Gibson Murphy Lab '59 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged

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AUGUST 2021 GUITARIST
review
GIBSON MURPHY LAB
MURPHY OPTIONS
There are 50 different guitars in the
current Murphy Lab line-up based on some
20 historic Gibson models in different
ageing levels and colours.
Our 1959 ES-335 also comes in ultra-
light aged Ebony with gold-hardware
(£5,699) and, to the same spec as our
reviewed model, light aged in Watermelon
Red (£6,599) and ultra-heavy aged in
Vintage Natural (£8,199). Meanwhile, our
reviewed Junior comes in an ultra-light
aged format at £3,799 (there’s also a twin-
pickup 1957 Les Paul Special Single Cut
ultra-light at the same price).
The 1959 Les Paul Standard in Murphy
Lab dress starts at ultra-light aged in
Factory Burst, Southern Fade Burst and
Sunrise Teaburst (£6,099). The light aged
level comes in Dirty Lemon Burst, Cherry
Tea Burst and Royal Tea Burst (£6,999).
Next up is the heavy aged ’59, in Slow Iced
Tea Fade, Lemon Fade and Golden Poppy
Burst finishes (£7,899).
9. The dynamic duo:
Gibson’s tune-o-matic
bridge and stop (or
stud) tailpiece ensure
that the Les Paul’s
strings are both securely
anchored and properly
intonated – battle ready
and fighting fit!
10. Despite the ultra-heavy
wear to the finish and
hardware, the plastic
parts, such as this gold
top hat, appear new
11. Custom Shop
Custombuckers are
used here to capture
the legendary tones of
the Gibson PAF
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