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The 2021 Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab '57 Les Paul Special Single-Cut Reissue captures the unmistakable character, simplicity, and raw tonal authority of one of Gibson's most iconic vintage-era designs. Finished in classic TV Yellow and treated with Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aging, this exceptional reissue delivers the look and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument while incorporating the precision and craftsmanship of Gibson Custom Shop production.
At its heart is a solid, one-piece mahogany body with no weight relief, paired with a solid mahogany neck carved to a substantial Chunky C profile. The 24.75" scale length and 12" fingerboard radius provide the familiar Gibson feel, while the Indian rosewood fingerboard features authentic pearloid dot inlays and a traditional 22-fret layout. A nylon nut and historically accurate 1950s-style truss rod construction further reinforce the vintage-inspired specifications.
The tonal foundation comes from a pair of Custom Soapbar P-90 pickups, delivering the bold, articulate, and highly responsive character that has made the Les Paul Special a favorite among players for decades. The electronics are equally well appointed, featuring CTS 500K audio-taper potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors, and a Switchcraft 3-way selector and output jack. From clean, punchy rhythm tones to aggressive, harmonically rich overdrive, these P-90s offer exceptional versatility and plenty of vintage-inspired bite.
A nickel-finished wraparound bridge and tailpiece, black multi-ply pickguard, black Top Hat control knobs, amber switch tip, and black pickup covers complete the classic aesthetic. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aging gives the instrument subtle, convincing signs of wear that complement its vintage character without overpowering the original design.
Weighing in at just 8 lbs. 5 oz. and including its Custom Shop hardshell case, this 2021 Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab '57 Les Paul Special Single-Cut Reissue is an outstanding example of Gibson's commitment to recreating the feel, appearance, and tonal personality of its legendary 1950s instruments.
Other Specifications include:
- Body Shape Les Paul
- Body Material 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
- Binding Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
- Weight Relief None
- Finish Nitrocellulose Ultra Light Aging
- Neck Material Solid Mahogany
- Profile Chunky C-Shape
- Scale Length 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
- Fingerboard Radius 12"
- Number Of Frets 22
- Nut Material Nylon
- Nut Width 1.687" / 42.85mm
- Inlays Pearloid Dot
- Hardware Finish Nickel
- Tuner Plating Nickel
- Bridge Wraparound
- Tailpiece Wraparound
- Pickguard Black Multi-Ply
- TrussRod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
- Truss Rod Cover Authentic
- Control Knobs Black Top Hats
- Switch Tip Amber
- Switchwasher Black
- Jack Plate Cover Black Multi-Ply
- Strap Buttons Aluminum
- Pickup Covers Black Soapbar
- Electronics Neck Pickup
- Custom Soapbar P90 Bridge Pickup
- Custom Soapbar P90 Neck Pickup
- Controls CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsPickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
- Output Jack Switchcraft
- Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case Custom Shop Hardshell
- 8 lbs 5 oz
- 71900
For more information about this Gibson Custom Shop instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Gibson
- Series
- Custom Shop
- Actual Weight
- 8.5
- Body Style
- Les Paul
- Model
- '57 Les Paul Special Single-Cut
- Color
- TV Yellow
- Condition
- Very Good
- Strings
- 6
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The 2021 Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab '57 Les Paul Special Single-Cut Reissue captures the unmistakable character, simplicity, and raw tonal authority of one of Gibson's most iconic vintage-era designs. Finished in classic TV Yellow and treated with Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aging, this exceptional reissue delivers the look and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument while incorporating the precision and craftsmanship of Gibson Custom Shop production.
At its heart is a solid, one-piece mahogany body with no weight relief, paired with a solid mahogany neck carved to a substantial Chunky C profile. The 24.75" scale length and 12" fingerboard radius provide the familiar Gibson feel, while the Indian rosewood fingerboard features authentic pearloid dot inlays and a traditional 22-fret layout. A nylon nut and historically accurate 1950s-style truss rod construction further reinforce the vintage-inspired specifications.
The tonal foundation comes from a pair of Custom Soapbar P-90 pickups, delivering the bold, articulate, and highly responsive character that has made the Les Paul Special a favorite among players for decades. The electronics are equally well appointed, featuring CTS 500K audio-taper potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors, and a Switchcraft 3-way selector and output jack. From clean, punchy rhythm tones to aggressive, harmonically rich overdrive, these P-90s offer exceptional versatility and plenty of vintage-inspired bite.
A nickel-finished wraparound bridge and tailpiece, black multi-ply pickguard, black Top Hat control knobs, amber switch tip, and black pickup covers complete the classic aesthetic. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aging gives the instrument subtle, convincing signs of wear that complement its vintage character without overpowering the original design.
Weighing in at just 8 lbs. 5 oz. and including its Custom Shop hardshell case, this 2021 Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab '57 Les Paul Special Single-Cut Reissue is an outstanding example of Gibson's commitment to recreating the feel, appearance, and tonal personality of its legendary 1950s instruments.
Other Specifications include:
- Body Shape Les Paul
- Body Material 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
- Binding Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
- Weight Relief None
- Finish Nitrocellulose Ultra Light Aging
- Neck Material Solid Mahogany
- Profile Chunky C-Shape
- Scale Length 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
- Fingerboard Radius 12"
- Number Of Frets 22
- Nut Material Nylon
- Nut Width 1.687" / 42.85mm
- Inlays Pearloid Dot
- Hardware Finish Nickel
- Tuner Plating Nickel
- Bridge Wraparound
- Tailpiece Wraparound
- Pickguard Black Multi-Ply
- TrussRod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
- Truss Rod Cover Authentic
- Control Knobs Black Top Hats
- Switch Tip Amber
- Switchwasher Black
- Jack Plate Cover Black Multi-Ply
- Strap Buttons Aluminum
- Pickup Covers Black Soapbar
- Electronics Neck Pickup
- Custom Soapbar P90 Bridge Pickup
- Custom Soapbar P90 Neck Pickup
- Controls CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsPickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
- Output Jack Switchcraft
- Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case Custom Shop Hardshell
- 8 lbs 5 oz
- 71900
For more information about this Gibson Custom Shop instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Gibson
- Series
- Custom Shop
- Actual Weight
- 8.5
- Body Style
- Les Paul
- Model
- '57 Les Paul Special Single-Cut
- Color
- TV Yellow
- Condition
- Very Good
- Strings
- 6
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