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Gibson 2023 Custom Murphy Lab 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Heavy Aged | MINT |
£5,499.00
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Gibson 2023 Custom Shop Murphy Lab R4 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Heavy Aged in Double Gold w/Matching Aged Lifton 5-Latch Reissue Case | Mint Condition |
Serial: 43193
| Custom Soapbar P-90 Pickups | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Hardware (Nickel) | Wraparound Bridge | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany Back | 2-Piece Plain Maple Top | Hide Glue Adhesives | Solid Mahogany Neck (50s Rounded Medium C) | Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall Frets | Indian Rosewood Fretboard | Aged Trapezoid Inlays | Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Plastics | Authentic '50s No-Tube Truss Rod | Kluson Single Line - Single Ring Tuners | CTS 500K Audio Taper Pots | Gold Speed Knobs | Paper-in-Oil Capacitors | Amber Catalin Switch Tip | Case Candy | COA | Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case |
Our Price: £5499 | New RRP: £6799 | £1300 SAVING (over new RRP)
Overview
We bring you something very special from the rarefied heights of Gibson Custom Shop's Murphy Lab...this stunning Heavy Aged 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue showcases the absolute pinnacle of Gibson in all its Double Gold glory!
Tom Murphy and his team have crafted a miraculous reissue that brings to life every essence of an instrument from Gibson's Golden Era. From the period accurate ultra-thin nitrocellulose finish, Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall frets, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate "CAB" plastics, right down to the hide glue adhesives, the smallest of minutiae has been poured over to create a reissue with exacting and unparalleled authenticity.
This guitar is in mint condition having only had extremely light play over the few months that it's been owned by its one careful owner. It is in immaculate condition throughout with no "supplementary" wear to the exquisite Heavy Age relic work. The Historic Narrow/Tall frets are in excellent condition and show virtually no signs of use.
This Les Paul has a 1-Piece Mahogany Body married to a Plain Maple top for that iconic tonewood combination. This, merged with the oft-praised Wraparound bridge, has helped create a Les Paul with a huge amount of sustain and resonance - this R4 positively sings, you will not be disappointed!
To accurately replicate the iconic early-50s Les Paul tone, it is sporting two Custom Soapbar P-90 pickups. These Custom P-90s deliver a highly versatile tonal palette - cutting, raw, yet still warm.
The 50s Rounded Medium C neck is super comfortable in the hand giving a substantial vintage feel without being unwieldy. A fine Indian Rosewood fretboard is inlaid with classic Gibson Trapezoid markers then finished with Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall frets and a 12" radius for the definitive classic Les Paul feel.
All case candy is present including the Certificate of Authenticity, hang tags, Gibson Custom Warranty Information booklet etc. This all comes in a supremely high quality Aged Lifton Historic 5-Latch padded hard case - this is a work of craftsmanship in itself!
The weight of this guitar is 3.94kg/8.68lbs.
The full specification and shipping information is below - this Murphy Lab 1954 Goldtop Reissue is feature packed, naturally if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Features
BODY
Body Style: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief: None
NECK
Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
HARDWARE
Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
Bridge: Wraparound
Tailpiece: Wraparound
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers: Brown Royalite
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Pickup Covers: Cream Soapbar
ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
Quantity
Only 1 left in stock
Shipping & Returns
Shipping: U.K. delivery is charged at £16.50 and is via the Parcelforce Express 24 service. We usually ship the next working day (Mon. - Fri.) after cleared payment. UK delivery only. We can't deliver to P.O. Boxes. In the unlikely event that there is damage to the item you must notify us immediately on the day that you receive it.
Returns: Returns are allowed within 14 days of purchase. Goods must be returned to us in the exact same condition that they were sent in and you must contact us beforehand to authorise a return - no exceptions. The buyer is responsible for the item being safely returned and the return postage costs. The buyer must insure the item to its full value to avoid loss.
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