This guitar is the Pinnacle of luthier craftsmanship at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville. If you have played a Gibson Murphy Lab Les Paul then you know how incredible they play. This 1958 True Historic Reissue R8 has a beautilul ultra light relic and an elegant ultra light flame and extemely nice attention to detail in every aspect of this guitar. One of the earliest Bourbon Burst R8s ever produced by the Murphy Lab. The build date of this guitar is May of 2021 and the official Gibson Murphy Lab launch was in March of 2021 making this one of the very first R8s in this configuration of Ultra Light Bourbon Burst. Low serial numbers have always been very collectible. The inlay is highly figured with unique appointments and the aging is ultra light and tasteful. This guitar is definitely a player. The Bourbon Burst finish is stunning. Guitar and lifton case are in excellent like new condition. Has all case candy including the COA and warranty card and hang tags. Check my feedback, I only buy the absolute best playing guitars so buy with confidence that this guitar is an exceptional player. Will not be disappointed. The Murphy Lab Custom Bucker bridge pickup really screams like a vintage PAF and the Neck Pickup is super smooth and dynamic. The neck on this R8 is full but slimmer than the “baseball bat” neck and it plays fast and extremely accurate with narrow frets that allow it to play effortlessly. This Is a precision, top of the line instrument. The vintage tone curcuit and the murphy lab custom bucker unpotted alnico IIIs are spectacular. ive played other Murphy Labs and this one stood out as the best player and the best appointments. The attention to detail is self evident in this guitar when you see it and play it and hear it. Stunning guitar that plays incredible. Happy Guitar Hunting!