Description
Description
Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”
Sporting a scientifically reverse-engineered nitrocellulose lacquer identical used on Gibson guitars of the ‘50s and ‘60s, this Custom Shop instrument has been meticulously aged by hand at Murphy Labs—with all the wear-and-tear of a well-played original, including extra-rolled fingerboard binding for a broken-in feel and true-to-life look.
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab Series
Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.” Sporting a scientifically reverse-engineered nitrocellulose lacquer identical used on Gibson guitars of the ‘50s and ‘60s, this Custom Shop instrument has been meticulously aged by hand at Murphy Labs—with all the wear-and-tear of a well-played original, including extra-rolled fingerboard binding for a broken-in feel and true-to-life look.
Highlights
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab Series
Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.” Sporting a scientifically reverse-engineered nitrocellulose lacquer identical used on Gibson guitars of the ‘50s and ‘60s, this Custom Shop instrument has been meticulously aged by hand at Murphy Labs—with all the wear-and-tear of a well-played original, including extra-rolled fingerboard binding for a broken-in feel and true-to-life look.
Highlights
- Murphy Lab Light Aged Finish
- 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple Body
- Solid Maple Centerblock
- Custombucker (Unpotted) Pickups
- 58 Unbound Fat C-shape Neck
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | A840375 |
| Product Color: | Tri-Color Sunburst |
| Relic/Aging Level: | Murphy Lab Light Aged |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Material: | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Body Finish: | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Top Material: | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Body Binding: | 1-Ply Cream Top Top & Back |
| Body Notes: | Semi-Hollow Center Block |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Shape: | 58 Unbound Fat C-Shape |
| Fingerboard Material: | Indian Rosewood |
| Nut Material: | Nylon |
| Nut Width: | 1.687" (42.85mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" (628.65mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Nitrocellulose Dots |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Dots |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Custombucker (Unpotted) |
| Neck Pickup: | Custombucker (Unpotted) |
| Controls and Switching: | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors, Mono Varitone Switch |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Aged Nickel |
| Bridge: | ABR-1 |
| Tailpiece: | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines: | Kluson Single-Line, Single Ring |
| Fret Wire: | Historic Narrow/Tall '58 Size |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | 3-Ply Black |
| Knobs: | True Historic Gold Top Hat w/Dial Pointer |
| Switch Cap: | Amber |