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Kirk Hammett to Share Stories Behind His Legendary Guitars in New Book

Metallica's Kirk Hammett will share the stories behind some of his favorite guitars in a new coffee table book, 'The Collection: Kirk Hammett.'

The 400-page book (available to order now via Gibson Publishing) delves into Hammett’s life and music via his massive collection of guitars. The tome features new interviews with Hammett about the instruments he’s used over the years, including his 1979 Flying V and “Greeny,” the 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard previously owned by Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green and Thin Lizzy’s Gary Moore. I feel the book captures the rich history and artistry behind each of these unique and rare instruments.

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