available Worldwide on Epiphone.com
For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to unveil its next global release in partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and GRAMMY® Award–winning band, Metallica. No other guitar has earned legendary status like “Greeny,” the magical 1959 Les…
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Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Available Worldwide on Epiphone.com
For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Heavy metal guitars don’t get more iconic than Kirk Hammett’s 1979 Gibson Flying V™. Epiphone is proud to unveil its first official global release and partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of…
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Gibson Certified Vintage Debuts 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard, “Sunny” Beloved Guitar Previously Owned by Kirk Hammett, Guitarist of Metallica
Gibson–the iconic American-made, and leading instrument brand–has a legacy of making world-class instruments since 1894 when Orville Gibson was crafting archtop mandolins. As a natural extension of Gibson’s passion for its unique instruments and the stories they tell, the history-making Gibson Certified Vintage program–offers collectible vintage guitars authenticated, and certified directly by Gibson, with a new limited lifetime warranty and a certificate of vintage authenticity.…
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Celebrates Guitarist Kirk Hammett of Metallica Recreates Iconic “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard Burst Guitar
For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson is proud to unveil its first official global release and partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY® Award–winning band, Metallica. No other guitar has earned legendary status like “Greeny,” the magical 1959 Les Paul Standard, now owned by Kirk Hammett. For the first time…
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