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Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Murphy Lab Light Aged Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

Sold Out $ 7,798.00

The Original Workhorse, Aged to Perfection

The allure and legend of the Gibson J-45™ live on in the new Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45. Inspired by the holy grail of vintage acoustic instruments, luthiers in Montana meticulously crafted a J-45 just like the most popular and celebrated version in structure and components. The new 1942 Banner J-45 includes a Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top hand-sprayed with a historic-style burst, hot hide glue top bracing for better tonal response, and a bone nut and saddle. It features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Serial Number: 22533042

Weight: 4.0lbs

Specifications

Neck

Profile: Historic
Scale Length: 628.65mm/24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 19
Frets: Legend Wire
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint

Body

Body Style: Round Shoulder
Body Shape: J-45
Body Material: Mahogany
Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Side: Mahogany
Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing Red Spruce Braces w/ Hide Glue
Binding: Single-Ply Top and Back
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware

Finish: Aged Nickel
Bridge: Rosewood; Rectangle, Open Slot
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Strap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, Aged
Pickguard: Tear Drop Tortoise, Aged
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Bone

Misc.

Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case: Period Correct Hardshell Case
Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity

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Gibson Custom 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo Murphy Lab Light Aged Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

Gibson

Sold Out $ 8,158.00

The Look, Feel, and Sound of a Vintage SJ That Has Been Lightly Played

The Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo features the vibe of a vintage Gibson Acoustic that has been well cared for for generations. The thermally aged Adirondack red spruce top and rosewood back and sides have outstanding tonal response and superior playability. At home playing first-position chords or picking lead blues licks, the Southern Jumbo is a versatile instrument. Proudly displaying the "Only a Gibson is Good Enough" banner on the headstock, this custom instrument also includes an open slot bridge, a bone saddle and nut, and the classic 1.77" nut width. It features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Serial Number: 22183011

Weight: 4.4lbs

Specifications

Neck

Profile: C
Scale Length: 628.65mm/ 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 19
Frets: Legend Wire
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 44.95mm/1.769"
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Graduated Parallelograms
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint

Body

Body Style: Round Shoulder
Body Shape: J-45
Body Material: Rosewood
Top: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Back: Rosewood
Side: Rosewood
Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing Red Spruce Hide Glue
Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware

Finish: Aged Nickel
Bridge: Rosewood; Belly Down, Open Slot
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Open Back, Cream Button
Pickguard: Tear Drop
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Bone

Misc.

Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case: Period Correct Hardshell Case
Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity

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Gibson Custom 1957 SJ-200 Murphy Lab Light Aged Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

Gibson

$ 7,799.00 $ 9,358.00

All the Vibe, Feel, and Vintage Allure of the Famous Fifties Jumbo

The King of the Flat-tops, with the vintage vibe and feel from the era that gave birth to some of the most prized Gibson Acoustic instruments. This new Custom Shop 1957 SJ-200 offers details such as hand-selected maple for the back and sides, a headstock stinger, and our thermally aged top for the full vintage effect. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Serial Number: 20564027

Weight: 4.6 lbs

Specifications

Neck

Profile: Rounded
Scale Length: 647.7mm/ 25.5"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 20
Frets: Standard
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint

Body

Body Style: Super Jumbo
Body Shape: SJ-200
Body Material: Flamed Maple
Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Back: Flamed Maple
Side: Flamed Maple
Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing w/ Hide Glue
Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware

Bridge: SJ-200 Four Bar Mustache
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Gotoh with Keystone Buttons
Pickguard: Murphy Lab Casted SJ-200
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Black with Wide White
Bridge Pins: Bone

Misc.

Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case: Period Correct Hardshell Case
Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity

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Gibson Custom 1958 ES-335 Reissue Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Electric Guitar - Tobacco Burst

Gibson

$ 7,999.00 $ 9,598.00

This very special limited run of 1958 ES-335 Reissue models celebrates the debut of one of the most versatile, game-changing and prolific Gibsons ever made. The ES-335 was the world's first semi-hollow guitar model, imagined by former Gibson President Ted McCarty who later called it his proudest contribution. It has been in continuous production since its debut with support from countless legendary artists including B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton and Warren Haynes.

Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present this limited edition 1958 ES-335 Reissue featuring Murphy Lab light aging, a vivid Tri-Color Sunburst finish, a big '58 rounded neck profile and an unbound fingerboard - a feature found only on 1958 ES-335 models. This version is one of three commemorating the inaugural ES-335, limited to 130 instruments each in celebration of Gibson's 130th Anniversary. Included with each guitar is a brown Lifton ™M hardshell case with pink lining and a custom certificate of authenticity.

