Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard, Light Aged, Lemon Burst #83471

Full Description

Iconic vintage design

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard is a faithful recreation of a legendary guitar, capturing the iconic look and feel of the late 1950s. This model is crafted with a solid mahogany body and a plain maple top, perfectly replicating the classic aesthetics that made the original Les Paul a timeless icon. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish adds an authentic, worn-in look, simulating decades of natural play wear. This finish treatment is meticulously applied by skilled artisans, giving each guitar a unique character with subtle ageing patterns that enhance its vintage appeal.

Premium craftsmanship and materials

At the heart of the Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard is an unwavering commitment to quality and precision. The body features a two-piece plain maple top and a one-piece lightweight mahogany back, bonded using traditional hide glue for superior resonance. The neck is solid mahogany with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, offering a comfortable, full grip that feels just right in your hands. The fingerboard is made from Indian rosewood, adorned with aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays that further enhance its vintage look. Every detail, from the Royalite body binding to the authentic long tenon neck joint, has been meticulously crafted to match the original specifications of the 1958 Les Paul Standard.

Legendary PAF-style tone

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard is equipped with Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, delivering the legendary PAF-style tone that defined a generation of music. These pickups are carefully designed to replicate the warm, dynamic, and responsive sound of vintage Gibson humbuckers. Because they are unpotted, they retain a natural openness and clarity, allowing every nuance of your playing to shine through. Paired with CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, this guitar offers smooth, expressive control over your sound. It’s a perfect choice for everything from warm, mellow tones to biting, articulate leads.

Vintage-style hardware

True to its vintage inspiration, the Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard is outfitted with period-correct hardware that not only looks authentic but also delivers reliable performance. The bridge is an ABR-1 model with nickel-plated brass saddles, paired with a lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece for enhanced resonance and sustain. The tuning machines are Kluson Single Line, Single Ring models, providing accurate and stable tuning. Even the finer details, such as the butyrate gold top hat control knobs, amber Catalin switch tip, and laminated cellulose acetate butyrate pickguard, have been carefully selected to maintain the historical accuracy of this iconic guitar.

Unmatched playability and feel

Playing the Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard is a truly immersive experience. The 50s Rounded Medium C neck profile offers a substantial, comfortable grip that’s perfect for blues bends, powerful chords, and fluid solos. The Indian rosewood fingerboard features historic narrow/tall frets, allowing for smooth, precise playing while maintaining the tonal clarity of the fingerboard wood. With the long tenon neck joint, secured using traditional hide glue, this Les Paul delivers exceptional sustain and resonance, making every note ring out with clarity. The combination of premium materials, vintage construction methods, and expert craftsmanship ensures a playing experience that's unforgettable.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard, Light Aged, Lemon Burst
• Product Code: LPR58LALBNH1 #83471

Body

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

Neck & fretboard

• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• 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
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
• Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware & electronics

• Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
• Bridge: ABR-1 with Nickel-plated Brass Saddles
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Control Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
• Switch Washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
• 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