Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Light Aged Electric Guitar

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue is a striking recreation that sings like the historic original. Built in the Custom Shop with period-correct appointments and superior attention to detail, its journey continued in the Murphy Lab. Utilizing aging techniques created by Master Artisan Tom Murphy, this reissue emerged looking like a vintage Gibson with five decades of average play wear. Lacquer checking and hardware with a muted patina complete the transformation. Loaded with a set of CustomBuckers, the Heavy-aged ’58 Standard sets a new one for historical authenticity, and will become the centerpiece of your collection.

Main Features

• Mahogany body with a 2-piece maple top
• Mahogany neck with chunky C-profile, rosewood fretboard
• Dual Gibson CustomBucker Alnico III pickups
• No-wire ABR-1 bridge, stopbar tailpiece, vintage-style tuning machines
• Murphy Lab Light Aged finish

Constructed From Mahogany and Maple

This classic ’58 Gibson Les Paul Standard features a mahogany body and figured maple top, just like the classic. Marrying the two unique woods makes for a combination like no other.

Chunky C-Shape Neck

The mahogany neck has a Chunky C-shaped profile, which will make this Les Paul Standard feel like it belongs in your hands. Adding extra playing pleasure is the rosewood fretboard with narrow frets. With the Chunky neck profile for maximum bending leverage and a stunning maple top, this Les Paul Reissue is instantly comfortable to play.

Powerful Pickups

The Les Paul 1958 Standard Reissue is packed with a pair of Gibson CustomBuckers that sound authentically 1958. If you’re looking for an electric guitar that delivers that vintage PAF tone, you won’t find it in another one.

Historic Hardware

The ABR-1 bridge with lightweight aluminum Stop Bar stopbar tailpiece, and vintage-style Kluson tuners match original ’58 specs. They also bear the patina of the past, thanks to the Murphy Lab's aging process.

Light Aged Finish

This reissue gets a Light aging from the Murphy lab. It bears the subtle scars of a guitar that's been babied, but still lived a life over the last 50+ years. You'll see dings, pick trails, finish flaking, lacquer checking and softened edges all over the instrument.

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue comes with a certificate of authenticity and a brown and pink reissue 5-latch hardshell case.