Gibson Custom Les Paul 1954 Reissue Staple Pickup HB Ebony Heavy Aged Murphy Lab Limited Edition New Unplayed Auth Dlr 8lb13oz #331

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GIBSON 1954 LES PAUL REISSUE STAPLE HB LIMITED EDITION

MURPHY LAB HEAVY AGED
EBONY W/ GOLD HARDWARE
PRODUCT# LPB5426LE23255
SERIAL# 46331
WEIGHT: 8 POUNDS 13 OUNCES

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A Limited Edition Tribute, with a twist, to the first Les Paul Custom

The Les Paul™ Custom has held a place of honor in Gibson history since its introduction in 1954, when it was introduced as the elegant, performance-driven counterpart to the original Les Paul Model. Today, that legacy is reborn in the Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue with Humbucker, Heavy Aged, Ebony — a limited run creation from Gibson Custom’s Limited Edition Collection. Drawing inspiration from decades of Made to Measure builds and the unmatched skill of the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, this exceptional instrument captures the refinement, authority, and unmistakable character of a first-generation Les Paul Custom, but with a twist.

This reissue showcases a solid mahogany body finished in a beautifully rendered Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer by the Murphy Lab, giving it the visual presence and feel of a well-loved original from Gibson’s first Golden Age. Multi-ply binding on the top and back adds a touch of sophistication, perfectly complementing the classic Ebony finish. The traditional Les Paul silhouette remains as striking and comfortable as ever, with no weight relief and a robust, resonant tone.

A mahogany neck carved to a 1950s Chunky D profile provides a substantial, confident feel in the hand, while the ebony fretboard offers exceptional smoothness. Block inlays, single ply binding, and reissue medium jumbo frets complete a playing surface designed for clarity, sustain, and expressive control. The long neck tenon construction contributes to remarkable stability and resonance, and the 12-inch fretboard radius ensures easy playability across chords, leads, and wide bends. A vintage correct nylon nut adds another authentic touch to the playing experience.

The electronics pairing is where the twist comes in. While not historically accurate, it is both distinctive and powerful. A Custom Staple pickup in the neck position provides crystalline clarity with rich harmonic detail, while an uncovered Custombucker Alnico 3 humbucker™ with zebra bobbins at the bridge replaces the standard P-90 and delivers warmth, drive, and dynamic sensitivity. With two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle switch, players can explore an impressively wide tonal palette with ease.

Classic hardware appointments reinforce the model’s historic identity. The ABR 1 Tune O Matic™ bridge, Stop Bar tailpiece, Kluson® Waffleback® tuners, and black plastics all reflect the era’s iconic aesthetic. Gold finished hardware adds a touch of understated luxury.

Every 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue with Humbucker, Heavy Aged, Ebony includes a Certificate of Authenticity and is housed in a Lifton™ reissue hardshell case. With its expertly aged finish, period-correct specifications, pickup modification, and exceptional craftsmanship, this limited edition instrument embodies everything that has made the Les Paul Custom a legend for more than seventy years.

General Specs: Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA Product Color: Ebony Relic/Aging Level: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Case Type: Hardshell Case Included Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)Body Body Shape: Les Paul Body Material: Mahogany Body Finish: Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer Top Material: Mahogany Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top and BackNeck Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Finish: Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer Neck Shape: Chunky 1950s Chunky D Fingerboard Material: Ebony Nut Material: Nylon Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm) Scale Length: 24.75" (628.7mm) Number of Frets: 22 Frets Neck Joint: Set Neck Fingerboard Inlay: Block Inlay Shape: Blocks Neck Binding: Single-PlyElectronics Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 Neck Pickup: Custom Staple Controls and Switching: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way ToggleHardware Hardware Color: Gold Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Tailpiece: Stop Bar Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback Saddle: Metal Pickguard: Multi-Ply Black Knobs: Black Top Hats Switch Cap: Amber