“After Kirk introduced me to Greeny, it felt only right to return the favor”: Kirk Hammett let Al Di Meola play his iconic Greeny – so the fusion virtuoso let him play his prized Elegant Gypsy Black Beauty

Al Di Meola and Kirk Hammett.

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett has been afforded the rare chance to play Al Di Meola’s legendary Black Beauty Gibson Les Paul – after he let the jazz icon get hands-on with his Greeny electric guitar.

The virtuosos have been striking up a friendship of late, with Di Meola on the guest list for Metallica’s launch party for their new channel on SiriusXM last week.