Another theory is that it could have been the result of Peter Green’s own modifications back in the day, but this theory has been disputed by some experts. It has a pretty long history, but one of its most important traits is an unwanted factory error, which gave this guitar that out-of-phase kind of tone. Aside from being a “Holy Grail” of guitars, a Les Paul made in 1959, the instrument was previously owned by Peter Green and Gary Moore.
Without a doubt, this 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard is Kirk’s most prized possession. From then on, Zorlac has been one of the guitars most commonly associated with Kirk’s live performances. It was also immortalized in Metallica’s first DVD-recorded concert 1989 Live Shit: Binge & Purge recorded in Seattle. Zorlac however, made its mark by serving Kirk in the studio for the recording sessions of And Justice For All. Eventually, this one served as the basis for Kirk’s signature ESP KH-2 model, one that became widely popular in the coming years. Another recognizable trait is the inlay design, featuring skulls and bones.
It’s also known as the “Zorlac” due to the sticker on its body. So in order to avoid any lawsuits, they flipped it over, creating a unique aesthetic feel. Originally, the headstock resembled Jackson’s guitars. It marked the first time Kirk would partner up for a signature guitar line. Sometime in 1986 (or 1987 according to some sources), he got his first ESP guitar, the MM-270 model, which is a “Super Strat” kind of guitar with active EMG pickups (81 and 60 humbucker models). Not long after reaching stardom with Metallica, Kirk began using ESP guitars almost exclusively.
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See the full list of Kirk Hammett guitars and other gear below. He has been known to play a few Jackson and Gibson models throughout his career, but he’s become an almost exclusive player of ESP LTD ever since his partnership with the company started in the early 1990s. He is also well known as the current owner of the infamous 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard known as “Greeny”, which was previously owned by both Peter Green and subsequently Gary Moore before coming into Kirk’s possession. Kirk Hammett is known for playing ESP LTD guitars. Fast forward to today and Hammett has become one of the most recognized and most prominent Metal musicians of all time.
Although technically not an original member of the band, as he came into the lineup after Dave Mustaine’s exit, Kirk’s performing and composing ability brought a new dimension to Metallica. In fact, if it weren’t for Kirk’s contributions on guitar, it’s difficult to imagine what the band would have even looked like. Photo by Alberto CabelloĪlthough Metallica is often associated with the creative duo of James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett is such an incredibly important element in the band’s success that it can’t be understated. In this new generation of music, Metallica stands out as one of the biggest (if not the biggest) metal bands of all time, achieving incredible commercial success in the 20th century and ultimately keeping relevant well into the 21st century. This is especially the case with metal music, with a surge in new styles and subgenres emerging since the late 1970s. The 1980s were yet another decade flush with creativity and originality in new Rock and Roll music.
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