The 2020 Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Standard Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Goldtop is a historically accurate reissue that pairs classic appointments with an aged aesthetic. Gibson really made some special guitars early in the Murphy Lab process and this is one of them. Look at the detailed pictures of all of the hand aging they did. Built with a solid mahogany body topped by a carved maple cap, it reproduces the 1957 Les Paul specifications: a one-piece mahogany neck with a rounded ’57 profile, a 24.75" scale, and a rosewood fingerboard fitted with 22 frets. Electronics include period-correct humbucking pickups wired to two volumes and two tones plus a three-way toggle; hardware is lightly aged and the set includes the original hardshell case, COA, and Murphy Lab case candy.
The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged treatment replicates decades of light play wear—finish checking, subtle wear spots, and lightly tarnished metal—while preserving structural and tonal integrity. This example weighs approximately 9.0 lbs, ships with all original accessories and documentation, and reflects Gibson Custom Shop build practices (nitrocellulose finish, historically accurate contours and parts). Features:
- Body: Mahogany back with carved maple top
- Neck: One-piece mahogany, 1957 rounded profile
- Scale length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 frets
- Pickups: Period-correct humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Controls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone, 3-way toggle
- Finish: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Goldtop with lightly aged hardware
- Case and paperwork: Original hardshell case, COA, and case candy included
- Weight: ~9 lbs
