Gibson Kirk Hammett Greenybucker Set Nickel Covers Unpotted

The legendary "Greeny" Les Paul™ holds some of the most coveted vintage electric guitar pickups ever created, featuring Gibson Patent Applied For humbucker™ pickups from the 1950s that musicians worldwide consider the ultimate prize. These rare pickups represent the pinnacle of vintage guitar tone, with the specific set installed in Greeny achieving legendary status among guitarists and collectors alike.

What makes the Greenybucker set immediately recognisable is its distinctive sonic character, particularly the unique out-of-phase sound produced in the middle switch position. This signature tone comes from the neck pickup's reverse magnetic polarity, creating a sound that has influenced countless musicians and recordings over the decades.

The development of the new Greenybucker pickup set involved direct collaboration with Kirk Hammett, Greeny's current owner, ensuring authentic reproduction of the original specifications. These pickups feature the same asymmetrical coil windings and unpolished Alnico 2 magnets found in the actual Patent Applied For humbuckers on that world-renowned guitar, capturing the essence of one of rock history's most important instruments.