Gibson Custom Shop 1958 ES-335 Reissue Ltd - murphy lab light aged tri-burst

The GIBSON Custom Shop Limited Edition Murphy Lab 1958 ES-335 Reissue (58ES335PSL21800) commemorates the 130th anniversary of the first semi-hollow body electric guitar, and was the brainchild of former CEO Ted McCarty, who considered it his most important contribution to the brand. It has remained in production since the beginning, promoted over the decades by legendary artists such as B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton, and Warren Haynes. It belongs to the Murphy Lab collection inaugurated in 2021, for which a dedicated space has been created within the Custom Shop. The instruments elaborated in this new department are incredible recreations of iconic Gibson models, true clones of the Golden Era. For 25 years, Tom Murphy has practiced reproducing the look and temperament of vintage guitars. Based on this expertise, Gibson collaborated with the master luthier to invent a new varnish formula that perfectly imitates the imperfections typical of 1950s/60s nitrocellulose, and to develop special manufacturing techniques. Each craftsman working in the Murphy Lab has been personally trained by Tom Murphy to become an expert in the aging process. Sold with Custom Shop case and certificate of authenticity. Since 2014, Gibson has been using so-called "Hot Hide Glue" with the characteristics of adhesives used in the 1950s.
Made from animal proteins, it has the particular advantage of simplifying maintenance and repairs.MaintenanceThe nitrocellulose varnish, as on Gibson period instruments, plays a major role in the instrument's "breathing" thanks to its porous nature (vibrations are not muffled by the varnish). To avoid damaging your guitar, we recommend Hercules stands with specially formulated, non-abrasive foams; for maintenance, Gibson's Vintage Restoration Kit ensures effective cleaning and polishing without risk.