Description

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Ultra Light Aged in Southern Fade is a breathtaking recreation of one of the most sought-after guitars in history. Built with a lightweight one-piece mahogany back and a two-piece figured maple top joined with hide glue it delivers the resonance sustain and tonal character that defined the golden age of Gibson. The nitrocellulose finish has been treated with Murphy Labs ultra light ageing process giving the guitar the vibe of a lovingly played original while maintaining rock-solid reliability for todays player. A solid mahogany neck with a 50s rounded medium C profile is topped with an Indian rosewood fingerboard fitted with 22 historic medium-jumbo frets and trapezoid inlays for authentic vintage feel. At the heart of the guitars sound a pair of Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups bring the unmistakable voice of late-50s Les Pauls offering warm mids sparkling highs and rich sustain. Finished with period-correct hardware including an ABR-1 bridge lightweight aluminium stop bar and Kluson tuners this guitar is a true players dream wrapped in vintage-correct detail.