A few days ago we posted about Gibson potentially working on some kind of James Hetfield signature Explorer model. The model was shown off by Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian and even featured the phrase ‘Do Epic Shit’ written in a very Hetfield-looking manner.
So it was for Hetfield, right? Nope! The model (dubbed CEO2) was for actor and noted metal fan Jason Momoa’s son. Momoa noted in his Instagram post that the model was the first-ever Gibson painted by Gueikian, and is apparently for charity. So y’know, stay tuned – maybe in 2025 we’ll get some Hetfield goodness.
“When the universe is listening, moments like this happen. In my heart, I’ve been searching for an explorer just like Papa Het’s—something that would make my son freak out. I raised him on Metallica
“With no intention whatsoever, my hermano @gueikian was making a very special @gibsonguitar Explorer CEO2. Before he posted anything, I called to ask what I should get just looking for advice. He tells me, ‘Just wait, I’ve got a surprise for you. I’m making this guitar for charity.’ OKAY.
“As I slowly saw the process unfold on Instagram, I was truly blown away. I was there the first time Cesar painted his first guitar in fact, I have it. To see all of this come full circle, watch METALLICA for the first time with my children, and now give my son a handmade guitar from the CEO of Gibson, who just happens to be mi hermano, is enough to make this big toughy tear up.
“HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY, MY LIL WILD ANIMAL. PAPA LOVES YOU. Now start shredding and melting faces. Forever thankful. Love you, CESAR. ALL MY ALOHA, J.”
