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2023 Gibson Les Paul Standard Custom Shop 1960 Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Age 8.2lbs “The Holy Grail”“Gibson Custom Shop's 1960 Les Paul™ Standard Reissue is not just a tribute to the priceless original models -- it's a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to color-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of decades of work by Custom Shop's expert team --a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. It's the definition of cool, and it's the best representation of the 1960 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago. It features Ultra Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.”Specs: Top Material: 2-Piece Deep Dish Figured Maple, Hide Glue FitBack Material: 1-Piece Solid Lightweight MahoganyBody Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Heavy AgedNeck Material: Solid MahoganyNeck Profile: 1960 V1 neck Scale Length: 24.75"Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue FitFingerboard Radius: 12"Frets: 22 Authentic Medium JumboNut Material: NylonInlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate TrapezoidHardware Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy AgedBridge: No-Wire ABR-1Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop BarTuners: Kluson Single Line, Double RingNeck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsCase: Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch CaseAccessories: Certificate of Authenticity

The Gibson Les Paul is a solid body electric guitar that was first sold by the Gibson Guitar Corporation in 1952. With its distinctive tone and solid construction, it has become an iconic model in the music world.