Description
The Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom Murphy Lab Heavy Aged AAAA Flame Top - Nordic Blue is more than just a tribute to the iconic Les Paul legacy; it's a bold, expressive statement piece built for players who demand historic tone, Custom Shop attention to detail, and a heavy dose of visual attitude. With the expertise of the Murphy Lab behind its finely aged finish, this Custom delivers the look, feel, and soul of a well-loved vintage classic, without sacrificing a single modern performance feature.
The star of the show is the handpicked AAAA maple top, selected specifically for its intense figure and symmetry. Framed in the icy, dramatic hues of Nordic Blue and paired with a contrasting Alpine White stinger on the back of the headstock, this Les Paul cuts a silhouette unlike any other. The Murphy Lab's Heavy Aging treatment introduces authentic checking, subtle wear, and a broken-in feel that makes the guitar feel alive from the moment you pick it up.
A chambered, weight-relieved mahogany body sits beneath that maple top, adding warmth and resonance while making the guitar incredibly comfortable over long sets or sessions. The body is bound in elegant 7-ply top/5-ply back binding, with clean lines and period-correct detailing that elevate the visual design.
The neck features a Modern Medium C profile that hits the sweet spot between speed and substance. Carved from mahogany and paired with a solid ebony fingerboard, it's outfitted with tapered mother-of-pearl block inlays, white binding, and abalone side dots, a sleek, refined detail rarely seen on Customs. Jescar FW45100 frets offer smooth playability, while the Corian nut and Grover tuners lock in tuning with vintage style and modern precision.
This guitar comes loaded with a set of Custombucker pickups featuring aged white double cream bobbins, delivering all the harmonic complexity and midrange bite that defined the golden era of Gibson tone. These pickups are unpotted for maximum dynamic response and pair perfectly with the lightweight, resonant body. From smoky jazz to gritty blues or heavy rock, this guitar covers the entire tonal spectrum. Traditional black Witch Hat knobs with silver inserts complete the control layout, offering precision and period vibe.
Every detail, from the nickel hardware and Tune-o-Matic bridge to the Medallion switch plate and LP Custom truss rod cover has been carefully chosen to match the guitar's vibe and pedigree. It's a piece that doesn't just look the part; it plays and feels like a Custom you've owned for decades.
At Cream City Music, we don't just appreciate vintage-style guitars, we live for the ones that get it right. With its hand-selected flame top, Murphy Lab craftsmanship, and standout Nordic Blue finish, this Les Paul Custom isn't just another Custom Shop piece; it's a tone-rich, road-ready work of art.
Specifications:
- Body Wood: Mahogany, chambered
- Top Wood: AAAA 2-pc figured maple, handpicked
- Finish: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
- Top Finish Color: Nordic Blue
- Back Finish Color: Nordic Blue
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: LPC Modern Medium C-Shape (0.82" / 0.965")
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Frets: 22, Reissue Jescar FW45100
- Inlays: Tapered Mother of Pearl Block
- Side Dots: Abalone
- Nut: Corian
- Nut Width: Standard
- Binding: White .062"
- Tuners: Grover, Nickel
- Bridge: Tune-o-Matic, Nickel
- Tailpiece: Stopbar, Nickel
- Hardware Color: Nickel, Murphy Lab aged
- Pickguard: LP Custom 5-ply
- Pickups: CustomBucker Double Cream Aged White, Unpotted, Nickel Covers
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Knobs: Black Witch Hat with Silver Inserts
- Case: Gibson Custom Hardshell Case
Sku: LPC-PSL22973
