Description
The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Murphy Lab Light Aged in Ebony is the kind of instrument that instantly commands attention. With its sleek, all-black aesthetic and meticulous aging by the Murphy Lab, this Les Paul embodies timeless cool and vintage swagger. Built to recreate the feel and tone of a true late-'50s original, it's designed for serious players and collectors who crave historic authenticity without compromise.
Crafted with a solid mahogany body and a carved plain maple top, this '57 reissue delivers the fat, singing tone Les Pauls are famous for. The ultra-rich ebony finish is matched across the top, back, neck, and even the rim, giving it a sleek, unified appearance that stands out from the traditional bursts and goldtops. The Murphy Lab Light Aging process adds subtle lacquer checking and gentle wear in all the right places, giving the guitar a broken-in feel and visual character that tells a story before you've even played a note.
The mahogany neck is carved to the classic R9 "V1 Carmeltita" profile, a chunky yet incredibly playable shape that feels like a true vintage instrument in your hands. It's topped with a single-piece rosewood fingerboard adorned with aged cellulose trapezoid inlays, Jescar FW45100 reissue medium-jumbo frets, and traditional binding, offering a smooth, responsive playing surface that suits everything from expressive bends to precise rhythm work.
Under the hood, the tone is vintage-accurate and endlessly musical. A pair of Gibson Custombuckers (aged and unpotted) deliver the warm, articulate character of late-'50s PAFs, with rich midrange, airy top-end, and sweet harmonic bloom. The hand-wired harness, true historic-spec toggle assembly, and classic 2-volume/2-tone layout give you total tonal control and a truly organic response. Whether you're playing clean, pushing into breakup, or diming the gain, this guitar holds its own in every context.
Every detail, down to the Kluson Deluxe tuners, nickel hardware, and True Historic plastics, reflects Gibson's commitment to era-accurate craftsmanship. The "LP Custom" pickguard and aged gold inserts add just enough flash to contrast the deep ebony finish, resulting in a look that's as classy as it is bold.
This '57 Les Paul is more than just a reissue; it's a love letter to one of the most celebrated designs in electric guitar history. From the meticulous construction to the soulful tone and road-worn aesthetic, it's an inspiring instrument built to be played and cherished. At Cream City Music, we're proud to offer guitars like this, tools for players, treasures for collectors, and lifelong companions for tone chasers.
Specifications:
- Body Top: Plain Maple
- Body Back: Mahogany
- Body Binding: Cream
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: R9 V1 Carmelita
- Finish: Murphy Lab Light Aged Nitrocellulose, Ebony
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Jescar FW45100 (Reissue Medium-Jumbo)
- Fingerboard Material: 1-Piece Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlays: Aged Cellulose Trapezoid
- Binding: Cream
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe, Single Band, Nickel
- Bridge: ABR-1 Historic Reissue, No Retainer Wire
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar, Nickel
- Hardware Finish: Nickel (Murphy Lab Light Aged)
- Pickguard: 5-Ply LP Custom Style
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hat w/ Silver Inserts
- Switch Tip: Amber
- Back Plate: Black Plastic, Historic Style
- Jack Plate: Cream
- Bridge Pickup: CustomBucker Double Aged White Alnico III, Unpotted
- Neck Pickup: CustomBucker Double Aged White Alnico III, Unpotted
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Switching: 3-Way Toggle
- Case/Gig Bag: Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell
Sku: LPR57PSL22966
