Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Special Single Cut Reissue Ultra Light Aged

Give the right instruments to a genius and you will get unmatched results. A simple sentence to describe what Tom Murphy and the Gibson Custom Shop have been able to create with the new Murphy Lab project.

The new Gibson management decided to involve again Mr. Tom Murphy in the Gibson Custom Shop to create a new generation of aging process, even more accurate and realistic than before: a strong break with the previous techniques and an incredible step forward in terms of quality and results!

The Murphy Lab perfectly recreate with natural, non hand-made, procedures the same aging conditions we can find on original vintage instruments. Thin finishes, featuring a rich crackle effect, with an extremely authentic vibe.

It really feels like having an original vintage instrument in your hands, but with all the quality and the performance that only the Gibson Custom Shop can deliver.

This model reissue the iconic Les Paul Junior from 1957, an instrument designed for students and beginngers, but that became soon the choice of many guitarist, also in the rock scene.

Bright, puncy tone. Sustain. Versatility. Those are the tonal characteristics of this instrument.

Gibson Custom built the Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Special Single Cut Reissue Ultra Light Aged with one goal in mind: to deliver the feel, sound, and vibe of a genuine '57 LP Special to your hands. This axe features a premium-quality mahogany slab body that retains the distinctive Les Paul shape. The combination bridge and tailpiece is now standard equipment on many upper-level instruments, proving that sometimes simple is better. It’s the perfect example of a purpose-built instrument — and a real blast from the past!

You want a raw, rocking experience? You won’t be able to get enough of the 1957 Les Paul Special Single Cut's P-90s. Plug the 1957 Les Paul Special Single Cut into your favorite amp, and prepare to be astounded by the sound. It’s no coincidence that leagues of players got their start with this guitar — and have come back to it time and time again.