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Gibson Custom Shop | Introducing the Murphy Lab

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The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue is a striking recreation that sings like the historic original. Built in the Custom Shop with period-correct appointments and superior attention to detail, its journey continued in the Murphy Lab. Utilizing aging techniques created by Master Artisan Tom Murphy, this reissue emerged looking like a vintage Gibson with five decades of heavy play wear. Lacquer checking and hardware with a muted patina complete the transformation. Loaded with a set of CustomBuckers, the Heavy-aged ’58 Standard sets a new one for historical authenticity, and will become the centerpiece of your collection.

Main Features

  • Mahogany body with a 2-piece maple top
  • Mahogany neck with chunky C-profile, rosewood fretboard
  • Dual Gibson CustomBucker Alnico III pickups
  • No-wire ABR-1 bridge, stopbar tailpiece, vintage-style tuning machines Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish

Constructed From Mahogany and Maple

This classic ’58 Gibson Les Paul Standard features a mahogany body and figured maple top, just like the classic. Marrying the two unique woods makes for a combination like no other.

Chunky C-Shape Neck

The mahogany neck has a Chunky C-shaped profile, which will make this Les Paul Standard feel like it belongs in your hands. Adding extra playing pleasure is the rosewood fretboard with narrow frets. With the Chunky neck profile for maximum bending leverage and a stunning maple top, this Les Paul Reissue is instantly comfortable to play.

Powerful Pickups

The Les Paul 1958 Standard Reissue is packed with a pair of Gibson CustomBuckers that sound authentically 1958. If you’re looking for an electric guitar that delivers that vintage PAF tone, you won’t find it in another one.

Historic Hardware

The ABR-1 bridge with lightweight aluminum Stop Bar stopbar tailpiece, and vintage-style Kluson tuners match original ’58 specs. They also bear the patina of the past, thanks to the Murphy Lab's aging process.

Heavy Aged Finish

The Murphy Lab puts this guitar through a Heavy Aging process, simulating a half century of life on the road. That means plenty of buckle rash, plus light arm, neck and peghead wear. The lacquer checking patterns stick out prominently (and beautifully); the hardware is heavily-aged to match.

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue comes with a certificate of authenticity and a brown and pink reissue 5-latch hardshell case.
Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Lemon Burst
Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Lemon Burst
Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Lemon Burst

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  • Narrow frets
  • Indian rosewood fingerboard
  • Chunky-C neck profile
  • Plain maple top
  • Heavily aged with the Murphy Lab aging process
  • Two Custombucker Alnico III pickups
  • No-Wire ABR-1 bridge
  • Hard shell case included
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Body
  • Body Type: Single Cutaway Solidbody
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body finish: Aged
Neck
  • Neck shape: Chunky-C 
  • Neck wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
Fingerboard
  • Material: Indian rosewood
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Narrow
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Trapezoid
  • Nut width/material: 1.687"/Nylon
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Country of Origin: United States

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