Gibson USA Custom Shop Les Paul 1959 Murphy Light Aged "Royal Tea Burst + Rosewood" (2024)
Specifications
Model: 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue (Murphy Lab Light Aged)
Year: 2024
Finish: Royal Tea Burst (Nitrocellulose Lacquer)
Aging: Murphy Lab Light Aged
Body: Solid Mahogany with a Carved Figured Maple Top
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood with Trapezoid Inlays
Neck Profile: Authentic '59 Rounded
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Pickups:
Neck: Custombucker Alnico III
Bridge: Custombucker Alnico III
Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-Wired with CTS Pots and Bumblebee Capacitors
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece
Tuners: Kluson Single-Line Deluxe
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut: Nylon
Hardware: Nickel (Aged)
 
Personal Thoughts
This Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Reissue in Royal Tea Burst is a masterful recreation of the iconic '59 Les Paul, enhanced by the legendary Murphy Lab’s Light Aging treatment. The Royal Tea Burst finish is absolutely stunning, showcasing the intricately figured maple top with vintage-inspired charm and sophistication.
The Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver unparalleled tone, offering warm, creamy lows and biting, articulate highs. Combined with the hand-wired electronics, this guitar provides dynamic, responsive tones that excel in virtually any genre. The authentic '59 neck profile offers a perfect balance of comfort and substance, appealing to players who appreciate a vintage feel with modern playability.
 
Condition Report
This guitar is in mint condition, with no wear beyond the meticulous Murphy Lab Light Aging applied at the factory. The aging work is tasteful and authentic, with subtle finish checking and gently worn hardware, giving it the appearance of a well-loved vintage guitar. The frets, fingerboard, and electronics are flawless, ensuring a pristine playing experience.
 
Why It’s Special
This Les Paul offers the best of Gibson’s Custom Shop expertise, combining bespoke customization with the renowned craftsmanship of the Murphy Lab. The Royal Tea Burst finish and light aging make this a visually striking and unique piece, while its tone and playability place it firmly among the best Les Pauls Gibson has to offer.
A rare opportunity to own a mint-condition, high-spec Custom Shop guitar that embodies the pinnacle of Gibson’s artistry and legacy.