{"product_id":"2021-gibson-murphy-painted-aged-1959-les-paul-standard-historic-reissue-custom-shop-r9-59","title":"2021 Gibson Murphy Painted \u0026 Aged 1959 Les Paul Standard Historic Reissue Custom Shop R9 59","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;\"\u003e2021 Gibson Murphy Painted \u0026amp; Aged 1959 Les Paul Standard Historic Reissue Custom Shop R9 59\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful Tom Murphy-painted Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a standout example of what many players and collectors consider the quintessential modern \u003cstrong\u003e“Murphy Burst.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one features a \u003cstrong\u003ekiller figured maple top\u003c\/strong\u003e with exceptional movement—shifting from subtle, light figuring to \u003cstrong\u003eheavy 3D tiger flame depending on the viewing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has that dynamic, alive look that really defines a great Murphy-painted top, with depth and complexity that changes as the light moves across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an earlier Murphy Lab example, it carries the \u003cstrong\u003eslightly more textured, “flaky” finish character\u003c\/strong\u003e that some associate with the first wave of aging work. Rather than taking away from it, this actually enhances the overall impression, giving it a more organic, naturally aged appearance that feels very close to a true vintage instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is equipped with \u003cstrong\u003eCustombucker pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering that classic late-’50s Burst tone—\u003cstrong\u003eopen, expressive, and harmonically rich\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent clarity and sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayability is excellent, with a very comfortable and highly desirable late-’50s neck profile measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.89” at the 1st fret and 0.99” at the 12th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a very authentic and familiar feel in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonally, this one really delivers. It is \u003cstrong\u003eresonant, dynamic, and full-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the kind of response you expect from a well-executed Murphy Lab Burst—big unplugged resonance that translates into a \u003cstrong\u003ethick, singing electric voice with strong midrange focus and excellent note bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with tasteful Murphy Lab aging throughout and only the intended factory wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e8.7 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has a solid, substantial feel without being overly heavy, contributing to its strong sustain and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal aged hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ematching COA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and all original \u003cstrong\u003epaperwork as shown\u003c\/strong\u003e, all consistent with the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\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 (Murphy Lab Aged)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e All original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tom Murphy Painted Murphy Lab Burst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custombuckers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Murphy Lab example; dynamic figured top; vintage-style aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one plays \u003cstrong\u003esmooth and authoritative with a very authentic late-’50s feel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and delivers a \u003cstrong\u003erich, powerful Burst tone with excellent sustain, harmonic complexity, and strong dynamic response\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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