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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

The GIBSON Custom Shop Limited Edition LE 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue With Birdseye Maple Top Ltd (LPR5926LE23259) is a must-have electric guitar for fans of vintage tones. This prestigious reissue pays homage to the iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard “Burst,” a true legend among musicians.

Overview

The year 1959 was undoubtedly the year that saw the birth of some of the best electric guitars of all time. This Les Paul Standard is part of a legendary trilogy, with models produced in 1958, 1959, and 1960 being particularly sought after. Crafted by the artisans at Murphy Lab, this guitar stands out for its design and exceptional features, offering an authentic playing experience.

A unique aesthetic thanks to its birdseye maple top

The Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition features a stunning birdseye maple top that gives it a unique and alluring appearance. Its uncovered bridge pickup adds an extra touch of elegance, making this guitar a true visual masterpiece.

Precision construction for an authentic vintage sound

Every detail of this guitar has been meticulously designed, based on laser-scanned dimensions of vintage models. The components have been carefully selected, ensuring top-tier acoustic performance:

Solid mahogany body and neck with a “Long Neck Tenon” joint and “hot hide glue”
Solid rosewood fingerboard for optimal playability
Hand-wound Custom Buckers Alnico IV pickups for a sound faithful to the P.A.F.s of the 1950s

Traditional lacquer for a flawless finish

Through a collaboration with luthier Tom Murphy, Gibson has developed a new varnish formula that perfectly mimics the imperfections of vintage nitrocellulose. The artisans at the Murphy Lab, all trained by Tom Murphy, have mastered aging techniques and give this guitar a distinctive and authentic character.

Includes: hardshell case and certificate of authenticity

To ensure the protection and value of your instrument, the GIBSON Custom Shop Limited Edition comes with a Custom Shop hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity.

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

Overview
- Model: Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition LE 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue with Birdseye Maple Top
- SKU: Gibson LPR5926LE23259
- Type: Solid body electric guitar
- Manufactured: Made in the United States
Body
- Body: Lightweight solid mahogany
- Top: Carved Birdseye Maple
Neck
- Type: Solid mahogany "Long Neck Tenon" set neck
- Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C
- Fingerboard: Solid rosewood
- Frets: 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 the 12th fret: 2.54 cm / 1.0"
Pickups
- Bridge pickup: Gibson Custom Bucker Alnico IV Humbucker
- Neck pickup: Gibson Custom Bucker Alnico IV 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 Single Line, Single Ring
- Nut: Nylon
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Glue: Hot Hide Glue
Accessories
- Included: Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case, certificate of authenticity
- Recommended string gauges: 010.046