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Gibson Custom Shop LE 1959 ES-345 Reissue Bigsby Ltd - murphy lab heavy aged ebony

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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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Semi-hollow electric guitar

The iconic and timeless Gibson ES-345 has stood the test of time, adapting to the needs of modern musicians while retaining its vintage authenticity.

Overview

Developed in 1958 and in continuous production since May 1959, the Gibson ES-345 is a semi-hollow-body electric guitar that combines versatility and luxury. With its six-position Varitone pickup selector switch, it delivers rich tones that will delight guitarists of all styles. Inspired by the instruments in the Made To Measure line, the Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1959 ES-345 Reissue With Bigsby (59ES34526LE23271) is a majestic reinterpretation, ideal for those seeking authentic vintage tones.

A unique and distinctive style thanks to its Heavy Aged Ebony finish

This guitar stands out thanks to its Bigsby vibrato and stunning Heavy Aged Ebony finish, giving it an unmistakable look. Its versatility allows it to adapt to a variety of musical styles, such as:

Blues
Pop
Jazz
Rock
Hard Rock

Precision Craftsmanship for Perfect Tone

The construction of the Gibson ES-345 has been meticulously engineered, using laser-scanned dimensions from vintage models. The materials have been selected with the utmost care:

Three-piece body made of maple / poplar / maple
Mahogany neck with a “Long Neck Tenon” joint, glued with “hot hide glue”
Solid rosewood fingerboard
Custom Alnico III Buckers pickups, faithfully reproducing the warm and nuanced tones of the original P.A.F.s

A variety of tone options thanks to the Varitone circuit

The Varitone circuit allows you to explore a wide range of tones, offering six options filtered through five distinct settings, with a true bypass option in position 1 for a pure sound. This technical design makes the ES-345 a must-have for musicians seeking an authentic vintage feel while taking advantage of modern instrument-making techniques.

Technical sheet

Color Black
Custom shop Yes
Custom shop type Custom shop murphy lab
Electric Guitar Style Other body shape
Right-handed / Left-hand Right-handed

General
- Model: Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1959 ES-345 Reissue with Bigsby
- SKU: Gibson 59ES34526LE23271
- Type: Semi hollow body electric guitar with center block
- Manufactured in the United States
Materials
- Top / Back / Sides: 3-ply laminated Maple / Poplar / Maple
- Center Block: Maple
- Neck: Solid mahogany, "Authentic 1959" profile
- Fingerboard: Solid rosewood, 22 medium-jumbo frets
Dimensions & Specifications
- Scale length: 62.865 cm / 24.75"
- Radius: 30.48 cm / 12"
- Neck width at nut: 4.2863 cm / 1.6875"
- Neck width at 12th fret: 5.2375 cm / 2.062"
- Neck thickness at nut: 21.59 mm / .850"
- Neck thickness at the 12th fret: 24.13 mm / .950"
Electronics
- Humbucking pickup: Alnico 3 double-coil Custombucker
- Volume: per pickup
- Tone: per pickup
- Pickup selector switch: 3-position
- "Notch filter" selector: 6-position Varitone
Accessories
- Bridge: Gibson Tune-O-Matic ABR-1
- Tailpiece/vibrato: Bigsby
- Tuning machines: Kluson Deluxe
- Finish: Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer
- Hardshell case: Comes with a Gibson Memphis hardshell case
- Recommended string gauges: 10.46, 10.52