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Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard #961232 - murphy lab aged tobacco sunburst

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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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Single cut electric guitar

Unique copy bearing the serial number 961232. Net weight (without case): 4.16 kg.

Discover the reissue of the legendary 1959 Les Paul Standard, an iconic model that represents the pinnacle of Gibson craftsmanship. Crafted by the Murphy Lab, this electric guitar is a true treasure for fans of vintage tones.

Overview

The GIBSON Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue #961232 (LPR59PSL229959) is a stunning reinterpretation of the famous 1959 Les Paul “Burst.” Crafted with artisanal precision, it embodies the dimensions and tonal characteristics of vintage models while offering an exceptional playing experience.

Meticulous Craftsmanship for an Authentic Sound

This guitar is crafted with the utmost care, using laser-scanned dimensions to ensure accuracy compared to historical models. Its features include:

Solid mahogany body and neck with a “Long Neck Tenon” joint and “hot hide glue”
Solid rosewood fingerboard
Hand-wound Custom Buckers pickups, calibrated to faithfully reproduce the sound of vintage P.A.F.s

This combination of high-quality materials and artisanal craftsmanship delivers an authentic vintage feel that will appeal to even the most discerning guitarists.

An aging process mastered by experts

Drawing on 25 years of experience, Tom Murphy has developed unique aging techniques that mimic the imperfections and character of 1950s and 1960s nitrocellulose lacquer. Every craftsman at the Murphy Lab has undergone rigorous training under his guidance to master this process, ensuring a visual and sonic result that is extremely faithful to the original.

Included: a Custom Shop hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity

The GIBSON Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue comes with an elegant Custom Shop hardshell case, as well as a certificate of authenticity, attesting to the quality and authenticity of this prized instrument.

Technical sheet

Color Sunburst
Custom shop Yes
Custom shop type Custom shop murphy lab
Electric Guitar Style Single Cut
handle with head yes
Number of strings 6 strings
Right-handed / Left-hand Right-handed

General Information
- Model: GIBSON Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue
- SKU: Gibson LPR59PSL229959#961232
- Type: Solid body electric guitar
- Manufacturing: Made in the United States
Wood
- Body: Lightweight solid mahogany
- Top: Carved figured maple
- Neck: Solid mahogany, "Long Neck Tenon" set neck, Authentic '59 Medium C profile
- Fingerboard: Solid rosewood, 22 Historic Medium-Jumbo frets
Dimensions
- Scale length: 24.75"
- Radius: 30.38 cm / 12"
- Neck width at 1st fret: 4.28498 cm / 1.687"
- Neck width at 12th fret: 5.6896 cm / 2.24"
- Neck thickness at 1st fret: 2.26 cm / .900"
- Neck thickness at the 12th fret: 2.54 cm / 1.0"
Pickups and Controls
- Bridge pickup: Gibson Custom Bucker Humbucker (humbucking pickup)
- Neck pickup: Gibson Custom Bucker humbucking pickup with double coil
- Volume: Per pickup
- Tone: Per pickup
- Pickup selector switch: 3-position
- Potentiometers: CTS 500k Audio
Hardware
- Bridge: Gibson Tune-O-Matic ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Gibson Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuning machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Nut: Nylon
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Glue: Hot Hide Glue
Accessories
- Hardshell case: Sold with a Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case
- Certificate: Certificate of Authenticity
- Recommended string gauges: 010.046