Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Birdseye | Peach Tea Burst - Light Aged

Discover the unparalleled craftsmanship of this Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Les Paul Standard, a meticulous reissue from the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, inspired by the legendary guitar featured on page 151 of Yasuhiko Iwanade's renowned book, "The Beauty of the 'Burst: Gibson Sunburst Les Pauls from '58 to '60". This model captures the essence of the 1959 Les Paul Standard with a Light Ageing from the Murphy Lab. The handpicked Birdseye maple top, paired with an lightweight mahogany body, showcases a Peach Tea Burst finish precisely colour-matched to the guitar on page 151 of Beauty of the 'Burst, delivering the exact visual allure that made that specific '60 Burst one of the most coveted guitars in history.

This 1959 Les Paul Standard features a solid one-piece Mahogany body with a long-tenon neck joint using hide glue, ensuring optimal resonance and sustain. The Mahogany neck, with an authentic 1959 profile is paired with an Indian Rosewood fingerboard featuring trapezoid inlays, a 12" radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets (Jescar nickel-silver) for smooth, vintage-inspired playability.

Equipped with a pair of Custombucker Alnico 4 pickups, this guitar delivers the dynamic, harmonically rich PAF tone that defined the era - warm, articulate cleans and powerful overdrive - perfect for blues, rock, and beyond. The neck pickup features a classic nickel cover while the bridge pickup is open, both featuring Double Classic White bobbins which delivery rich, airy top end and a beautiful nuanced harmonic response.

Vintage-style hardware, including an ABR-1 bridge, lightweight stopbar tailpiece, and Kluson Deluxe reissue tuners, all in aged nickel, ensures historical accuracy. This guitar has been professionally set up by our skilled luthiers to ensure it performs flawlessly right out of the box, complete with its Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.

Body & Neck: 1-piece Mahogany body with a handpicked Birdseye Maple top, paired with a Mahogany neck featuring Authentic 1959 profile and an Indian Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays, delivering vintage resonance and playability.

Neck Profile: Authentic 1959 profile with a 24.75" scale length and 12" fingerboard radius, equipped with 22 medium jumbo frets (Jescar nickel-silver) and tortoise shell side dots for a vintage feel.

Pickups & Hardware: Custombucker Alnico 4 pickups, complemented by an ABR-1 bridge, lightweight stopbar tailpiece, and Kluson Deluxe reissue tuners, all in aged nickel finish.

Case: Includes a Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.

Perfect for players and collectors seeking a guitar that embodies the legendary '59 Les Paul Standard, this Gibson Custom BOTB Page 151 Light Aged is a rare gem. Whether you're performing on stage, recording in the studio, or adding to your collection, its precisely matched sunburst finish and vintage tone make it a standout choice.