This 2021 Gibson 1959 Les Paul Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged leans fully into the look and feel of a long-played Burst, with extensive finish checking, hardware wear, and lacquer aging carried out through the Murphy Lab program. Finished in Sunburst, it draws heavily from the late-’50s Les Paul formula while adding the tactile details and broken-in appearance that have made these higher-end Murphy Lab guitars increasingly sought after. The aging work on this example is especially convincing, with a naturally worn look that avoids feeling overly uniform or artificial.

It retains its original electronics, including a Custombucker neck pickup and an Aged ’57 Classic bridge pickup. The guitar has a lively acoustic response with the thick midrange and vocal upper register expected from a good Les Paul-style instrument. Pickup covers were previously removed and later reinstalled alongside replaced pickguard mounting screws and a replacement screw on the bridge pickup. Overall condition remains excellent aside from the intentional factory relic treatment, and it includes the original hardshell case.

Includes OHSC and COA.

Body Material: Mahogany, Maple Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany, Rosewood Tuners: Kluson Deluxe Weight: 8.2lbs Scale Length: 24.75" Nut Width: 1.667" Neck Profile: C Neck Depth: 0.884" - 0.979" Radius: 12" Electronics: Original WW Bucker Neck and 57 Classic Bridge, original solder joints Pickup Impedance: N 7k, B 7.5k Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N Case: OHSC Modifications/Repairs: Pickup covers previously removed but reinstalled, Replaced pickguard mounting screws, replacement screw on bridge pickup Condition Notes: excellent heavy relic job