Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged - Slow Iced Tea Fade

The Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged – Slow Iced Tea Fade represents the pinnacle of Gibson's Historic Collection, meticulously recreating one of the most sought-after electric guitars ever produced. Built using period-correct construction methods, premium tonewoods, and historically accurate appointments, this R9 delivers the unmistakable sound, feel, and visual character of an original 1959 Les Paul Standard.

The Murphy Lab's Heavy Aged treatment goes far beyond cosmetic relic work. Every finish check, worn edge, dulled hardware surface, and subtle mark has been painstakingly recreated to mirror decades of natural play wear. The ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer not only looks convincingly vintage but also allows the guitar to resonate freely, producing exceptional sustain, dynamic response, and a lively acoustic character.

Finished in the stunning Slow Iced Tea Fade, the figured maple top showcases beautiful vintage-inspired amber and honey hues that gradually transition across the flame, capturing the appearance of a well-preserved late-1950s Burst. Every instrument exhibits its own unique figuring, making each guitar visually distinctive.

At its core is a lightweight solid mahogany body paired with a carved figured maple top and a one-piece mahogany neck featuring the legendary 1959 profile. This combination produces the warm low end, vocal midrange, and articulate highs that have made the '59 Les Paul the benchmark for electric guitar tone for more than six decades. The long neck tenon construction further enhances resonance and sustain while remaining faithful to original late-'50s manufacturing techniques.

Electronically, the guitar is equipped with a pair of Gibson Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers, carefully voiced to recreate the open, airy character of original Patent Applied For (PAF) pickups. Clean tones are rich, three-dimensional, and highly articulate, while overdriven sounds deliver singing sustain, harmonic complexity, and exceptional note separation. From vintage blues and classic rock to jazz, country, and modern studio work, this guitar responds effortlessly to every playing style.

The hand-wired control assembly features CTS potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors, and vintage-correct wiring, allowing the volume and tone controls to interact smoothly while preserving clarity across their full range. Every component has been selected to provide the authentic playing experience expected from Gibson's flagship Historic instruments.

The Murphy Lab aging extends to every detail, including the hardware, plastics, binding, and neck finish. The result is a guitar that feels remarkably comfortable from the moment you pick it up, with the smooth, broken-in feel of an instrument that has been played and loved for generations.

Whether you're a serious collector searching for one of Gibson's finest Historic recreations or a professional player looking for inspiring vintage tone without the six-figure price tag of an original Burst, the Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue stands among the finest instruments Gibson has ever produced.

• Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection

• Murphy Lab Heavy Aged treatment

• Slow Iced Tea Fade ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish

• Lightweight solid mahogany body

• Highly figured carved maple top

• One-piece mahogany neck

• Authentic 1959 Medium C neck profile

• Indian rosewood fingerboard

• 22 Historic medium-jumbo frets

• Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays

• Long neck tenon construction

• Dual Gibson Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers

• Hand-wired electronics

• CTS potentiometers

• Paper-in-oil capacitors

• ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge

• Lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece

• Aged Kluson Deluxe tuners

• Historically accurate plastics and appointments

• Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case included

• Certificate of Authenticity and complete case candy included

• One of Gibson's most accurate recreations of the legendary 1959 Les Paul Standard

• Authentic Murphy Lab Heavy Aging provides the look and feel of a genuine vintage instrument

• Exceptionally resonant lightweight construction

• Rich PAF-inspired Custombucker pickups with outstanding clarity and dynamics

• Comfortable broken-in neck feel from day one

• Premium materials and historically correct construction throughout

• Outstanding choice for collectors, studio musicians, touring professionals, and discerning enthusiasts

• Delivers the iconic Les Paul tones heard on countless legendary recordings

• Model: 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue (R9)

• Series: Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab

• Finish: Heavy Aged Slow Iced Tea Fade

• Body: Lightweight Solid Mahogany

• Top: Figured Carved Maple

• Neck: One-Piece Mahogany

• Neck Profile: Authentic 1959 Medium C

• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Radius: 12"

• Frets: 22 Historic Medium Jumbo

• Pickups: 2 Gibson Custombucker Alnico III Humbuckers

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar

• Tuners: Aged Kluson Deluxe

• Case: Gibson Custom Shop Brown/Pink Hardshell Case

• Included: Certificate of Authenticity, Case Candy

MJ