The <strong>GIBSON Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue (64ESTLULEBNH1)</strong> semi-hollow body electric guitar belongs to the Murphy Lab collection inaugurated in 2021, for which a dedicated space has been created within the Custom Shop .

The instruments developed in this new department are incredible recreations of iconic Gibson models, true clones of the Golden Era.

For 25 years, Tom Murphy has practiced replicating the look and feel of vintage guitars. Based on this expertise, Gibson therefore collaborated with the master luthier to invent a new varnish formula which makes it possible to perfectly imitate the typical imperfections of nitrocellulose from the 1950s/60s, and to develop particular manufacturing techniques. .

Each craftsman working at the Murphy Lab has been personally trained by Tom Murphy to become an expert in the aging process.

Sold with Custom Shop case and certificate of authenticity.

Since 2014, Gibson has been using so-called “Hot Hide Glue” which has the characteristics of adhesives used in the 1950s.

Made from animal proteins, it has the particular advantage of simplifying maintenance and possible repairs.

<strong>Maintenance</strong>

The nitrocellulose varnish, as on vintage Gibsons, plays a major role in the 'breathing' of the instrument thanks to its porous nature (vibrations are not muffled by the lacquer). This varnish is, however, relatively sensitive to contact with the plastics and foams of certain stands, as well as to certain cleaning products that are too detergent.

To avoid damaging your guitar, we recommend Hercules stands whose foams have a specially designed non-abrasive formula; for maintenance, the Gibson Vintage Restoration Kit ensures effective cleaning and polishing without any risks.