Kirk Hammett Slash Called Him the “Most Passionate Gibson Guitar Enthusiast” While Tony Iommi Said He Transformed the Company: Cesar Gueikian Is Appointed President and CEO of Gibson Brands Self-confessed “guitar nerd” Cesar Gueikian says he is “honored and humbled to take on the permanent CEO role” Gibson Offers “Mint” 1960 Les Paul Standard Dubbed ‘Sunny’ By Kirk Hammett “It’s like the sun cutting through clouds on an overcast day,” says the Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett Purchases Ultra-Rare Black 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Custom-ordered by a jazz guitarist (who, ironically, couldn't afford the then-pricier Les Paul Custom) to match his tuxedo, the guitar was sold to the Metallica axeman by Carter Vintage Guitars. Latest Kirk Hammett “I Wanted to Please My Wife and the Music”: How Carlos Santana Recorded ‘Give the Drummer Some’ By Joe Bosso published 24 September 21 The guitar legend talks Cindy Blackman Santana’s star-studded long-player. Kirk Hammett's "Black Album" Ouija Board ESP to Be Auctioned By Jackson Maxwell published 13 April 21 Also used on 'Load,' 'Reload,' and 'S&M,' the guitar is being sold with a minimum bid of $225,000. Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type Sells for $112,500 at Auction By Jackson Maxwell published 12 April 21 Played in the song's oft-played-on-MTV music video, the guitar had a starting bid of just over $20,000. Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type is on the Auction Block By Jackson Maxwell published 7 April 21 Bidding for the guitar – which was used in the song's MTV-favored music video – currently sits at $26,000. All-Star Peter Green Tribute Concert Film to Be Streamed Online in April By Jackson Maxwell published 18 March 21 Featuring Mick Fleetwood, Kirk Hammett, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, and many more, the concert took place at the London Palladium last February. ESP Announces New Kirk Hammett 30th Anniversary Signature KH-3 Spider By Jackson Maxwell published 13 January 21 This metal-ready axe is based on the KH-3 model Hammett used extensively on Metallica's 1992 Black Album tour. Watch Billy Gibbons and Kirk Hammett Cover Fleetwood Mac's "The Green Manalishi" By Jackson Maxwell published 14 December 20 The performance was part of the all-star Peter Green tribute concert that took place at the London Palladium on February 25, 2020. All-Star Peter Green Tribute Concert Film to Be Released in 2021 By Jackson Maxwell published 25 November 20 The concert – which took place at the London Palladium on February 25, 2020 – featured Kirk Hammett, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, and many more. Eight Six-String Heroes Pay Tribute to the Life, Music and Legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan By Guitar Player Staff published 20 October 20 Eric Johnson, Steve Stevens, Steve Vai and more on their love of SRV. Gibson Creates "Greeny" Replica for Metallica's Kirk Hammett By Jackson Maxwell published 21 September 20 We'll most certainly keep our eyes out for any wider Custom Shop reissue of the legendary 1959 Les Paul Standard. 123Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“If a modern shred axe with a bayonet-sharp headstock and a floating Floyd suits your musical vibe, you’ll be thrilled with how useful this new guitar is”: Jackson American Series Virtuoso review 2“I was playing the Breeders' Divine Hammer, and my whole hand cramped up, I couldn’t move it... It seemed so simple, but it was something I would never play”: J Mascis went electric for his new solo album, but (mostly) without his usual Jazzmaster3“I was using a Telecaster because it had a really clean tone for my fingerstyle approach. Fleetwood Mac's pre-existing sound was much fatter, and they felt the Tele really didn’t fit”: Lindsey Buckingham on his turn to Turner guitars 4“I went to Mickie Most's office with an acoustic guitar and played it. It was almost like one of those clichéd movie moments: he said, ‘That’s going to be a hit!’”: Session guitar ace Chris Spedding reveals the stories behind five of his best songs 5“If Seven Worlds had come out at the time it was ready, instead of being held back, he would have been as big as Jeff Beck”: Stevie Ray Vaughan details his friendship with Eric Johnson
“I Wanted to Please My Wife and the Music”: How Carlos Santana Recorded ‘Give the Drummer Some’ By Joe Bosso published 24 September 21 The guitar legend talks Cindy Blackman Santana’s star-studded long-player.
Kirk Hammett's "Black Album" Ouija Board ESP to Be Auctioned By Jackson Maxwell published 13 April 21 Also used on 'Load,' 'Reload,' and 'S&M,' the guitar is being sold with a minimum bid of $225,000.
Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type Sells for $112,500 at Auction By Jackson Maxwell published 12 April 21 Played in the song's oft-played-on-MTV music video, the guitar had a starting bid of just over $20,000.
Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type is on the Auction Block By Jackson Maxwell published 7 April 21 Bidding for the guitar – which was used in the song's MTV-favored music video – currently sits at $26,000.
All-Star Peter Green Tribute Concert Film to Be Streamed Online in April By Jackson Maxwell published 18 March 21 Featuring Mick Fleetwood, Kirk Hammett, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, and many more, the concert took place at the London Palladium last February.
ESP Announces New Kirk Hammett 30th Anniversary Signature KH-3 Spider By Jackson Maxwell published 13 January 21 This metal-ready axe is based on the KH-3 model Hammett used extensively on Metallica's 1992 Black Album tour.
Watch Billy Gibbons and Kirk Hammett Cover Fleetwood Mac's "The Green Manalishi" By Jackson Maxwell published 14 December 20 The performance was part of the all-star Peter Green tribute concert that took place at the London Palladium on February 25, 2020.
All-Star Peter Green Tribute Concert Film to Be Released in 2021 By Jackson Maxwell published 25 November 20 The concert – which took place at the London Palladium on February 25, 2020 – featured Kirk Hammett, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, and many more.
Eight Six-String Heroes Pay Tribute to the Life, Music and Legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan By Guitar Player Staff published 20 October 20 Eric Johnson, Steve Stevens, Steve Vai and more on their love of SRV.
Gibson Creates "Greeny" Replica for Metallica's Kirk Hammett By Jackson Maxwell published 21 September 20 We'll most certainly keep our eyes out for any wider Custom Shop reissue of the legendary 1959 Les Paul Standard.