Arts & Culture

Gibson’s 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue: The Exclusive Murphy Lab Aged Collection

1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Limited Edition Murphy Lab Aged guitars
Cash for your car

Gibson, the beloved pioneering guitar brand with over 130 years of heritage in shaping musical sounds across genres, proudly introduces the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Limited Edition Murphy Lab Aged guitars with Brazilian Rosewood.

Available exclusively in the United States, these guitars are offered solely through authorized premium Gibson dealers and Gibson.com. This release epitomizes the epitome of craftsmanship, quality, and sonic brilliance that defines the Gibson Custom Shop.

1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Limited Edition Murphy Lab Aged guitars

Murphy’s Burst

This exclusive series, paying tribute to Gibson Custom Shop Master Luthier Tom Murphy, presents six distinct color finishes, all bearing names honoring Murphy’s legacy. Limited to just 50 guitars in each color, these instruments are meticulously crafted with Brazilian rosewood fingerboards, lightweight mahogany bodies, and hand-selected AAAA-figured maple tops.

1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Limited Edition Murphy Lab Aged guitars

Tom’s Tea

The series’ uniqueness lies in the Murphy Lab aging process, a hallmark of this release. The collection showcases six breathtaking finishes: Tom’s Cherry, Tom’s Tea, Tom’s Lemon Burst, Tom’s Tri-Burst, Tom’s Dark Burst, and the exclusive Murphy Burst.

1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Limited Edition Murphy Lab Aged guitars

Tom’s Lemon Burst

Each guitar in this limited edition series comes complete with a leather-bound certificate of authenticity and an aged Lifton™ hardshell case. The Murphy Lab aging process, exclusive to this collection, incorporates custom-aged plated and plastic parts, ensuring an authentically vintage feel.

1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Limited Edition Murphy Lab Aged guitars

Tom’s Dark Burst

Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies.

1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Limited Edition Murphy Lab Aged guitars

Tom’s Cherry

The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals.

1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Limited Edition Murphy Lab Aged guitars

Toms Tri-Burst

Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands. Explore more at Gibson.com, Gibson App, and on Gibson TV, follow us on Instagram, X and Facebook, and visit us at the Gibson Garage.

Gibson’s commitment to quality and innovation shines through in this release, reaffirming its status as an iconic guitar brand. Alongside Gibson, the Gibson Brands portfolio encompasses Epiphone, Kramer, MESA/Boogie, KRK, and Maestro, continuing to influence the music industry.

Explore the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Limited Edition Murphy Lab Aged With Brazilian Rosewood from Gibson Custom Shop Collection HERE.

For further information and updates, connect with Gibson and its affiliated brands via their official websites and social media platforms: Gibson: GIBSON.COM | X | IG | FB | GIBSON APP | GIBSON GARAGE | GIBSON TV

About the author

Thomas Campbell