Specifications
Model: Gibson USA Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Reissue (Murphy Lab Light Aged)
Year: 2022
Finish: Gold Top (Light Aged by Murphy Lab)
Body: Solid Mahogany with Maple Cap
Neck: One-piece Mahogany with Long Tenon
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Cellulose Trapezoid Inlays
Neck Profile: Authentic '57 Chunky C
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Pickups: Custombucker Alnico III Humbuckers (Unpotted)
Electronics: Hand-wired with CTS pots and Bumblebee capacitors
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece
Tuners: Vintage-style Kluson Deluxe
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut: Nylon
Hardware: Lightly Aged Nickel
 
Personal Thoughts
This 1957 Les Paul reissue is as close as it gets to vintage perfection. The Murphy Lab aging adds authentic character with subtle finish checking, edge wear, and naturally aged hardware. The Gold Top finish has a rich, classic look, and the chunky '57 neck profile feels substantial but comfortable. Sonically, the Custombuckers deliver everything you'd want from a vintage Les Paul — warm cleans, creamy overdrives, and the iconic "PAF growl." This is a guitar that looks, feels, and sounds like it’s been on stage for decades but plays like new. It’s a true statement piece for any player or collector.
 
Condition Report
This 2022 Gibson Murphy Lab Les Paul is in excellent condition with only the intended aging from the Murphy Lab process. The light relicing features finish checking, minor edge wear, and light patina on the hardware — all tastefully done to give it a "played-in" vintage feel. There are no cracks, chips, or additional wear beyond the factory relicing. The frets are in fantastic condition, and the action is low, smooth, and ready to play. The rosewood fretboard is clean with a dark, rich grain. This guitar is perfectly set up and ready to impress both on stage and in a collection.