{"product_id":"gibson-custom-shop-57-les-paul-custom-murphy-lab-ultra-light-aged-usa-2021","title":"Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Custom - Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged - USA 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is a stunning Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Custom, finished in classic Ebony with the Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aging treatment. Known affectionately as the \"Black Beauty\", the '57 Custom is one of the most iconic and recognisable Les Paul models ever produced, and this example presents in superb condition with subtle, tasteful aging that gives it the look and feel of a well loved vintage example, without the wear of an actual 1957 original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Murphy Lab is Gibson Custom's dedicated aging division, named after legendary relic artist Tom Murphy. Each Murphy Lab instrument is individually hand aged by skilled artisans in Nashville, replicating decades of genuine wear through hand applied checking, lightly worn hardware and softened edges. The Ultra Light Aged treatment used on this guitar is the most subtle in the Murphy Lab range, giving the nitrocellulose finish a fine spiderweb of checking and a slightly softened sheen, while the gold hardware shows just the beginning signs of natural tarnish and wear. The result is a guitar that feels broken in and comfortable from day one, with the unmistakable vibe of an original Gibson Golden Era instrument, but with the consistency, playability and reliability of a brand new Custom Shop build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe '57 Custom itself features a single piece solid mahogany body, a feature rarely found even in todays Custom Shop builds, paired with an ebony fingerboard for that classic dark, punchy tone the Custom is famous for. Multi ply binding and the signature split diamond headstock inlay round out the luxurious appointments that define this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt just 3.75kg (8.27lb), this guitar is exceptionally light for a Les Paul Custom, where one piece mahogany bodies often push well past 4.3kg (9.5lb). The reduced weight makes for a noticeably more comfortable playing experience over long sessions, without any compromise to the rich, resonant tone the solid mahogany body is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis guitar is fitted with the full historic spec wiring harness and Custombucker pickups, delivering everything from warm jazzy cleans to full on humbucker growl with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eComes complete with original Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case, Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Certificate of Authenticity (serial 71073), Gibson Gold Warranty booklet, hang tags and all case candy as photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eModel: Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Custom\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFinish: Ebony – Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSerial: 71073\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBuild Year: 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBody: One piece solid mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFingerboard: Ebony with split block inlays\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBinding: Multi ply cream, body, neck and headstock\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHardware: Gold, Murphy Lab lightly aged\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePickups: Custombucker humbuckers, neck and bridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHeadstock Inlay: Split diamond\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSwitching: 3 way toggle with Rhythm\/Treble selector\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eControls: 2 volume, 2 tone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAction at 1st Fret: 0.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAction at 12th Fret: 1.75mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNeck Depth at 1st Fret: 23.14mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNeck Depth at 12th Fret: 26.21mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNut Width: 42.59mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWidth at 12th Fret: 52.09mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWeight: 3750g \/ 8.27lb\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCase: Original Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case, Murphy Lab COA, Gold Warranty booklet and full case candy included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47909373706393,"sku":"26118","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/1905\/6012\/files\/1_5605927a-cbe5-4cb3-8922-bb9417035ea9.jpg?v=1781505557","url":"https:\/\/www.premierguitars.com.au\/products\/gibson-custom-shop-57-les-paul-custom-murphy-lab-ultra-light-aged-usa-2021","provider":"Premier Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}