Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar, Beauty of the Burst 86, Heavy Aged

This Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard represents the pinnacle of vintage guitar craftsmanship and authenticity.

Inspired by the legendary sunburst instruments documented in "The Beauty of the 'Burst," this meticulously recreated classic features a hand-selected AAA maple top with period-correct sunburst finish and cherry aniline-dyed mahogany body. Every detail honors the original specification: the 1959 Carmelita mahogany neck profile, rosewood fingerboard with cellulose trapezoid inlays, and uncovered Custombucker pickups that deliver authentic vintage tone.

Heavy aged for an instrument with genuine character, this collector-grade Les Paul captures the essence of the most coveted guitars from the late 1950s - without the half-million-dollar price tag. A true masterpiece for discerning players and collectors alike. 

Serial#: 96078
Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz

Specifications

Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Profile: '59 Medium C Shape
Scale Length: 24.75 in
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Radius: 12 in
Neck Wood: Solid Mahogany
Frets: 22 Historic Medium-Jumbo
Nut: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687 in
End Of Board Width: 2.239 in
Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe SD90
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch washer: Replica 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: Uncovered, but Aged Authentic Nickel Silver Included
Neck Pickup: Gibson Exposed Double Classic White Custombucker
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Exposed Double Classic White Custombucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Strings Gauge: 10-46
Hardshell Case: Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
Gibson SKU: LPR59PSL22955