Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Golden Poppy Burst Heavy Aged

Based on the legendary 1959 Les Paul Standard, this model features a Heavy Aged finish with both the top and back meticulously worn to reveal the natural wood beneath. The aged hardware further captures the look and feel of a well-played vintage original, complete with decades of character and vibe.

Key features include rolled binding, True Historic-spec parts, unpotted Custom Buckers, Luxe capacitors, and CTS 500K audio taper pots, all details faithful to the golden era of Gibson craftsmanship. At 3.9kg, this Les Paul strikes the perfect balance in weight, delivering rich resonance and classic tone without compromise.

Specifications

• Top: 2-piece figured maple, hide glue fit
• Back: 1-piece lightweight mahogany
• Body Material: Solid mahogany
• Binding: 1-ply Royalite
• Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
• Neck Profile: Authentic ’59 Medium C-shape
• Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
• Neck Joint: Long tenon, hide glue fit
• Fingerboard: Indian rosewood, hide glue fit
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 22, authentic medium-jumbo
• Nut Width: 1.69" / 42.85 mm
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (unpotted)
• Serial Number: 931679
• Weight: 3.85 kg
• Case: Genuine Aged Gibson Lifton hard case
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, manual, tags, toggle switch knob

Gibson Murphy Lab

Discover true Gibson innovation, the Murphy Lab. A specialized division within the Gibson Custom Shop dedicated to recreating vintage guitar classics. Led by master artisan Tom Murphy, whose expertise has been integral to the Gibson Custom Shop's success, this program offers custom aging for unparalleled authenticity. With 25 years of experience in replicating the essence of vintage instruments, Tom Murphy brings unmatched precision and passion to aging guitars, ensuring every detail reflects the timeless character of the originals.