Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop, Ultra Light Aged, Double Gold

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop, Ultra Light Aged, Double Gold Overview

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Ultra Light Aged in Double Gold is a meticulously crafted reissue that embodies the essence of one of Gibson’s most iconic models. This guitar is a product of the Murphy Lab, a specialized division of the Gibson Custom Shop, known for its commitment to historical accuracy and masterful aging techniques under the direction of Tom Murphy.

Key Specifications:

• Finish:

  • Double Gold: A rich, deep gold finish that faithfully replicates the original 1957 Goldtop, treated with the Ultra Light Aging process. This gives the guitar subtle wear and patina, resembling a well-preserved vintage instrument.

• Body:

  • Shape: Les Paul
  • Back: Lightweight Mahogany, known for its warm and resonant tonal qualities.
  • Top: 2-piece Plain Maple, adding brightness and clarity to the overall tone.
  • Weight Relief: None, preserving the solid body feel characteristic of original Les Pauls.
  • Binding: 1-ply Royalite, consistent with the vintage aesthetic.

• Neck:

  • Neck Wood: Solid Mahogany, providing strength and a warm tone.
  • Neck Profile: Chunky C-Shape, offering a comfortable grip reminiscent of the original 1957 models.
  • Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, known for its smooth feel and rich tonal response.
  • Number of Frets: 22 Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall, true to the original specifications for accurate playability.
  • Inlays: Trapezoid, made from Cellulose Nitrate, adding to the vintage look.

• Hardware:

  • Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1, a vintage-correct design that enhances tuning stability and sustain.
  • Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar, contributing to the guitar’s sustain and resonance.
  • Knobs: Gold Top Hat, period-correct for the 1957 model.
  • Tuners: Kluson, offering a reliable and vintage-accurate tuning experience.
  • Plating: Nickel, with Ultra Light Aging by the Murphy Lab, giving the hardware a subtle, aged look.

• Electronics:

  • Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted), delivering a clear, articulate sound with a warm vintage tone, reminiscent of the original PAF pickups.
  • Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted), providing a balanced tone with smooth highs and solid lows.
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, with a 3-way Switchcraft selector, offering full control over the guitar’s tonal range.

• Additional Features:

  • Strings: Comes strung with .010 - .046 gauge strings.
  • Case: Includes a Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case, offering period-correct protection for the guitar.
  • Extras: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, a Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion, and a Reissue Switch Backplate.