Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Ultra Heavy Aged (Goldtop)

As Good as Gold

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. The iconic '57 Goldtop has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. Its elegant gold finish, classic solid mahogany/maple construction and versatile humbucking pickups represent everything one could possibly need in a Les Paul model. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop's tireless quest for accuracy to the original year of production, from the woods to the construction to the parts and precise contours throughout. Each Custom Shop Reissue is every bit the instrument and statement piece as the priceless vintage examples, providing an ownership experience that is endlessly fun. It features Ultra Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

BODY

• Body Construction: Solid-body

• Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Relic Level: Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged

• Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Binding: Single-ply Royalite

• Weight Relief: None

NECK

• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany

• Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C

• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 12″

• Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall

• Fret Count: 22

• Scale Length: 24.75″

• Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid

• Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

• Nut Material: Nylon

• Headstock Inlay: Gibson logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen

NECK/BODY ASSEMBLY

• Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set Neck

HARDWARE

• Bridge: ABR-1

• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring

• Hardware Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged

• Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

• Strap Buttons: Aluminium

• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin

• Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

• Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

• Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats

• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 1950s No-Tube

• Switch Washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

• Control Covers: Black Royalite

• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

ELECTRONICS

• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3

• Middle Pickup: None

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

• Pickup Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft

• Auxiliary Switching: None

ADDITIONAL INFO / MISCELLANEOUS

• String Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case

This product is covered by a 1 year manufacturer warranty.

Although we are not authorised to determine if any repair is covered under warranty, if the item was purchased through World of Music, then we are often the best people to facilitate the claim for you and will do so as timely as possible. Warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage or faults that are a result of user neglect. Although your mate is really handy with a soldering iron, any product modification or home repair will also result in a void warranty.

Quite often, something perceived as a fault is as simple as a faulty cable or power issue so we always suggest checking over Frequently Asked Questions on the manufacturer website first. It can be a helpful approach to getting to the bottom of a problem and save you a lot of time in getting your gear back up and running!

This item ships via courier; fully insured for your peace of mind. Orders require a signature on delivery and we suggest using an address where someone will be present for the speediest delivery time. For delivery attempts with no one present to sign, your order will be taken to the courier depot and a card will be left for you to organise redelivery.