Gibson Murphy Lab 59 Les Paul Std Lt Aged Dirty Lemon s#921680

The Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul™ Standard Reissue Dirty Lemon Burst Light Aged is the ultimate tribute to one of the most legendary electric guitars ever made. Built by the Gibson Custom Shop with obsessive attention to detail, this isn’t simply inspired by the original ’59 Les Paul Standard — it’s designed as a true clone, with every element recreated in extraordinary accuracy.

From laser-scanned dimensions and chemically recreated plastics to perfectly matched vintage burst colouring, this model represents the pinnacle of Gibson Historic Reissue craftsmanship. Finished with Murphy Lab Light Ageing, it delivers the vibe, feel, and visual character of a true Golden Era Les Paul, complete with lightly aged hardware and authentic wear patterns that simulate decades of natural play.

Loaded with a set of un-potted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, this guitar delivers the rich, open, harmonically complex tone that defines the best vintage Les Pauls.

Features & Specs:

• Model: Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue

• Finish: Dirty Lemon Burst (Murphy Lab Light Aged)

• Weight: 3.7kg

• Top: 2-piece figured maple (hide glue fit)

• Back: 1-piece lightweight mahogany

Neck

• Neck Material: Solid mahogany

• Neck Profile: Authentic ’59 Medium C-shape

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Fingerboard: Indian rosewood (hide glue fit)

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"

• Frets: 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo

• Nut Material: Nylon

• Nut Width: 1.687"

• End of Board Width: 2.24"

• Inlays: Cellulose nitrate trapezoid

• Neck Joint: Long tenon (hide glue fit)

Hardware

• Hardware Finish: Nickel (Murphy Lab Light Aged)

• Bridge: ABR-1

• Saddles: Nickel-plated brass

• Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminium stop bar

• Tuners: 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: Gold butyrate 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: Aluminium

• 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)

Accessories Included:

• Certificate of Authenticity

• Mounted Custom Shop switch plate medallion

• Reissue switch backplate (in case)

A truly iconic Murphy Lab creation, this 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue delivers historic looks, feel, and tone with the unmistakable character of a vintage original — finished in an unforgettable Dirty Lemon Burst.