Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Reissue Murphy Lab – 2023

For sale is a 2023 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Reissue Murphy Lab, a striking and highly collectible instrument with exceptional looks, feel, and provenance.

Finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, it has the more organic, broken-in feel many players prefer over the thicker finish typically found on most Les Paul models. The guitar feels lively, resonant, and true to the vintage spirit of a great Burst-inspired instrument.

This example appears to be extremely well kept, presenting as a very clean and beautifully preserved original guitar.

It features all the classic Les Paul specifications: a carved top, two humbuckers, Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, four control knobs with independent volume and tone controls, and a three-way selector switch. It comes complete with the original fitted hard case with pink interior and accompanying documentation.

What makes this guitar especially interesting is the inspiration behind it. As the previous owner wrote:

“This is one of five guitars from a special order run based on the famous Brock/Dapra/Believer Burst, 1959 Les Paul #90913, owned by collector, author, and Burst enthusiast Vic DaPra. It is one of the most beautiful Sunburst Les Pauls in existence.

The colour reference was taken from page 74 of Beauty of the Burst, and the tops for this run were hand-selected in Nashville. The deep, rich Sunburst finish combined with the flame maple top gives this guitar a truly classic and unmistakable look. This is the Beauty of the Burst.”

A rare opportunity to acquire a special-order Murphy Lab with both outstanding visual appeal and a direct connection to one of the most admired Bursts ever documented.

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Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Reissue Murphy Lab – 2023, based on the legendary Vic DaPra “Brock/Dapra/Believer” Burst #90913.

This guitar was part of a special order run of only five instruments, with tops hand-selected in Nashville and the Sunburst color reference taken from page 74 of Beauty of the Burst. The result is a deep, rich vintage-style burst over a stunning flame maple top.

Finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, it has the feel and character many players prefer over the thicker finish found on most standard Les Pauls. It looks like a very well-kept original guitar and is in exceptionally clean condition.

Classic Les Paul specifications throughout:

• Carved top
• Two humbuckers
• Tune-o-matic bridge
• Stopbar tailpiece
• Two volume and two tone controls
• Three-way pickup selector

Comes with original fitted case with pink interior and documentation.

A rare and highly attractive Murphy Lab Les Paul with serious collector appeal.

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2023 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Reissue Murphy Lab

Exceptional Murphy Lab R9 from 2023, part of a special order run of only five guitars inspired by the famous Vic DaPra “Brock/Dapra/Believer” Burst #90913.

The tops for this run were hand-selected in Nashville, and the burst colour was based on page 74 of Beauty of the Burst. Deep, rich Sunburst finish over a beautiful flame maple top.

Finished in nitro lacquer, giving it a more natural and vintage-correct feel than the thicker finish found on many standard Les Pauls.

Appears very well kept and in excellent condition.
Comes with original hard case, pink interior, and documentation.

A rare opportunity to acquire a visually stunning and collectible Murphy Lab R9.