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Peter Green (right) and bassist John McVie, of British rock group Fleetwood Mac, rehearsing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 22nd April 1969.
The Extraordinary Les Paul Lineage of Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett

By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff Published

The torch of 'Greeny' has been handed to guitar luminaries since 1959.

Amps
Gibson Master Artisan Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V
“It’s About Celebrating People’s Skills, Experience and Depth of Knowledge”: Cesar Gueikian on Gibson’s Groundbreaking Master Artisan Collection

By Rod Brakes Published

The iconic firm’s brand president discusses their new Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V guitars.

Music
Tom Morello
“Writing and Recording Isn’t Just About Creating Music… It’s Also an Act of Self-Creation”: Tom Morello Expands on His New Solo Album

By Joe Bosso Published

Armed with just his phone and extensive network of musical cohorts, the guitarist takes his instruments into uncharted territory on ‘The Atlas Underground Fire.’

Music
Kirk Hammett holds two 'Burst Les Pauls – "Greeny" and "Gemini"
The Story of "Gemini," the Older Sibling of the Legendary "Greeny" Les Paul

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Gibson's Cesar Gueikian unknowingly acquired the 'Burst made directly before Greeny, and learned about the two Les Pauls' connection while on the phone with Greeny's owner, Metallica's Kirk Hammett.

Music
Kirk Hammett, 2019
Kirk Hammett’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Metallica’s shredmaster general recommends these lesser-known gems.

Guitarists
Cindy Blackman Santana and Carlos Santana, 2017
“I Wanted to Please My Wife and the Music”: How Carlos Santana Recorded ‘Give the Drummer Some’

By Joe Bosso Published

The guitar legend talks Cindy Blackman Santana’s star-studded long-player.

Music
Kirk Hammett playing his custom "Ouija Board" ESP
Kirk Hammett's "Black Album" Ouija Board ESP to Be Auctioned

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Also used on 'Load,' 'Reload,' and 'S&M,' the guitar is being sold with a minimum bid of $225,000.

Albums, Singles & New Releases
Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type
Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type Sells for $112,500 at Auction

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Played in the song's oft-played-on-MTV music video, the guitar had a starting bid of just over $20,000.

Electric Guitars
Kirk Hammett using an ESP 400 Series S-Type
Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type is on the Auction Block

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Bidding for the guitar – which was used in the song's MTV-favored music video – currently sits at $26,000.

Guitars
The poster for 'Mick Fleetwood & Friends Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac'
All-Star Peter Green Tribute Concert Film to Be Streamed Online in April

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Featuring Mick Fleetwood, Kirk Hammett, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, and many more, the concert took place at the London Palladium last February.

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