Description
Social Distortion's Mike Ness earned his spot as a pioneer of California punk rock with his aggressive riffs and hard-hitting lyrics. The all-new Gibson Murphy Lab 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Mike Ness Gold Top pays tribute to the dynamic frontman, and it's a faithful recreation of Ness' very own '76 Gibson Gold Top.
Starting with a mahogany/maple/mahogany "sandwich" body capped with a 2-piece plain maple top, the Mike Ness Gold Top projects a rich, resonant tone with decadent lows and crystal-clear highs. The combination of maple and mahogany gives this Gold Top an added layer of bite and chime, making it excellent for rock 'n' roll riffing. Players will love this beauty's 3-piece maple neck that feels incredible in hand - not too thin, not too substantial. It doesn't just sound amazing, though - Gibson's Murphy Lab artisans meticulously aged this Gold Top to match Mike's original, and it even includes his iconic Orange County, Clay Smith Cams Mr. Horsepower, and I Voted stickers.
Powering the Mike Ness Gold Top is a pair of Custom Soapbar P-90's that churn out an aggressive snarl with plenty of attack. Unlike a typical Gold Top fit with mini-humbuckers, the P-90's give this axe a muscular, assertive tone that complements Mike's in-your-face style perfectly. Slap on some dirt and crank these pickups to their limit, and they'll churn out a throaty growl capable of causing pure rock 'n' roll mayhem.
Complete with a Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic bridge, Gotoh nickel tuners, and Gold Top Hat knobs, Gibson's Murphy Lab 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Mike Ness Gold Top is nothing short of remarkable. Whether you're a punk-rock performer, a savvy collector, or a massive fan of Mike Ness, this Gold Top is a top-notch guitar that is sure to turn heads.
Serial Number: MN059
Specs
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: Mahogany/Maple/Mahogany "Sandwich" Body
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Binding: Single ply Top and Fretboard
Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material: 3-piece Maple
Profile: Mike Ness Custom Profile
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: 1 Piece Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.664"
End of Board Width: 2.012"
Inlays: Pearloid Trapezoid, Rounded Corners
Joint: Set Neck
Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Aged
Tuner Plating: Nickel; Murphy Lab Aged
Bridge: Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Tone Pros Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Nickel, Single Band
Pickguard: Reissue Mini Humbucker
TrussRod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Molded Deluxe
Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts; Aged
Switch Tip: Cream
Switchwasher: Cream - Text Buffed Off
Jack Plate Cover: Nickel
Control Covers: Brown
Strap Buttons: 2 - Dunlop Original Design Straploks
Pickup Covers: Cream Soapbar
Neck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Ceramic Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Case: Gibson Deluxe Protector Case
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Dunlop Original Design Straplok Buttons In the Case
SKU: LPDLX76MNAGTCH1
