Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue Ultra Light Aged - TY

Give the right instruments to a genius and you will get unmatched results. A simple sentence to describe what Tom Murphy and the Gibson Custom Shop have been able to create with the new Murphy Lab project.

The new Gibson management decided to involve again Mr. Tom Murphy in the Gibson Custom Shop to create a new generation of aging process, even more accurate and realistic than before: a strong break with the previous techniques and an incredible step forward in terms of quality and results!

The Murphy Lab perfectly recreate with natural, non hand-made, procedures the same aging conditions we can find on original vintage instruments. Thin finishes, featuring a rich crackle effect, with an extremely authentic vibe.

It really feels like having an original vintage instrument in your hands, but with all the quality and the performance that only the Gibson Custom Shop can deliver.

This guitar has been specially requested to Gibson Custom Shop through Made 2 Measure programm with a Bright TV Yellow finish, as the one you could find on some late Les Paul Junior and which remains unforgettable for its beauty (also known as "Banana Yellow").

The all-mahogany 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue VOS is a dead-on reproduction of the ’50s original, from its single dog ear P-90 pickup to its robust chunky “C” neck profile to its simple-yet-sturdy hardware. You’ll love the instantly recognizable LP double-cutaway design and vintage vibe. Original LP Juniors are now almost impossible to find, but this 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue VOS puts a classic in your hands!

Gibson Custom built the 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue with one goal in mind: to deliver the feel, sound, and vibe of a genuine ’58 LP Junior to your hands. This axe features a premium-quality mahogany slab body that retains the distinctive Les Paul shape. The combination bridge and tailpiece is now standard equipment on many upper-level instruments, proving that sometimes simple is better. It’s the perfect example of a purpose-built instrument — and a real blast from the past!

You want a raw, rocking experience? You won’t be able to get enough of the 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue VOS’s lone single-coil P-90 dog ear pickup. Plug the 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue VOS into your favorite amp, and prepare to be astounded by the sound. It’s no coincidence that leagues of players got their start with this guitar — and have come back to it time and time again.