A Sonic Chameleon: Vintage Growl Meets Humbucker Power
This isn’t just another Les Paul Special—it’s a tonal monster, custom-spec’d and aged to perfection by the artisans at Murphy Lab. What you’re looking at is a Gibson Custom Shop ’57 Special that perfectly marries the raw, gritty bite of a classic P-90 with the rich, articulate power of a Custombucker humbucker. The result is a guitar that can cover an astonishing amount of ground, all wrapped in a heavily aged Vintage Burst nitro finish that feels like it’s seen a thousand smoky stages.
The Best of Both Worlds: P-90 & Humbucker
The magic starts with the pickup combination. In the neck, you’ve got a Gibson “Dog Ear” P-90, delivering all the glassy cleans, bluesy grit, and raw single-coil character that made these pickups legendary. Flip to the bridge, and the Custombucker unleashes that iconic, full-throated humbucker roar with tight lows and a singing sustain perfect for classic rock and soaring leads. Together, they offer a third voice—a unique blend of clarity and punch that’s all its own.
Authentic ’57 Feel
From the moment you pick it up, this guitar feels like a perfectly preserved original. The solid mahogany body provides the warmth and resonance that is the bedrock of the Les Paul sound, while the chunky 1950s D-shape mahogany neck fills your hand in the most satisfying way. Paired with a smooth rosewood fingerboard and a historic wraparound tailpiece, the playing experience is pure vintage Gibson—unfettered, resonant, and ready for business.
