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The Murphy Lab is the section specializing in the “Aging” process of the Gibson Custom Shop. Like Lloyd Loar, Les Paul or Ted McCarty, Tom Murphy is an inseparable figure in the history of Gibson. After a brief stint at the Nashville sawmill, which he joined in 1989, he joined the paint department where he acquired fundamental knowledge to become a specialist in finishing and more particularly in nitrocellulose varnish.
In 1994 he established his own company. He will devote several years to analyzing the characteristics of vintage Gibson guitars, and developing exclusive techniques for varnishing and early maturation of instruments. Impressed by this unequaled expertise, Gibson decided to collaborate with the master builder and introduced the “Aged” models in 1999. The plebiscite was unanimous. To meet exponential demand, Gibson is opening the Custom Shop Murphy Lab division in Nashville Tennessee in 2021. Each craftsman on the team is trained in person by Tom Murphy for complete mastery of the sophisticated tools and procedures needed to craft these guitars. exceptional.

The Murphy Lab offers four levels of aging:

Ultra Light reproduction of an instrument that would have spent most of its existence carefully stored in its case. The rate of wear is very subtle, with a discreet V.O.S. style patina. (Vintage Original Specs).
Light presents more frank but nevertheless discreet marks (scratches of pick, small shocks).
Heavy presents the appearance of a guitar having spent several decades on the road, with many marks on the varnish at the level of the friction zones (belt buckle, forearm, back of the sleeve). Metal parts are oxidized by Murphy Lab.
Ultra Heavy is the ultimate stage of aging. You will have in your hands the replica of a Les Paul or an SG having been the subject of intensive use since its acquisition in the late 1950s. but naturally arranged on all the surface of the instrument, significant oxidation and patina.

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Folk guitar

The Gibson J-45, nicknamed "The Workhorse," has been a true mainstay in the world of acoustic guitars since its introduction in 1942. This Dreadnought Slope Shoulder has left an indelible mark on the sound of American music, featuring on numerous legendary albums. With its warm, balanced tones, it has become a must-have for musicians around the world.

Overview

The GIBSON Custom Shop Greatest Hits Collection 1942 J-45 All Mahogany (RS4245AMLAPSL1275) pays homage to the original model, reimagined in an all-mahogany version, and enhanced by a Murphy Lab Light Aged Vintage Sunburst finish. This finish gives it a remarkably authentic vintage look.

High-Quality Materials for Unmatched Tone

This acoustic guitar is crafted from premium solid woods:

Mahogany top
Mahogany back and sides
Adirondack spruce braces
Rosewood fingerboard

The all-mahogany construction of the Gibson 1942 J-45 All Mahogany produces a sound that is both rich and deep, with round, punchy bass, well-defined mids, and full-bodied treble. Natural compression enhances the overall sound, delivering a rich and lively listening experience.

An instrument designed for music enthusiasts

This warm and dynamic steel-string acoustic guitar will appeal to fans of a variety of styles, including traditional folk, blues, and bluegrass. It evokes the feeling of playing an authentic vintage instrument that has only improved with age over the decades.

A collection inspired by the greatest

The Murphy Lab collection, launched in 2021, is a dedicated space within the Custom Shop. The instruments produced by this department are faithful recreations of iconic Gibson models, directly inspired by the Golden Era. Thanks to the expertise of Tom Murphy, who has spent 25 years recreating the look and character of vintage guitars, each instrument is crafted using specific manufacturing techniques and a new finish formula that mimics the imperfections typical of the 1950s and 1960s.

Every craftsman at the Murphy Lab has been trained by Tom Murphy himself, becoming an expert in the aging process and ensuring a high-quality final result.

Technical sheet

Acoustic & electro-acoustic Acoustic
Acoustic guitar color Sunburst
Acoustic Guitar Style Dreadnought
Custom shop Yes
Custom shop type Custom shop murphy lab
Number of strings of an acoustic guitar 6 strings
Right-handed / Left-hand Right-handed

GIBSON Custom Shop Greatest Hits Collection 1942 J-45 All Mahogany
SKU Gibson RS4245AMLAPSL1275
Steel-string acoustic guitar (bronze/steel strings)
Dreadnought Round Shoulder style
Made in the USA
Solid mahogany top
Solid mahogany back and sides
Hand-scalloped "Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, red spruce braces with hide glue"
Set mahogany neck, Chunky Soft V profile
Rosewood fingerboard, 19 frets
Scale length 24.75"
Radius: 12"
Neck width at 1st fret: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
Neck width at last fret: 5.70 cm / 2.245"
Rosewood bridge
Gibson Strap open-back tuning machines, cream buttons
Bone nut
Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Sold with a Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case