Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Electric Guitar - Molten Amber Burst Heavy Aged with Hardshell Case

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There are few electric guitars that have shaped modern music as profoundly as the 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Available right now at Haggerty's Music, this Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue captures the spirit of one of the most coveted vintage guitars ever built while offering the precision and reliability of modern craftsmanship. Originally produced during what many collectors consider Gibson's "Golden Era," the 1959 Les Paul has become the benchmark against which virtually every premium electric guitar is measured. Revered by legendary players across blues, rock, jazz, country, and fusion, original examples have become some of the world's most valuable instruments, inspiring Gibson Custom Shop to recreate every nuance with extraordinary attention to detail.

This Limited Edition model elevates that legacy even further through the artistry of Gibson's Murphy Lab. Led by renowned finish expert Tom Murphy, the Murphy Lab has redefined vintage recreations by developing painstaking aging techniques that authentically replicate decades of natural wear, checking, oxidation, and lacquer aging. The Heavy Aged treatment extends far beyond cosmetics; every worn edge, dulled piece of hardware, subtle finish checking pattern, and broken-in feel has been carefully executed by hand to create an instrument that immediately feels like a treasured original that's been played on countless stages over generations. Combined with the exclusive Molten Amber Burst finish and hand-selected AAA figured maple top chosen by Gibson's “Made to Measure” team, no two guitars are exactly alike.

Beneath its vintage-inspired appearance lies everything players expect from an exceptional late-'50s Les Paul. A lightweight, one-piece mahogany body without weight relief provides the rich resonance, sustain, and harmonic complexity that define the model, while the one-piece mahogany neck carved to the revered Authentic 1959 profile offers a substantial yet remarkably comfortable feel. The long neck tenon construction further enhances sustain and acoustic response, creating an instrument that feels alive in your hands before it's ever plugged in.

A matched set of Custombucker Alnico 4 humbuckers faithfully recreates the open, dynamic character of the original late-1950s Patent Applied For pickups, delivering exceptional touch sensitivity, articulate note separation, and warm harmonic richness. From singing blues leads and classic rock crunch to jazz cleans and expressive country tones, this guitar responds beautifully to every nuance of your playing and your guitar's controls. The result is an instrument that can move effortlessly between delicate clean passages and roaring overdriven solos while retaining outstanding clarity and musicality throughout its entire tonal range.

Finished with aged nickel hardware, period-correct plastics, gold Top Hat knobs, and housed in its Custom Shop Lifton-style hardshell case, this Limited Edition Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue represents the pinnacle of Gibson Custom craftsmanship. Whether you're a discerning collector, recording artist, or performing guitarist seeking one of the finest recreations of the most iconic Les Paul ever produced, this extraordinary instrument delivers an inspiring playing experience worthy of its legendary heritage.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Molten Amber Burst

Body

• Body Material: One-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Body Top Material: Hand-Selected Two-Piece AAA Figured Maple
• Body Finish: Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Style: Solidbody (Non-Weight Relieved)

Neck

• Headstock Type: Gibson Open Book (3+3)
• Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Authentic 1959
• Neck Finish: Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.876” at 1st Fret, 0.967” at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Set Neck with Long Neck Tenon
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Cellulose Trapezoids
• Side Dots: Vintage-Style Side Dots
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Adjustable Steel Truss Rod
• Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.687"
• Fret Size: Reissue Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Stop Bar Tailpiece
• Bridge Mounting: 2 Stud-Mounted
• Pickguard: Cream (Uninstalled)
• Pickup Covers: Aged Nickel
• Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat
• Switch Tip: Amber
• Hardware Finish: Aged Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe
• String Trees: None
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style Nickel
• Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4"

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 4
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 4
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
• Case/Gig Bag: Custom Shop Lifton-Style Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 960070
• Manufacture Date: 2026