Description
The Murphy Lab is named after renowned luthier and Master Artisan at Gibson Custom Shop Tom Murphy. It is an elite division of Gibson Custom Shop that strives to deliver classic Gibson models that are historically accurate and realistically aged, with all the mojo and vibe of a vintage Gibson guitar! Thanks to Tom's expertise, these Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab models are the pinnacle of "relic'd" guitars, with a dedication to quality craftsmanship and period-accuracy in aesthetics, tone, and playability that is truly unmatched.
Described by Gibson as not just a tribute, but a clone of their original '59 Bursts, Gibson Custom Shop's 1959 Les Paul Standard is the closest thing you can get to an original. From chemically-curated plastics, to laser-scanned dimensions, Gibson Custom Shop has left no stone unturned in bringing period-correctness and authenticity to modern players. Its "Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape" is perfect for players who like a neck on the thinner side, while a one-piece lightweight mahogany body delivers heaps of sustain and a substantial in-hand feel.This '59 also features Ultra Light Aging by the Murphy Lab, perfect for players who don't want a heavy relic job. This Les Paul's top is absolutely stunning, with two pieces of figured maple that are remarkably well matched, all finished in Factory Burst. And thanks to the guitar's Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, you get the sweet vintage humbucking tone that changed the trajectory of rock and blues forever. From top to bottom, this Les Paul Standard '59 reissue is an absolute stunner, and is indicative of Gibson Custom Shop's (and by extension, the Murphy Lab's) commitment to producing reissues of the highest possible quality.
Weight: 8 lbs. 14.2 oz
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.88"
Neck Thickness at 2nd Fret: 0.99"
Specs:
Body
-Body Shape: Les Paul
-Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
-Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
-Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
-Weight Relief: None
-Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
Neck
-Material: Solid Mahogany
-Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
-Scale Length: 24.75"
-Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
-Fingerboard Radius: 12"
-Number Of Frets: 22
-Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
-Nut Material: Nylon
-Nut Width: 1.687"
-End of Board Width: 2.24"
-Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
-Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware
-Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
-Tuner Plating: Nickel
-Bridge: ABR-1
-Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
-Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
-Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
-Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
-TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
-Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
-Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
-Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
-Switchwasher: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
-Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
-Control Covers: Black Royalite
-Strap Buttons: Aluminum
-Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
-Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Electronics
-Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
-Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
-Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
-Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
-Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
-Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
-Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
-Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
SKU: LPR59ULFBNH1
