Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop, Ultra Light Aged, Double Gold

The Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Ultra Light Aged, Double Gold is a masterfully crafted guitar from the Gibson Custom Shop, known for its precision, quality, and exceptional sound.

Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Ultra Light Aged, Double Gold Key Features

• Gibson Custom Shop – Gibson Custom Shop’s commitment to accuracy and authenticity shines through in this instrument. The attention to detail spans from the selection of woods to the construction methods, all the way to the fine contours and components. Every effort has been made to recreate the original production year’s specifications, providing an ownership experience that resonates with the essence of vintage Les Paul guitars.
• An Icon Reborn – This guitar pays homage to the iconic ’57 Goldtop Les Paul, a favorite among guitar legends. The guitar boasts an elegant gold finish, the classic combination of solid mahogany and maple construction, and versatile humbucking pickups, making it the epitome of a Les Paul model.
• Premium-Grade Construction – The Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Ultra Light Aged, Double Gold showcases the culmination of meticulous craftsmanship, attention to historical accuracy, and reverence for vintage Les Paul guitars.

This model offers an incredibly authentic ownership experience, and its Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish adds the character and vibe of a genuine vintage instrument. It’s a true masterpiece for guitar enthusiasts and players seeking that legendary Les Paul sound and feel.

Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Ultra Light Aged, Double Gold Specs

Body

• Style: Les Paul
• Shape: Les Paul
• Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
• Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
• End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
• Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
• Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
• Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring

Electronics

• Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
• Control Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
• Switch Washer: Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Control Covers: Brown Royalite
• Strap Buttons: Aluminum
• Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4″ Switchcraft