In 2008 Gibson produced a limited run of Murphy aged 50th Anniversary 1958 re-issues. I believe this is one of the 200 from that run. It remains in excellent condition, with COA and the original case candy. Unmodified, all original condition. There are the usual gouges, nicks and marks where it was aged, and the […]
Gibson 1959 Les Paul Reissue Guitar R9 “2007” Murphy Aged-Custom Shop-Cali Case! It is a really nice playing guitar with perfect action, a great set-up and Man, she sounds Huge! Bathroom scale says 9 lbs. It’s a custom shop guitar that was aged by Tom Murphy- His ability to make a guitar finish look old […]
2008 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul LPR-8 1958’Aged Historic’ Reissue Gold Top. Serial # 8 8285. Weight 9lbs 7 oz. Only 75 Made worldwide only a few were Gold Top, #60 of 75. Pre-aged by Tom Murphy at the Gibson Custom facility. Built by Master Builder Edwin Wilson. The LPR-8 Authentic features include Carved figured […]
Custom order from the custom shop. Case candy, pick guard, and receipt included. Unfortunately I cannot locate the leather booklet noting the Murphy aging however it is clearly noted on the receipt. Please note the moderate distressing and wonderful finish checking throughout the instrument. The Brazilian Rosewood fretboard looks amazing. Pictures cannot do justice to […]