The Collection: Kirk Hammett of Metallica

In this episode of “The Collection,” host Mark Agnesi is in Los Angeles, California, to explore Kirk Hammett’s impressive guitar collection. ▶Want to see even more of Kirk Hammett's guitars? Sign up for emails here to be the first to find out when The Collection: Kirk Hammett, the luxury coffee table book coming soon from Gibson Publishing, is available to pre-order: https://bit.ly/4htVPIQ ▶Shop the Gibson Kirk Hammett Collection: https://bit.ly/4f3Tsed ▶Shop the Kirk Hammett “Greeny” Les Paul Collection: https://bit.ly/3Yp8EeN ▶Shop Gibson Flying V guitars: https://bit.ly/4e8ylWE For over 40 years, Kirk Hammett has been holding it down as the lead guitarist of Metallica, inspiring generations of players to pick up the guitar. With over 125 million albums sold and sold-out stadium shows worldwide, you can bet Kirk has acquired a guitar collection fit for rock royalty. Join our host, Mark Agnesi, to get an insider’s look at Kirk’s legendary guitar collection in the latest episode of Gibson TV’s “The Collection.” What you are about to see might shock you, and once you get a glimpse, nothing else will matter… Watch as Kirk Hammett discusses his incredible journey with guitars, starting with how a job at Burger King led him to purchase his first Gibson Flying V™, which he still plays today, and how it helped shape his iconic sound. Kirk talks about his legendary acquisition of “Greeny,” Peter Green’s famous 1959 Les Paul™, and shares stories about owning some of the rarest Gibson guitars ever made, including a 1963 Gibson Explorer from the first production run. Get an inside look at some of the guitars he owns, including a selection of 1958 and 1959 Les Pauls, and the guitars Kirk used to write his most iconic riffs and solos from Kill ‘Em All, Ride the Lightning, and the Black Album. He also reveals the rare guitars he’s still hunting for and reflects on what it means to return to Gibson as an artist. If you’ve ever wanted to know which guitars Kirk Hammett plays and see the guitars that he used to write your favorite Metallica tracks, this is your chance! #gibson #gibsontv #thecollection #kirkhammett Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Kirk Hammett 0:57 Interview - Kirk’s first memories of guitar 10:54 - 1952 Les Paul Goldtop 14:17 - 1960 Les Paul TV Special 16:54 - 1956 Les Paul Custom 20:02 Interview (cont’d) - guitars used on Metallica albums and collecting guitars 24:30 - 1958 Les Paul Standard 28:22 - 1958 Les Paul Custom 31:20 Interview (cont’d) - Playing Bob Rock’s sunburst Les Paul 34:02 - 1958 Les Paul Standard 37:47 Interview (cont’d) - Buying “Greeny” 43:47 - 1959 Les Paul Standard "Greeny" 51:07 - 1959 Les Paul Standard 55:14 - 1960 Les Paul Standard “Sunny” 57:38 Interview (cont’d) - A love of Korina Flying Vs 58:54 - 1957 Korina Flying V Prototype 01:02:38 - 1963 Korina Explorer™ 01:07:38 - 1979 Flying V 01:13:43 Interview (cont’d) - Collecting Flying Vs 01:18:28 - 1972 Medallion Flying V 01:22:22 Interview (cont’d) - What Kirk looks for when buying vintage guitars 01:26:20 - 1959 ES-335TD 01:31:05 - 1955 ES-295 01:34:12 Interview (cont’d) - How Kirk designed his first signature ESP guitar 01:37:21 - ESP KH-1 “Joker” 01:41:26 Interview (cont’d) - Kirk on returning to Gibson as an artist 01:44:27 - 1964 J-180 Everly Brothers 01:47:28 Interview (cont’d) - Talking about guitars forever 📼 Related Videos: ▶Watch all The Collection videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7qLGYJiRJ1hnQpwvA7_DNB7G9lYvcAH6 ▶ Watch Kirk Hammett ICONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPy8YyUgxyA Find Your local Gibson Dealer: https://www.gibson.com/en-US 📱Follow Us ▶ https://www.twitter.com/gibsonguitar ▶ https://www.instagram.com/gibsonguitar/ ▶ https://www.facebook.com/Gibson/ 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gibsonguitar SHOP GIBSON BRANDS https://www.gibson.com/ https://www.epiphone.com/ http://www.kramerguitars.com/ http://www.steinberger.com/ https://www.krkmusic.com/ https://www.mesaboogie.com http://www.maestroelectronics.com ABOUT GIBSON BRANDS Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 127 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialEpiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, and KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands.