Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard, Heavy Aged, Slow Iced Tea Fade #934387

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Authentic vintage design

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard is a masterpiece that embodies the look, feel, and sound of a true vintage guitar. Every aspect has been meticulously crafted to replicate the iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard, known as the "Holy Grail" of electric guitars. From the stunning Slow Iced Tea Fade finish to the aged hardware and intricate woodwork, this instrument offers an experience that feels like stepping back in time. The Heavy Aged finish, expertly applied by the Murphy Lab, replicates decades of play wear, providing the character and soul of a well-loved vintage instrument.

Premium tonewoods and construction

Built with the finest materials, the Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard features a two-piece figured maple top paired with a one-piece lightweight mahogany back. This classic combination is known for its exceptional resonance, sustain, and tonal complexity, delivering the warm, rich sound that has made the Les Paul legendary. The top is secured using traditional hide glue, ensuring a superior connection between the top and back for enhanced tone. This commitment to vintage construction methods ensures that every note you play is infused with a full, balanced character.

Custombucker pickups for legendary tone

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard is equipped with Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, designed to deliver the classic PAF (Patent Applied For) tone that defined rock and blues in the 1950s and 60s. These unpotted pickups provide a pure, dynamic sound, capturing every nuance of your playing. If you crave warm, singing leads or punchy, articulate rhythm tones, the Custombuckers deliver with clarity and vintage warmth. Paired with the traditional CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, this Les Paul offers a versatile tonal palette that is unmistakably vintage.

Vintage neck profile and playability

Designed for an authentic playing experience, the Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard features a 50s Rounded Medium C neck profile, offering the perfect balance between comfort and classic feel. This neck is crafted from solid mahogany, providing excellent stability and resonance, while the Indian rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth playing surface with a 12-inch radius for comfortable chording and effortless bends. The long tenon neck joint, secured with hide glue, ensures excellent sustain and a solid connection between the neck and body.

Meticulous attention to detail

Every aspect of the Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard has been carefully designed to capture the essence of the original 1959 model. From the vintage-style Kluson Single Line, Single Ring tuning machines to the authentic cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays on the fingerboard, this guitar is a true work of art. The Murphy Lab’s Heavy Aged finish adds character, while details like the nylon nut, replica cellulose acetate butyrate pickguard, and gold Butyrate Top Hat control knobs further enhance the vintage aesthetic. Completing the package is an aged brown/pink Lifton Reissue 5-latch case, offering both protection and a touch of classic style.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard, Heavy Aged, Slow Iced Tea Fade
• Product Code: LPR59HASITFNH1

Body

• Body Style: Les Paul
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Top: 2-Piece Figured 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

• 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 & electronics

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