The Murphy Lab is named after renowned luthier and Master Artisan at Gibson Custom Shop Tom Murphy. It is an elite division of Gibson Custom Shop that strives to deliver classic Gibson models that are historically accurate and realistically aged, with all the mojo and vibe of a vintage Gibson guitar! Thanks to Tom's expertise, these Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab models are the pinnacle of "relic'd" guitars, with a dedication to quality craftsmanship and period-accuracy in aesthetics, tone, and playability that is truly unmatched.

Gibson Custom Shop's 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue gets the full Custom Shop treatment, with laser-scanned dimensions and only the finest materials used to deliver the most authentic '58 reissue you can find. It has all the hallmarks of a 1958 Les Paul Standard: a Chunky C-shape neck, Narrow-Tall frets and a 2-piece plain maple cap. If you're a player who prefers a thicker neck and a plain maple top as opposed to flame, then the '58 is the Les Paul for you. Plus, it features a Lemon Burst finish, and Light Aging from Gibson Custom Shop's elite Murphy Lab, for a tastefully aged look. Plus, the guitar's Custombucker 3 Alnico pickups churn out the sweet humbucking tone that lifted Les Pauls into the tonal stratosphere. With its remarkable historical accuracy and tonal integrity, Gibson Custom Shop's 1958 Les Paul Standard more than lives up to its name with unmatched attention to detail.

The photos in this ad are of the exact Gibson Custom Shop guitar you will receive: serial number 80544. This one's Lemon Burst finish and Light Aging give it a refined look. If you prefer plain tops to flame, then you'll love this LP. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions about this '58 Les Paul Reissue!

Specs:

Body
-Body Shape: Les Paul
-Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
-Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
-Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
-Weight Relief: None
-Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Light Aged

Neck
-Material: Solid Mahogany
-Profile: Chunky C-Shape
-Scale Length: 24.75"
-Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
-Fingerboard Radius: 12"
-Number Of Frets: 22
-Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
-Nut Material: Nylon
-Nut Width: 1.687"
-End of Board Width: 2.24"
-Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
-Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware
-Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
-Tuner Plating: Nickel
-Bridge: ABR-1
-Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
-Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
-Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
-Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
-TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
-Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
-Control Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
-Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
-Switchwasher: Silkscreened 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

Electronics
-Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
-Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
-Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
-Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
-Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous
-Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
-Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
-Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case

SKU: LPR58LALBNH1