Up for sale is a 2025 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue (R9) in Lemon Burst, finished by Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged

This guitar is a true collector-grade example with an absolutely stunning flame maple top that has incredible depth and movement in the light. The Murphy Lab aging is extremely convincing and gives the guitar the look and feel of a real late-50s burst that has seen decades of honest play. The fretboard on this guitar is the darkest rosewood you can find on the market is almost ebony black ! This guitar was hand picked over 10 others r9 Murphy labs , and is pretty much brand new due i bought it new 8 months ago ago and I just used for recordings sessions .

Specs

• Model: 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue R9
• Year: 2025
• Finish: Lemon Burst
• Aging: Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged
• Top: Highly figured flame maple
• Body: Lightweight solid mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany, 1959 profile
• Fingerboard: Indian rosewood
• Pickups: Custom Shop Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminum stopbar
• Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop Lifton case
• Includes: COA, case candy, and all original paperwork

weight 8.14lbs !

Condition

Excellent condition. The guitar has the Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged finish from the factory, so all wear is original to the aging process. It has been well cared for in a smoke-free environment. Guitar was made in April 2025 so is not even a year old !

Tone & Playability

This R9 delivers the classic late-50s Les Paul tone — rich low end, vocal mids, and sweet top end. The Custombuckers provide incredible clarity and dynamic response whether clean or through a cranked amp.

The neck is comfortable and substantial without feeling oversized, making it a joy to play.

Why This One

What really sets this guitar apart is the top. The flame is wide, deep, and extremely three-dimensional, easily one of the nicest tops you’ll find on a Murphy Lab R9.