Description
A used Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue. This is a showroom model that has seen almost no use and is in fantastic condition. The guitar will ship with all original factory documentation and packaging. Additionally, before shipment our luthiers will provide a professional inspection and full setup, so it arrives ready to play. If you have any questions about this instrument or any of our great gear, please send us a message!
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 plenty of sustain and a substantial in-hand feel. This '59 also features Heavy Aging by the Murphy Lab, with plenty of dents, dings, scratches, and blemishes that give it the aesthetic of a well-worn '59 original. Even the case for this guitar has been relic'd to match, while its Green Lemon Fade finish further contributes to the guitar's worn vintage look. And thanks to this Les Paul'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.
Serial #: 931467
Weight: 8lbs 8.6 oz
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.90"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.00
Specs
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 Heavy Aged
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck 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: Authentic 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 Heavy 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
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
Case: Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
SKU: LPR59HAGLFNH1
