[RRP £5499] Gibson 2023 Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Std. Bourbon Burst
£4,440.00
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Gibson 2023 Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged in Bourbon Burst with Custombucker Alnico 3 Pickups & Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall Frets
Serial: 83247
Excellent Condition
| 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: £4440 | New RRP: £5499 | £1059 SAVING (over new RRP)
Overview
If you would like to go back to the beginning of the Burst, it doesn't get classier than this beautiful Bourbon R8.
It is a pleasure to bring you something very special from the rarefied heights of Gibson Custom Shop's Murphy Lab...this 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, creating a reissue with exacting, unparalleled authenticity.
Purchased brand new in June 2024 (from an authorised Gibson Custom Shop dealer), this guitar has had only light play over the past couple of years. It is in excellent condition throughout; it has just a few light additional signs of wear, mainly on the lower bout of the back, one surface scrape toward the middle, and one on the left-side edge. Any additional patina is not incongruous with the overall look from the Murphy Lab aging. The narrow/tall frets are in excellent condition and show limited 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 sports 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.
Please see above for full specifications, or get in touch for further information. Please note that the original strap buttons have been changed to Schallers.
The weight of this guitar is 3.91kg (8.62lbs). Please see the photos for all the included case candy.
The original Lifton Reissue 5-latch Brown/Pink hardshell case is included. It is in excellent condition throughout with minimal signs of wear.
Shipping information is available below. This Bourbon Burst R8 is feature-packed - if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Consigned goods: Pre-owned item sold on behalf of a private client. No VAT is charged and no VAT invoice is available.
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Quantity
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