Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Standard Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged Electric Guitar - Ebony over Double Gold with Hardshell Case

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Few guitars carry the weight of legacy and legend like the Gibson Les Paul Standard — and this Custom Shop '57 reissue from the Murphy Lab takes that legacy to transcendent new heights. Finished in a striking “Ebony over Double Gold” topcoat, this guitar evokes the character of vintage Les Pauls that were custom refinished decades ago — a subtle nod to a time when players personalized their golden-top instruments long before relic finishes were common. Now, thanks to the Murphy Lab’s expertise, that history is captured with remarkable authenticity.

The Murphy Lab, helmed by longtime Gibson artisan Tom Murphy, was created to perfect the art of aging. Using advanced techniques developed over decades of research, the Murphy Lab recreates decades of natural wear, from lacquer checking to dings and tarnishing — but with the structural stability and playability of a brand-new Custom Shop guitar. This Ultra Heavy Aged finish features prominent weather checking, edge wear, and hardware patina, capturing the feel of a well-loved, stage-played classic without compromising performance.

This ‘57 Les Paul Standard is also loaded with modern refinements crafted for tone connoisseurs. Hand-wired custom “Sugarbucker” pickups are slightly underwound and powered by Alnico IV magnets for warm, touch-sensitive PAF tones with modern clarity. Paired with a classic 50s neck profile, ABR-1 bridge, Kluson tuners, and a beautifully aged rosewood fingerboard, this guitar is a masterclass in Gibson's commitment to excellence. And it doesn’t just look great; it sounds great too — warm and harmonically rich on clean passages, and bold and punchy when driven.

Whether you're chasing the rich, vocal midrange of vintage blues, the thick, singing sustain of classic rock, or the articulate crunch of early hard rock and metal, this '57 Les Paul Standard delivers with authority. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, it’s a perfect fit for players seeking expressive lead tones, classic overdriven rhythm textures, or refined cleans with vintage character — excelling in studio settings and live stages alike. This guitar ships with an aged hardshell case for convenient transport and stylish protection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Ebony over Double Gold (Ultra Heavy Aged)

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Top Material: Solid Maple
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: 1957 Les Paul Standard
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Les Paul Standard (Matching Ultra Heavy Aged)
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: 50s D
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.916" at 1st Fret, 1.014" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Set Neck
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Pearl Trapezoid
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Vintage
• Truss Rod Nut: Brass Hex with Black “Bell” Cover
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.65”
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Aluminum Stopbar
• Bridge Mounting: Dual Stud
• Pickguard: Cream
• Pickup Covers: Nickel
• Control Knobs: Numbered Gold Top Hat
• Switch Tip: Amber
• Hardware Finish: Aged Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe
• String Trees: None
• Strings: Gibson .010 - .046
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None (Set Neck)
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Output Jack: Side-Mounted, Nickel Plate

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custom “Sugarbucker” Alnico IV
• Neck Pickup: Gibson Custom “Sugarbucker” Alnico IV
• Controls: 2 Volume (Hand-Wired), 2 Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle Pickup Selector
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Murphy Lab Certificate of Authenticity, Gold Replacement Backplate
• Case/Gig Bag: Gibson Custom Brown Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 75683
• Manufacture Date: 2025