Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard “CME Spec” Dirty Lemon Fade Ultra Light Aged Gibson

Gibson Custom Shop’s new Murphy Lab has one purpose: to take expert aging artist Tom Murphy’s proprietary techniques to the next level. Here, Tom and his personally trained team of artists use cutting-edge technology and Tom’s own processes, developed over years of careful testing, to produce perfect replicas of golden-age Gibsons, each dressed with Tom’s brand of authentic, hand-applied playwear, and scientifically reverse-engineered nitrocellulose lacquer, identical to that which the brand used in the 1950s and 1960s. Each Murphy Lab model corresponds to one of four distinct aging levels and features extra-rolled fingerboard binding for a broken-in feel and true-to-life look. 

Gibson Custom Shop’s 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is not just a tribute to the priceless original models — it’s a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to color-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of decades of work by Custom Shop’s expert team — a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. It’s the definition of cool, and it’s the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Model Number: LPR59PSL17683
Serial Number: CME01785
Finish Package: Murphy Lab
Construction: All Hide-Glue Construction
Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz
Case: Hardshell Case Historic Brown

Neck Material: Mahogany
Peghead: Reissue w/Silk Screen
Neck Dimensions: Carmelita Fine Carved

Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale: 24 3/4″
Fingerboard Binding: Cream
Nut: Nylon
Inlays: Trapaziods
Side Dots: Tortoise

Top Material: Hand Picked Flame Maple
Top Finish: Murphy Lab Dirty Lemon Fade Ultra Light Aged
Top Binding: Cream
Back Material: Mahogany
Back, Neck, Rims Finish: Murphy Lab No Cherry Ultra Light Aged
Routing: 59 Les Paul Carmelita Tilted
Body Dimension: 59 Les Paul

Hardware Material: Nickel Aged
Machine Heads: Kluson Reissue
Bridge: ABR-1 Non-Wire
Tailpiece: Light Weight w/Long Stud, Anchor
Jackplate: True Historic Black
End Pin: Aluminum
Truss Cover: True Historic Black
Pickguard: True Historic R9 Cream
Knobs: Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber
Switch Washer: Cream
Backplates: 2019 Reissue w/Custom Shop Medallion

Neck Pickup: S Bucker
Bridge Pickup: S Bucker
Pickup Covers: True Historic Nickel
Mounting Rings: True Historic Cream
Electronics: 2019 CPA (Paper-in-Oil Caps, Vintage Taper Pots)

Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity