Gibson Murphy Lab 59' Les Paul Standard Heavy Aged (Cherry Tea Burst) Inc Case

Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Heavy Aged - Cherry Tea Burst

The Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Heavy Aged in Cherry Tea Burst is built for players who want the magic of a genuine Golden Era Les Paul without needing a time machine, a secret vault or a very generous uncle. With its Heavy Aged Murphy Lab finish, stunning Cherry Tea Burst top and premium Gibson Custom Shop construction, this is a serious instrument with proper vintage attitude.

Gibson Custom Shop has gone all-in on accuracy here. This isn't just a "vintage-inspired" Les Paul with a nice finish. It's the result of meticulous work including laser-scanned dimensions, chemically recreated plastics and carefully colour-matched sunburst finishes, all designed to capture the look, feel and detail of the legendary 1959 Les Paul™ Standard.

Then the Murphy Lab team takes it even further. Their skilled artisans apply a Heavy Aged treatment with realistic checking, wear, aged hardware and decades-of-stage-life character. The result is a guitar that feels like it has already played countless smoky clubs, big stages and late-night studio sessions - but arrives ready for you to write the next chapter.

Our staff like this one because it has that "already best mates with your amp" feeling straight off the rack. It looks special, sounds bold and feels comfortable in a way that makes you want to keep playing longer than planned - which, let's be honest, is how many great guitar purchases begin.

Why You'll Love It

• Authentic Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish: Realistic checking, wear and aged hardware give it the vibe and feel of a well-loved vintage Gibson.
• Highly accurate 1959 Les Paul Standard reissue: Built with laser-scanned dimensions, period-correct detail and Custom Shop craftsmanship.
• Cherry Tea Burst finish: A warm, classic sunburst that shows off the figured maple top beautifully.
• Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups: Unpotted pickups deliver open, dynamic vintage-style tone with bite, warmth and clarity.
• Premium tonewood construction: A 2-piece figured maple top and 1-piece lightweight mahogany back deliver classic Les Paul sustain and resonance.
• Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue case included: Properly finished off with a 5-latch case that suits the guitar perfectly.

Sound, Feel And Performance

The 1959 Les Paul Standard is famous for a reason. Thick sustain, vocal mids, warm cleans, punchy rhythm tones and singing lead sounds are all part of the recipe. Whether you're chasing classic rock crunch, bluesy bite, smooth studio tones or a big wall of amp-driven goodness, this Murphy Lab Les Paul has the kind of sound that sits confidently in a mix.

The Custombucker Alnico 3 unpotted pickups are a big part of the magic. They respond beautifully to pick attack and volume changes, giving you plenty of expressive range without feeling overly polished or sterile. Roll the volume back for cleaner textures, dig in for growl, or let it rip through a good valve amp and enjoy the grin that follows.

Feel-wise, the Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape mahogany neck gives you that substantial but playable vintage-style grip. Paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard, 12" radius and Authentic Medium-Jumbo frets, it feels ready for big bends, chunky chords and long sessions where "just one more song" turns into another hour.

Vintage Accuracy, Without Vintage Drama

This model represents decades of work from Gibson Custom Shop's Historic Reissue program. From the plastics and colour matching to the hardware and construction details, it's designed to be one of the finest modern representations of the original 1959 Les Paul Standard.

And thanks to the Murphy Lab ageing, you get that broken-in vintage character straight from the case. No need to worry about putting the first ding in a pristine guitar - the hard work has already been tastefully done. This one is made to be played, admired and shown off a little.

Perfect For

• Players wanting a premium Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul with proper vintage character
• Collectors chasing a standout Murphy Lab Heavy Aged model
• Guitarists after classic Les Paul sustain, warmth, bite and feel
• Studio musicians who need an expressive, inspiring electric guitar
• Anyone who walked in "just browsing" and is now mentally clearing space at home

Specifications

• Brand: Gibson
• Model: Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Heavy Aged
• Finish: Cherry Tea Burst
• Ageing: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
• Instrument type: Solid body electric guitar
• Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple
• Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Neck: Solid Mahogany
• Neck profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
• Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard radius: 12"
• Frets: 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut: 1.69" / 42.85mm Nylon
• Tuning machines: Kluson Single Line
• Bridge: ABR-1 with Nickel-plated Brass saddles
• Pickups: Custombucker Alnico 3, Unpotted
• Included case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch case
• SKU: GIB-8300556

Make It Yours

If you're looking for a Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Heavy Aged with premium Custom Shop detail, vintage-correct feel and that unmistakable Cherry Tea Burst charm, this one deserves a very serious look.

Visit the store to experience it in person, or contact us today to check availability, ask our team for more details and secure it before someone else plugs it in first.