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Each Murphy Lab model corresponds to one of four distinct aging levels and features extra-rolled fingerboard binding for a broken-in feel and true-to-life look. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Freddie King to Jeff Beck, many great pickers have been attracted the unique character of the \"wraparound\" tailpiece of a 1954 Les Paul Goldtop. Some believe its direct link to the body stud screws maximizes sustain while others believe the wraparound bar creates a distinct tonality and vocal quality. Whatever the case, there is certainly something special about this early year in the Les Paul Model's history and Gibson Custom Shop created this '54 Reissue to perfectly recapture the look, feel, and tone of the originals. It features Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e Les Paul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack: \u003c\/b\u003e1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003e1-Ply Royalite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfile: \u003c\/b\u003eChunky C-Shape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24.75\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/b\u003eIndian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Frets: \u003c\/b\u003e22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrets: \u003c\/b\u003eHistoric Gibson Narrow\/Tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Nylon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.687\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnd of Board Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.24\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInlays:\u003c\/b\u003e Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoint:\u003c\/b\u003e Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware Finish: \u003c\/b\u003eNickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuner Plating:\u003c\/b\u003e Nickel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge:\u003c\/b\u003e Wraparound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/b\u003e Wraparound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuning Machines:\u003c\/b\u003e Kluson Single Line, Single Ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/b\u003e Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrussRod: \u003c\/b\u003eAuthentic 1950s No-Tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTruss Rod Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic Stepped 2-Ply\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl Knobs: \u003c\/b\u003eGold Speed Knobs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitch Tip: \u003c\/b\u003eAmber Catalin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitchwasher:\u003c\/b\u003e Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Plate Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl Covers:\u003c\/b\u003e Brown Royalite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap Buttons:\u003c\/b\u003e Aluminum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Covers: \u003c\/b\u003eSoapbar Cellulose Acetate Butyrate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Pickup:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom Soapbar P-90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge Pickup: \u003c\/b\u003eCustom Soapbar P-90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eControls: \u003c\/b\u003e2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Selector: \u003c\/b\u003e3-Way Switchcraft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Jack: \u003c\/b\u003e1\/4\" Switchcraft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrings Gauge: \u003c\/b\u003e.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase: \u003c\/b\u003eAged Brown\/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39272094269575,"sku":"LPR54HADGNH1-40162","price":5489.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/gibson-electric-guitars-solid-body-gibson-custom-shop-murphy-lab-1954-les-paul-goldtop-reissue-double-gold-heavy-aged-lpr54hadgnh1-40162-28449776140423.jpg?v=1650680776","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-gb\/products\/gibson-custom-shop-murphy-lab-1954-les-paul-goldtop-1109804","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}