{"product_id":"2008-gibson-custom-shop-tom-murphy-aged-50th-anniversary-1958-les-paul-standard-reissue-r8-58_1","title":"2008 Gibson Custom Shop TOM MURPHY Aged 50th Anniversary 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue R8 58_1","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2008 Gibson Custom Shop TOM MURPHY Aged 50th Anniversary 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue R8 58_1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003ereally beautiful older Murphy Aged 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e in a stunning \u003cstrong\u003eCherry Sunburst finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt as part of Gibson Custom Shop's celebrated \u003cstrong\u003e50th Anniversary 1958 Les Paul series in 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is one of the earlier hand-aged Murphy guitars from the era when \u003cstrong\u003eTom Murphy personally performed the aging work himself\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example features a \u003cstrong\u003efantastic vintage-looking top\u003c\/strong\u003e with strong flame, beautiful grain patterns, and plenty of the flecks and mineral streaking that collectors love to see. It has a very authentic appearance that captures the character of a well-preserved original Burst. Combined with the Murphy aging, it creates a remarkably convincing vintage aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is fitted with a beautiful dark rosewood fingerboard that appears to be \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e, another highly desirable feature from this era of Gibson Custom Shop production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aging on these early Murphy guitars has become highly collectible in its own right. These guitars almost always exhibit wear patterns in the same specific locations, and while some of the dings and wear marks appear substantial, we believe them to be entirely factory-applied as they match the known Murphy aging patterns from this era. Supporting that conclusion is the fact that this guitar shows \u003cstrong\u003evirtually no fret wear whatsoever\u003c\/strong\u003e, suggesting it has seen very little actual playing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is an outstanding example with exceptional vintage appeal, desirable specifications, and all the charm that made the early Murphy-aged guitars so sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is also in fantastic condition, along with all of the original paperwork including the \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e and case candy as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murphy Aged Cherry Sunburst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50th Anniversary 1958 Reissue; hand-aged by Tom Murphy; strong vintage-style flame top; Madagascar Rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has the substantial neck profile and lively response that make great '58 reissues so appealing. It plays effortlessly and delivers the warm, rich tone and sustain that players expect from a top-tier Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul. A wonderful combination of vintage feel, outstanding craftsmanship, and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson Custom Shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue 50th Anniversary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murphy Aged Cherry Sunburst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.69\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94\" (1st Fret)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.03\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.3 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Hardshell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e COA and Original Paperwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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