Rabs Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Thats gotta be a new one? It seems anyone who orders one will get an invite to an evening with the man himself.... https://www.gibson.com/en-US/kirk-hammett-greeny WHAT'S INCLUDED: Custom Stenciled Hardshell Case Custom Pick Tin with Six Jim Dunlop® Kirk Hammett Jazz III picks (Three Green, Three Purple) Custom Kirk Hammett Black Leather Strap Certificate of Authenticity with a Signed Photo of Kirk Hammett by Photographer Ross Halfin THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME For those looking for an unforgettable experience that celebrates the legacy of one of the most iconic guitars in the history of music, along with its owner, one of rock’s most legendary guitarists, Gibson is offering a once-in-a-lifetime package. Included is a Collector’s Edition Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard guitar hand-made by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop and artfully aged to match the original by the Murphy Lab, an evening with Kirk Hammett, and a visit to Gibson’s World Headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. Gibson Custom Shop Collector’s Edition Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard One-of-a-kind evening with Kirk Hammett Curated dinner at Nashville’s exclusive Soho House Private welcome reception with Gibson’s leadership team Exclusive backstage tour of Nashville’s premier guitar experience, the Gibson Garage, culminating with a tour of the Gibson Vault, the home of some of music history’s most coveted guitars A commemorative gift collection from the Gibson Garage Visit the Custom Shop and meet pioneering Master Luthier Tom Murphy, who, along with his team, artfully aged each Collector’s Edition guitar First-class round-trip airfare for two to Nashville One room overnight accommodation at the Four Seasons Hotel in Nashville Certificate of Authenticity with a photo signed by Kirk Hammett *Please note that the experience is not included in the price of the guitar; the experience is an invitation extended by Gibson Brands, Inc. Availability Date: Purchased guitars will be available for pick-up at the Gibson Garage or shipment to an address in the Continental US, starting November 12, 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 I've read in another forum that the price is circa $50,000, I was going to pass on it until I noticed the Pick Tin and 6 Kirk Hammett Jazz III picks, then my resolve weakened 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Does it cost more if you don't go hang out with him? Asking for a friend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 No doubt it'll sell. Remember the maxim about a fool and his money? Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Greed is one of the 7 deadly sins. And stupid people suffer. I will gladly step out of anyones way so they can go hang out with a guy who loves Strat shaped guitars with Ouiji Boards and The Creature Of The Black Lagoon painted on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) Kirk is going to put on a lot of weight if he has to go to 50 "curated dinners" with buyers of this guitar. Edited September 22, 2022 by Twang Gang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Well, good for him and whoever has that kind of dough. At least it's a nice looking guitar. I bet the Explorer they've teased will be a Hetfield Signature for 4K or more. Can't say I like that Gibson seems to cater to very wealthy people only these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 *Please note that the experience is not included in the price of the guitar; the experience is an invitation extended by Gibson Brands, Inc. lolz rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 30 minutes ago, rct said: *Please note that the experience is not included in the price of the guitar; the experience is an invitation extended by Gibson Brands, Inc. lolz rct Yeah its an odd way of putting things.. Like they are not paying for that experience as part of the cost of the rumoured 50k guitar.. Its like they are trying to disconnect the two things.. It will be interesting to see if this is a one off or they start doing stuff like this on a regular basis.. Even if I had that sort of money I wouldnt pay 50k to meet anyone even if it came with a free Tom Murphy guitar.... But as we know, I and most of us on here are not exactly the target audience. Edited September 21, 2022 by Rabs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, Rabs said: Yeah its an odd way of putting things.. Like they are not paying for that experience as part of the cost of the rumoured 50k guitar.. Its like they are trying to disconnect the two things.. It will be interesting to see if this is a one off or they start doing stuff like this on a regular basis.. Even if I had that sort of money I wouldnt pay 50k to meet anyone even if it came with a free Tom Murphy guitar.... But as we know, I and most of us on here are not exactly the target audience. "due to the Brazilian rosewood fretboard, it will only be available in the United States" Since you're in the U.K., it looks like you don't even have a chance at this "wonderful" experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 Just now, gearbasher said: "due to the Brazilian rosewood fretboard, it will only be available in the United States" Since you're in the U.K., it looks like you don't even have a chance at this "wonderful" experience. Yeah, I will just have to cry myself to sleep and get over it 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Twang Gang said: Kirk is going to put on a lot of weight if has to go to 50 "curated dinners" with buyers of this guitar. I am willing to bet there is only going to be one dinner and that's the reason it's 'not included in the price of the guitar'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) Due to reasons beyond my control, I'm about to sell my house. Which means I can buy about 15 of them and I can live in my car. At least, I'll have 1/2 month's worth of dinner. Edited September 21, 2022 by gearbasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNJ Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Whoa, hefty price tag. Think I'll wait for the Epiphone model to come out, no doubt at a more affordable $49K price point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Rabs said: Yeah, I will just have to cry myself to sleep and get over it 😄 Me too, but because I don’t have a M-36. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 2 hours ago, CNJ said: Whoa, hefty price tag. Think I'll wait for the Epiphone model to come out, no doubt at a more affordable $49K price point. Nah, the Epi version will be 5k and then you get to hand feed Kirk a bean burrito from Taco Bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 12 hours ago, gearbasher said: "due to the Brazilian rosewood fretboard, it will only be available in the United States" Since you're in the U.K., it looks like you don't even have a chance at this "wonderful" experience. Oh, how disappointing, I was so looking forward to using it next time I do a gig in some grotty pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 17 hours ago, jdgm said: I am willing to bet there is only going to be one dinner and that's the reason it's 'not included in the price of the guitar'. So they say. I mean, you don't actually believe those "free" phones your cell service lets you "upgrade" to are really free? They'll slip in a few extra fees every other month until you finally pay off your "free" phone. Look. If I'm going to pay 50 Gs for an artificially "aged" $3,000 guitar I should be getting hundreds of "pre-paid" dinners for the rest of my natural life. But I have better things to do with my life than be another item in Gibson's "tool" box. Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Whitefang said: So they say. I mean, you don't actually believe those "free" phones your cell service lets you "upgrade" to are really free? They'll slip in a few extra fees every other month until you finally pay off your "free" phone. Look. If I'm going to pay 50 Gs for an artificially "aged" $3,000 guitar I should be getting hundreds of "pre-paid" dinners for the rest of my natural life. But I have better things to do with my life than be another item in Gibson's "tool" box. Whitefang Nope its a bean burrito and your bank account is 50k lighter. I want one, just one forum members to share their experience when they do this. I don’t think we will though. Lots of Docs and Lawyers are probably pissing themselves over this rare opportunity. This is the thing that Gibson does that’s appalling in the name of pure unadulterated greed. Make a 3k guitar, beat it up and turn around and sell it for 50k. Oh I get to meet and eat with Kirk, wow he’s the cute one in ‘Tallica. This is the exact reason some slag Gibson on this forum. Utter lunacy. Edited September 22, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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