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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

Discover the GIBSON Custom Shop Limited Edition LE 1957 Les Paul Reissue, an iconic reinterpretation of one of the most sought-after guitars, designed for fans of authentic vintage tones.

Overview

The GIBSON Custom Shop Limited Edition LE 1957 Les Paul Reissue (LPR5726LE23267) draws inspiration from the legendary 1957 Les Paul Goldtop and the famous “Burst” trilogy from 1958 to 1960. With an Ultra Heavy Aged Refin Burst finish and open-coil pickups, this guitar offers a unique aesthetic while delivering authentic performance.

Exceptional Craftsmanship for Vintage Tones

Precision-engineered, the LE 1957 Les Paul Reissue features a meticulously crafted body, built using laser-scanned dimensions from vintage models. Its features include:

Solid mahogany body and neck with a “Long Neck Tenon” joint and “hot hide glue.”
Solid rosewood fingerboard.
Custom Alnico III Buckers, hand-wound to reproduce the warm, nuanced tones of period P.A.F. pickups.

This attention to detail guarantees a musical experience that is as authentic as it is memorable.

Artisanal craftsmanship for a unique aesthetic

Tom Murphy, the expert in guitar aging, collaborated with Gibson to create a new finish formula that perfectly mimics the typical imperfections of 1950s and 60s nitrocellulose lacquer. Every craftsman at the Murphy Lab has been trained by Tom Murphy himself, ensuring unparalleled expertise in the aging process.

Included with the guitar

The Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition LE 1957 Les Paul Reissue comes with a Custom Shop hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity, guaranteeing its value and heritage.

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

Guitar
- Model: GIBSON Custom Shop Limited Edition LE 1957 Les Paul Reissue
- SKU: Gibson LPR5726LE23267
- Type: Solid body electric guitar
- Origin: Made in the United States
- Body: Lightweight solid mahogany
- Top: Carved maple
- Neck: Solid mahogany "Long Neck Tenon" set neck, 1950s Chunky D profile
- Fingerboard: Solid rosewood, 22 Historic Medium-Jumbo frets
- 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 12th fret: 2.54 cm / 1.0"
Pickups
- Bridge pickup: Gibson Custom Bucker Alnico III humbucking pickup
- Neck pickup: Gibson Custom Bucker Alnico III humbucking pickup
- Controls: 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 Deluxe
- Silit: Nylon
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Glue: Hot Hide Glue
Accessories
- Included: Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case, certificate of authenticity
- Recommended string gauges: 010.046