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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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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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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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Bring The Noise: Hammer time with PSB M4U 2
“WHAT THE HELL!!!!!” I belted out loud while projecting them from my head to the floor beneath me. This is the first time I tossed on the PSB M4U 2. I did not pay any attention the volume on my media player. Crap those thing are loud. So begins the adventure with PSB. I had the pleasure of toying with…
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