A ’59 with a Story to Tell
This isn’t just another Les Paul; it’s a guitar with a past, built right in. This Gibson Custom Shop ’59 is a Made 2 Measure creation, featuring a handpicked, mismatched flame maple top that gives it a unique, authentic character you won’t find anywhere else. Finished in a stunning Golden Poppy Burst and then given the full Murphy Lab Heavy Aged treatment, this guitar looks and feels like a road-tested companion that’s seen decades of stages and studios. It’s an instrument that begs to be played, with every check, ding, and wear mark telling a story.
The Murphy Lab Treatment
Tom Murphy and his team are masters of their craft, and this Heavy Aged finish is their pinnacle. The lacquer checking is deep and intricate, the hardware has a true-to-life patina, and the feel of the neck is that of a perfectly worn-in instrument. It’s more than just a relic job; it’s a meticulous recreation of how a real vintage Gibson ages over time, providing a tactile and visual experience that’s second to none.
Unchained Vintage Tone
The heart of this Les Paul is its pair of unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups. These are Gibson’s most historically accurate PAF replicas, and leaving them unpotted opens up the tone beautifully. You get an airy, three-dimensional quality with incredible touch sensitivity. They clean up with a glassy chime when you roll back the volume and unleash a searing, articulate roar when you dig in. Combined with the solid mahogany body and maple top, the resonance is off the charts, delivering the sustain and bloom that made the ’59 a legend.
Authentic ’59 Feel
That legendary tone is paired with an equally legendary playing feel. The neck is carved to a ’59 Medium Carmelita profile, a substantial yet incredibly comfortable shape that fills the hand perfectly for chording or single-note runs. The rosewood fingerboard and Jescar medium jumbo frets complete the package, offering a buttery-smooth playing surface that feels right at home from the very first note.
