Gibson Custom Shop | Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Aged w/ Brazilian Rosewood
Pick Your Favorite Finish Among the First-Ever Murphy Lab Brazilian Rosewood Limited Run Les Paul Standard Models at CME!
Tom Murphy, the namesake of the Murphy Lab, was central in the creation of the Gibson Custom Shop and personally developed the process of aging guitars, refining his own set of tools and techniques to age guitars with more accuracy and attention to detail than had ever been done before at Gibson.
Now, this first-ever Murphy Lab-aged Brazilian Rosewood run of 1959 Reissue Les Paul Standards features super lightweight mahogany bodies, AAAA-figured maple tops that were cherry-picked and set aside specifically for this release, and (of course) Brazilian Rosewood fingerboards. The Murphy Lab aging is distinct from other Murphy Lab offerings and completely exclusive to this very special run, with a heavy treatment and notable touches, like custom-aged plated and plastic parts.
Since Tom’s well-earned legacy as a Master Luthier and pioneer at Gibson Custom is a testament to his dedication to the art of guitar making, every limited edition Murphy Lab-aged Brazilian Rosewood 1959 Les Paul Standard reissue model includes a leather-wrapped COA book, an insert mentioning the limited quantities, and an aged Lifton hardshell case.
Only 50 guitars will be made for each of the five colors available from CME as part of this very special run, so order yours from CME today before all have been spoken for!
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