Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Les Paul Standard Murphy Lab Light Aged Electric Guitar - Samoa Beige with Hardshell Case

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The Gibson Custom Shop 1955 NAMM Commemorative Edition Les Paul Standard in Samoa Beige celebrates a pivotal moment in Gibson history, honoring the five custom-colored Les Pauls displayed at the 1955 NAMM Show. This rare and exquisite reissue captures the spirit of those groundbreaking instruments, with every detail meticulously recreated—from the one-piece mahogany body to the hide-glue-fitted two-piece maple top, reflecting the construction methods that defined the Gibson Golden Era. Each guitar is limited to 70 pieces per color, making this a true collector’s piece for players and enthusiasts who value both historical significance and modern playability.

Featuring historically accurate 1955 specifications, the guitar showcases a chunky 1950s D-Shape neck with a long tenon, an Indian rosewood fretboard with 22 narrow/tall frets, and aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, all set on a 12” radius board for authentic feel and vintage accuracy. The Murphy Lab Light Aging treatment gives the nitrocellulose finish and hardware a lightly worn, period-correct look, emulating decades of gentle play while enhancing the instrument’s character and vibe. Classic appointments like the low-logo holly headstock veneer, nylon nut, and Kluson single-line tuners complete the retro aesthetic.

Electrically, the guitar is outfitted with a pair of cream-covered Custom Shop P-90 Soapbars, hand-wired to 500k CTS potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, producing the dynamic, biting tone that made the original 1955 NAMM models legendary. The no-wire ABR-1 bridge and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, along with speed knobs color-matched to the body, maintain the vintage look while providing reliable performance. Whether played clean or through overdrive, the instrument delivers the warmth, clarity, and responsive attack that define a true classic Les Paul.

Every detail, from the matched cream appointments to the historic serial number and commemorative certificate, speaks to Gibson’s commitment to authenticity and craftsmanship. Packaged with a brown/pink Lifton five-latch hardshell case, this limited-edition Les Paul offers both a playable masterpiece and a tangible piece of music history, perfect for collectors, performers, and aficionados alike.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Custom Shop Limited Edition 1955 NAMM
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Samoa Beige

Body

• Body Material: One Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Body Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Style: Solid Body (No Weight Relief)

Neck

• Headstock Type: Les Paul Reissue Holly, Low Logo
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Shape: 1950s Chunky D-Shape
• Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.921" at 1st Fret, 1.00" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Fret Size: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Hardware

• Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Bridge Mounting: Fixed
• Pickguard: Cream, Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Pickup Covers: Cream Soapbar
• Control Knobs: Speed, Color-Matched to Body
• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• String Trees: None 
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: 2, Aluminum Historic - Bottom and Upper Bout
• Output Jack: 1/4", Cream, True Historic Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Jack Plate

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop P-90 Soapbar
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop P-90 Soapbar
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Switching: 3-Way Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (with Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), 1955 NAMM Show-inspired Certificate of Authenticity Booklet which Includes a Photo from the Ledger in the Gibson Archives, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
• Case/Gig Bag: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 55140
• Manufacture Date: 2025