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The brand Gibson
Custom Shop & Star’s Music
In 1994 he established his own company. He will devote several years to analyzing the characteristics of vintage Gibson guitars, and developing exclusive techniques for varnishing and early maturation of instruments. Impressed by this unequaled expertise, Gibson decided to collaborate with the master builder and introduced the “Aged” models in 1999. The plebiscite was unanimous. To meet exponential demand, Gibson is opening the Custom Shop Murphy Lab division in Nashville Tennessee in 2021. Each craftsman on the team is trained in person by Tom Murphy for complete mastery of the sophisticated tools and procedures needed to craft these guitars. exceptional.
The Murphy Lab offers four levels of aging:
- Ultra Light reproduction of an instrument that would have spent most of its existence carefully stored in its case. The rate of wear is very subtle, with a discreet V.O.S. style patina. (Vintage Original Specs).
- Light presents more frank but nevertheless discreet marks (scratches of pick, small shocks).
- Heavy presents the appearance of a guitar having spent several decades on the road, with many marks on the varnish at the level of the friction zones (belt buckle, forearm, back of the sleeve). Metal parts are oxidized by Murphy Lab.
- Ultra Heavy is the ultimate stage of aging. You will have in your hands the replica of a Les Paul or an SG having been the subject of intensive use since its acquisition in the late 1950s. but naturally arranged on all the surface of the instrument, significant oxidation and patina.
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Single cut electric guitar
Unique copy bearing the serial number 721287. Net weight (without case): 3.89 kg.
The GIBSON Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue solidbody electric guitar (LPR57LADBDGNH1) is part of the Murphy Lab collection inaugurated in 2021, for which a dedicated area has been created in the Custom Shop.
Highlights of the GIBSON Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop
- Faithful recreation of an iconic Golden Era model with meticulous aging.
- Hand-aged nitrocellulose finish using Tom Murphy methods.
- Handcrafted construction with « Hot Hide Glue » faithful to the 50s.
- Excellent acoustic resonance thanks to a fine, porous finish.
- Supplied with Custom Shop case and certificate of authenticity.
Key features of the GIBSON Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop
A mythical reissue
The Murphy Lab 1957 Goldtop is an iconic reissue designed to perfectly reproduce the aesthetic and sonic characteristics of a Les Paul from the late ’50s. Thanks to Tom Murphy’s expertise, each instrument benefits from a unique and authentic aging process.
Mastery of aging
Each Murphy Lab luthier has been personally trained by Tom Murphy to master the natural aging techniques of the nitrocellulose finish. The result: a guitar that looks as if it has elegantly weathered the decades.
Traditional « Hot Hide Glue
Used in the ’50s, this protein glue has now been revived to provide better vibration transmission, as well as to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
Vintage nitrocellulose finish
The fine, porous finish contributes to the natural breathing of the wood, essential for optimal vibrations. It gives the instrument a lively, evolving sound.
Optimized maintenance
As the varnish is sensitive, we recommend the use of Hercules stands with non-abrasive foams, as well as Gibson’s Vintage Restoration Kit for safe, high-performance cleaning.
A stage-ready instrument
Despite its vintage look, this guitar is perfectly suited to both stage and studio, offering modern playability combined with the authenticity of the ’50s.
Expert advice
- An exceptional guitar with an impressive level of detail.
- A pure, inspiring vintage sound, ideal for blues, rock and jazz fans.
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