Serial Number: A840075

Weight: 8 lbs

Specs

Body

Shape: ES-335
Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Side: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Binding: 1-Ply Cream Top and Back

Neck

Neck: Solid Mahogany
Profile: '58 Unbound Fat C-Shape
Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65
Number of frets: 22 - Historic Narrow/Tall '58 Size
Nut: Nylon
Inlay: Nitrocellulose Dot

Hardware

Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Tuners: Kluson Single-Line, Single Ring
Plating: Aged Nickel

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors, Mono Varitone Switch

Case & SKUs

Case: Custom Shop Lifton Hardshell Case
SKU: TBD

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Gibson Custom 1958 ES-335 Reissue Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Electric Guitar - Tobacco Burst

Gibson

$ 7,999.00 $ 9,598.00

This very special limited run of 1958 ES-335 Reissue models celebrates the debut of one of the most versatile, game-changing and prolific Gibsons ever made. The ES-335 was the world's first semi-hollow guitar model, imagined by former Gibson President Ted McCarty who later called it his proudest contribution. It has been in continuous production since its debut with support from countless legendary artists including B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton and Warren Haynes.

Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present this limited edition 1958 ES-335 Reissue featuring Murphy Lab light aging, a vivid Tri-Color Sunburst finish, a big '58 rounded neck profile and an unbound fingerboard - a feature found only on 1958 ES-335 models. This version is one of three commemorating the inaugural ES-335, limited to 130 instruments each in celebration of Gibson's 130th Anniversary. Included with each guitar is a brown Lifton ™M hardshell case with pink lining and a custom certificate of authenticity.

Serial Number: A840353

Weight: 7.6 lbs

Specs

Body

Shape: ES-335
Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Side: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Binding: 1-Ply Cream Top and Back

Neck

Neck: Solid Mahogany
Profile: '58 Unbound Fat C-Shape
Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65
Number of frets: 22 - Historic Narrow/Tall '58 Size
Nut: Nylon
Inlay: Nitrocellulose Dot

Hardware

Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Tuners: Kluson Single-Line, Single Ring
Plating: Aged Nickel

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors, Mono Varitone Switch

Case & SKUs

Case: Custom Shop Lifton Hardshell Case
SKU: TBD

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Gibson Custom 1958 ES-335 Reissue Murphy Lab Light Aged Electric Guitar - Tri-Color Sunburst

Gibson

Sold Out $ 7,798.00

This very special limited run of 1958 ES-335 Reissue models celebrates the debut of one of the most versatile, game-changing and prolific Gibsons ever made. The ES-335 was the world's first semi-hollow guitar model, imagined by former Gibson President Ted McCarty who later called it his proudest contribution. It has been in continuous production since its debut with support from countless legendary artists including B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton and Warren Haynes.

Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present this limited edition 1958 ES-335 Reissue featuring Murphy Lab light aging, a vivid Tri-Color Sunburst finish, a big '58 rounded neck profile and an unbound fingerboard - a feature found only on 1958 ES-335 models. This version is one of three commemorating the inaugural ES-335, limited to 130 instruments each in celebration of Gibson's 130th Anniversary. Included with each guitar is a brown Lifton ™M hardshell case with pink lining and a custom certificate of authenticity.

Serial Number: A840113

Weight: 8 lbs

Specs

Body

Shape: ES-335
Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Side: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Binding: 1-Ply Cream Top and Back

Neck

Neck: Solid Mahogany
Profile: '58 Unbound Fat C-Shape
Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65
Number of frets: 22 - Historic Narrow/Tall '58 Size
Nut: Nylon
Inlay: Nitrocellulose Dot

Hardware

Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Tuners: Kluson Single-Line, Single Ring
Plating: Aged Nickel

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors, Mono Varitone Switch

Case & SKUs

Case: Custom Shop Lifton Hardshell Case
SKU: TBD

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Gibson Custom 1958 ES-335 Reissue Murphy Lab Light Aged Electric Guitar - Tri-Color Sunburst

Gibson

Sold Out $ 7,798.00

This very special limited run of 1958 ES-335 Reissue models celebrates the debut of one of the most versatile, game-changing and prolific Gibsons ever made. The ES-335 was the world's first semi-hollow guitar model, imagined by former Gibson President Ted McCarty who later called it his proudest contribution. It has been in continuous production since its debut with support from countless legendary artists including B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton and Warren Haynes.

Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present this limited edition 1958 ES-335 Reissue featuring Murphy Lab light aging, a vivid Tri-Color Sunburst finish, a big '58 rounded neck profile and an unbound fingerboard - a feature found only on 1958 ES-335 models. This version is one of three commemorating the inaugural ES-335, limited to 130 instruments each in celebration of Gibson's 130th Anniversary. Included with each guitar is a brown Lifton ™M hardshell case with pink lining and a custom certificate of authenticity.

