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Gibson 2023 Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Bourbon Burst ULA | Excellent |
£4,599.00
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Gibson 2023 Custom Shop Murphy Lab R8 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged in Bourbon Burst | Excellent Condition |
Serial: 83247
| Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) Pickups | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Lightly Aged Hardware | No-Wire ABR-1 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 | Butyrate Gold Top Hats | Paper-in-Oil Capacitors | Amber Catalin Switch Tip | Aluminium Stop Bar | COA | Case Candy | Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case |
Our Price: £4599 | New RRP: £5499 | £900 SAVING (over new RRP)
Overview
We bring you something very special from the rarefied heights of Gibson Custom Shop's Murphy Lab...this absolutely stunning 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue showcases the absolute pinnacle of Gibson in all its Bourbon Burst (Ultra Light Aged finish) 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.
Purchased brand new in June of 2024 (from an authorised Gibson Custom Shop dealer), this guitar has only had light play over the few short months that it has been owned. The guitar is in excellent condition throughout with only minor signs of usage, not incongrous with the Ultra Light Aged level of Murphy Lab finish. The 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. As you'd expect, this '58 reissue is highly resonant with mounds of sustain, notes project with distinct articulation - this Murphy R8 is certainly not one to miss!
To accurately replicate the classic 50s Les Paul tone, the guitar is sporting two Custombucker Alnico 3 (unpotted) pickups. Gibson's engineers have spent years in development and testing to produce this highly accurate recreation of the original PAF humbucker. Gibson say these are some of the most accurate PAF recreations available with deeply rich harmonic characteristics.
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, original style selector switch cover, Gibson Custom Warranty Information booklet etc. This all comes in a supremely high quality Lifton Historic 5-Latch padded hard case - this is a work of craftsmanship of itself!
The guitar weighs-in at a comfortable 3.92kg (8.64lbs).
With an RRP of £5499 this is your chance to grab a great deal on a beautiful Bourbon Burst Murphy '58 Reissue!
Full specification and shipping information is below - this Murphy Lab R8 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 Light Aged
Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers: Black Royalite
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
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: 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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