Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar, Light Aged, Dirty Lemon

The Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Murphy Lab Les Paul is an exceptional recreation of the legendary original, crafted with unmatched accuracy. Using laser-scanned measurements, chemically matched plastics, and flawlessly color-matched sunburst finishes, every detail is carefully reproduced. This guitar reflects decades of expert craftsmanship focused on delivering true authenticity. With Ultra Light Aging by Murphy Lab artisans, its finish and hardware show subtle wear that perfectly mimics the natural aging of a vintage Gibson from the Golden Era. Experience the most authentic look, feel, and sound of the iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard available today.

The Gibson Custom Shop exemplifies the highest standards of craftsmanship and sound quality. Meticulously crafted to honor Gibson’s legacy, this guitar combines precise authenticity with exceptional attention to detail. Every element reflects the original design, delivering an instrument that offers both historical accuracy and superior playability for discerning musicians. 

Serial#: 9 52849
Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz

Specifications

Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 24.75 in
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Radius: 12 in
Neck Wood: Solid Mahogany
Frets: 22 Historic Medium-Jumbo
Nut: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687 in
End Of Board Width: 2.239 in
Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuners: 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 III (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Strings Gauge: 10-46
Hardshell Case: Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case

Gibson SKU: LPR59LADLNH1