Serial Number: A840165

Weight: 8.2 lbs

Specs

Body

Shape: ES-335
Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Side: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Binding: 1-Ply Cream Top and Back

Neck

Neck: Solid Mahogany
Profile: '58 Unbound Fat C-Shape
Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65
Number of frets: 22 - Historic Narrow/Tall '58 Size
Nut: Nylon
Inlay: Nitrocellulose Dot

Hardware

Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Tuners: Kluson Single-Line, Single Ring
Plating: Aged Nickel

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors, Mono Varitone Switch

Case & SKUs

Case: Custom Shop Lifton Hardshell Case
SKU: TBD

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Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Limited Edition Brazilian Rosewood w/ Bigsby Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Electric Guitar - Tri-Burst

Gibson

Sold Out $ 23,998.00

The Gibson Custom Shop and Murphy Lab are proud to introduce a new limited run incorporating Tom Murphy's deep knowledge of vintage guitars, passion for his craft, and inspired creativity to bring his vision of the ultimate 1959 Les Paul™ Standard reissues to life. These extraordinary guitars utilize handpicked materials of the highest quality, including Brazilian rosewood fretboards, super lightweight mahogany bodies, and AAAA-figured maple tops that were cherry-picked and set aside specifically for this release. Their Murphy Lab aging is unique and distinct from other Murphy Lab offerings and completely exclusive to this distinguished limited run, with a heavy treatment and notable touches like custom-aged plated and plastic parts. Each finish option was developed and selected by Tom Murphy as well. A total of six colors, with 50 guitars in each color, will be a part of this very special limited run, and a leather-bound certificate of authenticity and an aged Lifton™ hardshell case are also included with each one of these exceptional instruments.

Serial Number: 94081

Weight: 9.8lbs

Specifications

Body

Body Style: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: Super Lightweight Mahogany
Top: Hand-Selected AAAA Figured Maple
Binding: Single Ply Cream Royalite, Top and Fingerboard
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

Profile: '50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
End of Board Width: 2.239" / 56.89mm
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Aged
Bridge: ABR-1 Historic Reissue
Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar; 1950s-style Bigsby B7 on Tom's Tri-Burst
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hat
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Plastic Parts: Murphy Lab Aged
Control Covers: Black Royalite; Gibson Custom Shop Medallion Switchplate Cover, Blank Switchplate Cover in the Case
Strap Buttons: 2 - True Historic, Bottom and Shoulder
Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers: Murphy Lab Aged Nickel

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custombucker, Alnico 5 Magnet, Zebra Coils (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker, Alnico 5 Magnet, Zebra Coils (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories: Leather Bound Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switchplate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case

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Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar - Double Gold

Gibson

$ 5,499.00 $ 6,958.00

1957 Les Paul Goldtop Ultra Light Aged

As Good as Gold

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.

The iconic '57 Goldtop has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. Its elegant gold finish, classic solid mahogany/maple construction, and versatile humbucking pickups represent everything one could possibly need in a Les Paul™ model. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop's tireless quest for accuracy to the original year of production, from the woods to the construction to the parts and precise contours throughout. Each Custom Shop Reissue is every bit the instrument and statement piece as the priceless vintage examples, providing an ownership experience that is endlessly fun. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Detailed Specifications

Serial Number: 74875
Weight: 8.4 lbs

Body

Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged

Neck

Material: Solid Mahogany
Profile: '50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687"
End of Board Width: 2.24"
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switchwasher: Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers: Brown Royalite
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case

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Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Light Aged Electric Guitar - Dirty Lemon

Gibson

$ 8,199.00 $ 9,798.00

1959 Les Paul Standard Butterscotch, Murphy Lab Light Aged

The Holy Grail

Gibson Custom Shop's 1959 Les Paul™ Standard Reissue is not just a tribute to the priceless original models -- it's a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to color-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of decades of work by Custom Shop's expert team -- a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. It’s the definition of cool, and it's the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago. It features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Serial Number: 943945
Weight: 8.8 lbs

Detailed Specifications

Body

Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2 Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Mahogany Light Weight
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Light Aged

Neck

Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Bridge: ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers: Black Royalite
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case

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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged 1963 Firebird V w/ Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue

Gibson

Sold Out $ 9,098.00

When Gibson hired famed automotive designer Ray Dietrich to create a radical new solid body guitar, rock 'n roll history ensued. With its offset shape, neck-through construction, and scorching mini-humbuckers™, the '63 Firebird™ V became an instant classic. The Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present this exacting replica of a vintage original, which uses authentic contours, dimensions and construction methods for an incredible ownership and playing experience. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Serial Number: 401713
Weight: 8.6 lbs
SKU: FB5ULPBNM1