Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar, Southern Fade Burst, Ultra Light Aged

The Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Murphy Lab Les Paul is a spot-on tribute to the legendary originals, crafted with incredible precision. Using laser-scanned specs, chemically matched plastics, and spot-on Southern Fade Burst colors, every detail is nailed perfectly. This guitar is the result of decades of expert craftsmanship, bringing true vintage vibes to your hands. Thanks to the Murphy Lab’s Ultra Light Aging, its finish and hardware show just the right amount of wear—like it’s been rocking stages since the Golden Era. It’s the ultimate way to experience the magic of the 1959 Les Paul Standard with a fresh, playful twist.

The Gibson Custom Shop exemplifies the highest standards of craftsmanship and sound quality. Meticulously crafted to honor Gibson’s legacy, this guitar combines precise authenticity with exceptional attention to detail. Every element reflects the original design, delivering an instrument that offers both historical accuracy and superior playability for discerning musicians. 

Serial#: 952868
Weight: 8 lbs 1 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: 50s Rounded Medium C
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 Single Line, Single Ring
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: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
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: LPR59ULSFNH1