Can I re-install mavericks from start up recovery mode onto usb or external hard drive?

so my hard drive hit the dust and had to buy a replacement hard drive. Unfortunately I am out of town and have no access to my original OSx disc. also, since my macbook pro is 09' I dont have an internet recovery option.
My old hard drive will boot up in recovery mode but it says that the hard drive is damaged and unrepairable. however when I boot up in recovery mode, it gives me the option to reinstall mavericks. I have a USB plugged in and when I click on the reinstall option, it asks me to select the disc where I want to install OSx. The usb also pops up but when I select it, it says
"This disk doesnt use the GUID partition table scheme. Use Disk Utility to change the partition scheme. Select the disk, choose the partition tab, select the volume scheme and then click options"
now I am no tech wiz, I can do some basic stuff but I just want to see if its possible to do get the installer onto the USB from here. is there anyway to get the installer on the USB?

i forgot to add, (and just incase it wasnt obvious) i want to get it on a usb so i can download it to the new harddrive

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