Gibson Custom Shop Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 59' Les Paul Standard Ultra Light Aged (Cherry Teaburst)

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Ultra Light Aged Cherry Teaburst

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Ultra Light Aged in Cherry Teaburst is about as close as it gets to the magic of an original late-'50s Les Paul. Built by the Gibson Custom Shop and tastefully aged by the Murphy Lab, this stunning reissue captures the look, feel, tone and attitude of one of the most celebrated electric guitars ever made.

Gibson Custom has gone seriously deep on this one. We're talking meticulous laser-scanned dimensions, chemically recreated plastics and precisely colour-matched sunburst finishes - all aimed at recreating every tiny detail of the legendary 1959 Les Paul Standard. This isn't just a tribute guitar. It's a full-blown Historic Reissue made for players and collectors who care about the details.

Finished in a beautiful Cherry Teaburst, this Les Paul shows off a figured maple top with all the vintage class you'd hope for. Add in the Ultra Light Aged Murphy Lab treatment and you get subtle lacquer checking, lightly aged hardware and just the right amount of played-in character - enough to feel authentic, without looking like it's been dragged behind a ute.

Why Players Love This Gibson Custom Les Paul

This guitar is all about that classic '59 balance: big sustain, warm mids, articulate top-end and the unmistakable authority only a great Les Paul can deliver. The lightweight mahogany back gives it depth and punch, while the figured maple top adds snap, clarity and plenty of visual drama.

The Custombucker Alnico 3 unpotted pickups are a huge part of the magic here. They're open, dynamic and properly responsive - clean them up with the volume knob, dig in for that vintage growl, or push a valve amp and let it sing. Blues, rock, classic rock, country, studio work, pub gigs, big stages - this thing is more than ready.

The staff pick? The neck feel. That Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape profile has a comfortable, worn-in feel without being too chunky or too slim. It's the kind of neck that makes you say, "I'll just play one more riff," and then suddenly it's been 40 minutes. Happens to the best of us.

Murphy Lab Ageing, Golden Era Vibe

The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged treatment is handled by Gibson's skilled ageing artisans, giving this Les Paul the distinctive vibe and feel of a well-loved Golden Era Gibson. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish, subtle wear and aged hardware all work together to create that vintage mojo straight from the case.

It feels familiar the moment you pick it up - not overdone, not fake-looking, just naturally broken in. If you love the idea of a Custom Shop Les Paul with authentic '59 styling, premium craftsmanship and a little bit of vintage soul, this one is going to be hard to put down.

Built For Players, Collectors amp; Les Paul Tragic Types

Representing decades of work from Gibson Custom's expert craftspeople, this reissue stands as one of the finest representations of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Historic Reissue program began more than twenty-five years ago. Big call? Sure. But once you see it, feel it and hear it through a good amp, it all starts to make sense pretty quickly.

Perfect For

Players chasing a premium Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul
Fans of vintage-inspired 1959 Les Paul Standard tone and feel
Collectors wanting a tasteful Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish
Blues, rock, classic rock, country, studio and live performance
Guitarists who want authentic vintage-style detail without the vintage price tag
Anyone who has ever said, "I'm just looking," then bought a Les Paul anyway

Take It For A Spin

A Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard in Cherry Teaburst is not the kind of guitar that hangs around for long. If this one has caught your eye, the best thing to do is come in and experience it properly. Feel the neck, check out the ageing, hear those Custombuckers and see why these Custom Shop Les Pauls have such a loyal following.

Visit the store today or contact our team to check availability, ask a question, or arrange a closer look. Guitars like this are best judged with your hands on the neck and an amp in the room - and trust us, this one is well worth the trip.