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Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Electric Guitar - Mustard Gold Ultra Heavy Aged with Hardshell Case
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Players searching for the unmistakable feel and voice of a Golden Age Les Paul shouldn't have to leave the experience locked behind the price and uncertainty of an original vintage instrument. The Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab brings that experience into the present with historically inspired construction, a distinctive Mustard Gold finish, and the most intensive aging treatment offered by the Murphy Lab. Part of the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection, this 2026 model draws inspiration from decades of Made to Measure instruments and the craftsmanship of Gibson's Custom Shop in Nashville.
The 1957 Les Paul occupies an important place in Gibson history. By this point, the Les Paul had evolved from its early-'50s origins into the humbucker-equipped instrument that would help establish the template for some of the most coveted electric guitars ever made. This limited-edition reissue starts with a lightweight one-piece solid mahogany body and two-piece plain maple top, with no weight relief to alter the traditional construction. The Mustard Gold color gives that familiar formula a distinctive identity, while the Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer treatment recreates the extensive checking, softened edges, worn surfaces, and accumulated playing wear expected from an instrument that has spent decades being played rather than stored away.
That vintage-inspired experience continues through a solid mahogany neck shaped to Gibson's substantial 1950s Chunky D profile. A long neck tenon joins the neck to the body, while the rosewood fingerboard features cellulose trapezoid inlays, 22 Historic narrow-tall frets, and a 12" radius. A 24.75" scale and period-inspired nylon nut complete a playing platform designed to feel equally at home beneath open-position chords, wide blues bends, forceful rhythm work, and expressive lead playing.
Its pair of unpotted, underwound Custombucker Alnico 3 humbuckers gives this '57 Reissue a particularly nuanced take on classic Gibson tone. Inspired by early Patent Applied For-era humbuckers with fewer turns of wire around the bobbins, these pickups are designed to emphasize openness, clarity, sweetness, and dynamic response while retaining the warmth and harmonic complexity associated with a great vintage-style Les Paul. The neck pickup can move from rounded cleans to vocal lead tones, while the bridge offers definition and bite that develops into rich crunch as the amplifier is pushed. Two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle preserve the traditional Les Paul layout, providing plenty of control without getting between the player and the guitar.
The supporting hardware completes the illusion of a heavily played Golden Age instrument. An ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece are joined by Kluson Deluxe tuners, gold Top Hat knobs, cream plastics, aged nickel hardware, and aged True Historic nickel pickup covers, all visually matched to the Murphy Lab treatment. The result is not simply a recreation of a 1957 Les Paul, but a distinctive interpretation of what such an instrument might feel like after a lifetime of music. With its Mustard Gold finish, Ultra Heavy Aged character, substantial '50s neck, and underwound Custombuckers, this Limited Edition Reissue offers players and collectors a highly individual expression of one of the most important periods in Les Paul history. Available at Haggerty's Music, it includes a Custom Shop hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity booklet, and Historic Reissue hang tags.
Features / Specs
Highlights
- Series: Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Color: Mustard Gold
Body
- Body Material: Lightweight One-Piece Solid Mahogany
- Body Top Material: Two-Piece Plain Maple
- Body Finish: Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Body Style: Solidbody
Neck
- Headstock Type: Gibson Open Book 3+3
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: 1950s Chunky D
- Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Depth: 0.916" at 1st Fret, 1.011" at 12th Fret
- Neck Construction: Set Neck with Long Neck Tenon
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Position Inlays: Cellulose Trapezoids
- Side Dots: Black
- Number of Frets: 22
- Truss Rod Style: Standard Adjustable
- Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.67”
- Fret Size: Historic Narrow Tall
- Scale Length: 24.75"
Hardware
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Stop Bar Tailpiece
- Bridge Mounting: 2-Stud Mounted
- Pickguard: Cream
- Pickup Covers: Aged True Historic Nickel
- Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats
- Switch Tip: Amber
- Hardware Finish: Aged Nickel
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe
- String Trees: None
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Tremolo Arm: None
- Neck Plate: None
- Strap Buttons: 2 Vintage
- Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4”
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Neck Pickup: Unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 Underwound Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 Underwound Humbucker
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Switching: 3-Way Toggle
- Auxiliary Switching: None
Miscellaneous
- Accessories: Adjustment Tools, Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
- Case/Gig Bag: Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case
- Serial Number: 761037
- Manufacture Date: 2026
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Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Electric Guitar - Mustard Gold Ultra Heavy Aged with Hardshell Case
$8,999.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you set up every guitar before it ships?
Yes. Every guitar that leaves our store has been professionally inspected, set up, and signed off by the technician who worked on it. You will find a signed checklist inside the box when your order arrives.
How accurate are your condition descriptions?
We treat condition grading as a contractual promise, not an approximation. When we list something as excellent, that reflects a specific, consistent standard we apply across every instrument. We encourage you to call us before purchasing if you want a detailed in-hand description of any specific guitar.
Can I call and speak to someone about a guitar before I buy?
Yes, and we encourage it. Our team are working musicians, not order-takers. Call us at 605-348-6737 and ask about any instrument in our inventory. We will physically pull it off the wall and describe it to you in detail.
What is your return policy?
We offer a 14-day return policy if you change your mind and the item is returned undamaged. You are responsible for return shipping costs.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing options are available at checkout. Monthly payment options are designed to make high-ticket purchases more accessible without requiring full payment upfront.
How do you ship instruments?
Every instrument ships fully insured from our store in Rapid City, South Dakota. We offer free shipping on all website orders over $100. Guitars are packaged to survive transit, properly cased, braced, and protected.
Are you an authorized dealer?
Yes. We are an authorized dealer for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, and many other brands. We are currently the number one independent Taylor Guitars dealer in the world, an award we have received two years running for 2024 and 2025. We are also a Top 10 premium dealer for Martin, Gibson, and Fender.
Do you sell on Reverb and Amazon as well as your own site?
Yes. We are one of the top 15 resellers globally on Reverb, where we have accumulated over 11,000 five-star reviews. We are also one of the only independent premium dealers in the world authorized to sell Taylor and Martin on Amazon.
How long have you been in business?
Haggerty's Music has been open since 1963. Our store is located at 515 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Do you offer instrument repair?
Yes. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine setups to full restorations across fretted, orchestral, and band instruments. Our team holds certifications from Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and other leading brands. Learn more HERE.
What brands do you carry?
Our core guitar brands include Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Epiphone, Suhr, Eastman, Gretsch, Luxxtone, Novo, Jackson, Charvel, Legator, and Yamaha among others. These are also the most searched brands on our site, so each has a dedicated collection page.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes. We offer music lessons. You can find out more HERE.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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