Description
The Gibson Custom SG Custom Murphy Lab Heavy Aged in Dark Walnut is a bold, unapologetic statement piece; one that marries sleek, devil-horned attitude with refined vintage elegance. Built for players who lean into the wilder side of rock and metal, or collectors chasing the allure of Gibson's top-shelf '60s customs. This guitar doesn't just turn heads, it demands attention. This isn't just an SG with a few upgrades; it's a deeply faithful recreation of Gibson's highest-tier SG from the golden era, taken even further by the intense visual drama of the Murphy Lab's Heavy Aging and a wild flame maple top.
Gibson Custom pulled out all the stops here. The solid mahogany body is finished in rich Dark Walnut nitro lacquer, a rare and regal look made even more commanding with the Murphy Lab's detailed finish checking, worn edges, and deeply aged hardware. You've got a AAA flame maple top as well, which just pulls the whole vibe together. The typical two humbucker layout features two Custombucker Alnico III pickups, offering a huge tonal palette that runs from warm, vocal cleans to mid-forward bite and full-throttle overdrive.
The neck is equally luxurious and performance-ready. It's carved from solid mahogany with a comfortable 1960 SlimTaper profile and topped with an ebony fingerboard for a fast, articulate response. Block mother-of-pearl inlays, multi-ply binding, and 22 medium jumbo frets add just the right touch of elegance. Combined with the shorter 24.75" scale and reliable ABR-1 bridge setup, this SG balances modern playability with that unmistakable vintage feel. Tuning stability is rock-solid thanks to Grover tuners, while the hand-wired electronics ensure you're getting the purest signal path possible.
Visually, this guitar is dripping in symbolism. The split-diamond headstock inlay, bound ebony board, gold hardware, and multi-ply appointments nod directly to the Les Paul Custom lineage-transplanted into the SG's lighter, sharper form factor. And with the Murphy Lab's Heavy Aging treatment, every detail feels lived-in and full of stories. This guitar doesn't feel like a reissue. It feels like a prized stage instrument from decades past that just fell into your hands.
At Cream City Music, we live for guitars like this; instruments that aren't just built well, but built with purpose. The SG Custom Murphy Lab Heavy Aged in Dark Walnut is as striking as it is sonically inspiring. Whether you're lighting up the stage or curating a collection, this one has the charisma and pedigree to stand out.
Specifications:
- Body: Solid Mahogany
- Top: AAA Flame Maple Top
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
- Color: Dark Walnut
- Neck: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Profile: 1960 SlimTaper
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Block
- Tuners: Grover Kidney
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Hardware Color: Gold, Murphy Lab Aged
- Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
- Pickups: Custombucker Alnico III (Neck, Bridge)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-Wired with CTS Pots & Paper-in-Oil Caps
- Switch: 3-Way Toggle
- Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue Case Included
Sku: SGC-PSL22984
