However, that all proved to be the ultimate red herring, because CEO2’s owner has been officially revealed… and it’s not James Hetfield.

Gibson Guitars on Tuesday (Dec. 14) released the first for-sale versions of Megadeth bandleader Dave Mustaine 's new signature instruments with the Tennessee-based guitar manufacturer.

The guitar was modeled after a 1967 Gibson Flying V, and yes, the guitar is playable — “A Hard Day’s Night” was played on the guitar at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in 2000.

The Aquaman star announced his latest high-profile Gibson in a new post on Instagram, in which he revealed he wanted to acquire CEO2 as a birthday present for his 16-year-old son, with whom he ...