Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup Bigsby Reissue - light aged ebony

The GIBSON Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup With Bigsby Vibrato Reissue solid body electric guitar (LPB357LAEBBG1) is part of the Murphy Lab collection inaugurated in 2021, for which a dedicated space has been created within the Custom Shop. The instruments crafted 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.