Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1956 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar – Heavy Aged Candy Red – #62198

Masterful Craftsmanship and Timeless Tone – The Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1956 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar in Heavy Aged Candy Red

The Gibson Murphy Lab represents the pinnacle of vintage guitar recreation and craftsmanship. Spearheaded by renowned luthier Tom Murphy, this initiative brings to life the intricate details and legendary tones of Gibson’s most iconic guitars. Each instrument undergoes an artful aging process that mirrors decades of natural wear, providing an authentic vintage look and feel. With an acute focus on replicating the resonance and character of vintage models, the Murphy Lab guitars offer players a chance to experience the allure of classic instruments without compromise. Meticulously handcrafted and aged to perfection, the Gibson Murphy Lab guitars stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of Gibson while offering a glimpse into the past for modern players.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Material: Plain Maple 2 Piece
• Routing: 56 Les Paul-Carmelita Tilted
• Top: Plain Maple 2 Piece
• Back: 1 Piece Mahogany
• Body Top: .09 Cream

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24 3/4″
• Nut: Nylon
• Inlays: 2019 Reissue with New Material
• Fretwire: Jescar FW50078 130-970-93916
• Fingerboard Binding: .04 Cream

Hardware

• Hardware Material: Aged Nickel
• Machine Head: Kluson Reissue
• Bridge: ABR-1 Non-Wire
• Tailpiece: Light Weight with Long Stud, Anchor
• Jackplate: True Historic
• Truss Rod Cover: True Historic From Advanced
• Pickguard: True Historic R9-Routed For P90
• Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hats
• Switch Tip: True Historic Amber
• Backplates: Reissue Brown

Electronics

• Pickups: Custom Shop Soap Bars with Historic Cream Covers
• Controls: True Historic

Miscellaneous

• Case Type: Hardshell Case
• Included Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity

Manufacturer: Gibson
Model: LPR56M2M18471
SKU: I691612-N-62198-0-WHXE
UPC: 711106094007

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