Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul, Dark Back 2024

Name: Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul, Dark Back 2024
Brand: Gibson
SKU: JP-MW-JLL3S3
Price: 11180.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$11,180.00 USD

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Black plastic parts and a dark back set off the gold top of this historically2024 Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul reissue.

The Piece

Custombucker pickups with PAF stickers, not original1950s pickups. It tentatively identifies Luxe Bumblebee capacitors. Nut width is 42.2 mm and instrument mass 3.86 kg, neither a fresh measurement nor a packed shipping specification. No original individual letter grade was given.

Details

Maker/model: Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab1957 Les Paul Goldtop
Date/specification: Historical2024 reissue, dark back and black plastic parts
Finish: Heavy Aged; checked lacquer and deliberately worn areas
Mass/nut width: Historical3.86 kg (8.51 lb) and42.2 mm (1.66 in)
Pickups: Custombuckers with PAF stickers
Capacitors: Possibly Luxe Bumblebee, not conclusively identified
Frets/setup: Past more than90% fret remaining; truss rod moved both ways
Included: Aged brown hard case, certificate, check sheet, tags and papers

Condition

Historically very clean used condition, with comparatively little apparent playing damage beyond the Heavy Aged finish. More than90% fret remaining, no local dips, truss-rod movement both ways and working output/controls were past observations only. The brown case is also aged; its actual latch and structural condition need inspection. See Japanese condition ranks.

Authenticity & Care

Ask a qualified luthier to inspect neck relief, fret condition, electronics, hardware and setup before regular playing. Avoid abrasive polish and rapid temperature or humidity changes around checked lacquer; artificial ageing does not exclude later cracks or impact damage. Keep the instrument supported in its fitted case and have its latch condition checked. Wood identity, component originality, certificate matching and any destination-specific timber or insured-carriage requirements need individual verification, not assumptions from the model name.