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For Sale: 2023 Left Handed Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 ES-355, Ultra Light Aged, Watermelon Red, Brand New with COA, OHSC.

This is a Left Handed Made-to-Measure, Special Order Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 ES-355 in an Ultra Light Aged Custom Watermelon Red finish. Left Handed Murphy Labs have over a 2 year wait – this guitar was ordered 4/16/21 and has now finally arrived.

It features Gold Hardware, Ebony fingerboard, multi-ply binding, long tortoise shell pickguard, 1950s pattern mother-of-pearl block inlays, split diamond headstock inlay, Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer. The weight is light at 8 lbs, 2.4 oz (8.15 lbs). This is a truly stunning guitar!

DESCRIPTION:

“The King of the ES Models –
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.

What could be better than the legendary ES-335? The ES-355! The ES-355 starts with all the features that make the ES-335 iconic – the feedback-resistant semi-hollowbody construction, the two humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls, the legendary sonic versatility and exceptional playability – and kicks it into overdrive with an ebony fretboard that’s adorned with 50s pattern mother of pearl block inlays and 22 authentic medium jumbo frets. A split diamond headstock inlay, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware further reinforce the fact that the ES-355 is the top of the line ES™ model.

This expertly crafted Custom Shop rendition’s attention to detail makes it an outstanding recreation of the legendary and highly-prized 1959 ES-355. A five latch Lifton™ case is also included. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.”

This is a totally unique and one-off custom left handed build. Is this the coolest left handed ES-3xx guitar on the planet? Yes, I think so!

$7995

This is a 2023 Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom 2-Pickup, Ebony, Ultra Light Aged Made-To Measure/Special Order in Left Handed with a pickguard delete option with no holes drilled. Weighs only 8 lbs, .8 oz (or 8.05 lbs)!

Manufactured 3-7-23, this guitar is in Mint/Unplayed condition with NO fretwear. Typical wait time on Left handed Murphy Lab guitars is now over 2 years.

DESCRIPTION:

The Original Black Beauty –

“Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.

With its elegant lines and ebony/pearl/gold aesthetic, the 1957 Les Paul™ Custom is easily one of the most iconic and beautiful guitars ever made. It features a body carved out of a single large piece of solid mahogany, unique among Les Paul models. The resulting dark mid-range tone from the body pairs perfectly with its bright-sounding solid ebony fingerboard.

Altogether, it’s the pinnacle of guitar craftsmanship, design, and tone. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to revive every last detail of the original “Black Beauty” for this ’57 Les Paul Custom Reissue, from the dimensions and contours to the precise inlay patterns, to the entire ownership experience. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.”

The guitar plays and sounds great, and is light in weight at around 8 lbs on a bathroom scale. The neck is a slim-taper profile, so it’s easy to wrap your hand around it.

Very cool Left Handed Gibson Black Beauty Les Paul Custom with no waiting!

Was $8500 Now $6995

For Sale: 2023 Left Handed Gibson Murphy Lab ES-335, 1959 reissue, special order/Made to Measure in the Watermelon Red finish.

If you want a 335 which doesn’t look like all of the others, here is a one-off special order Murphy Lab, Ultra Light Aged ES-335 in the Watermelon Red finish, which was the faded Cherry Red finish found on 1959 ES guitars, a truly unique color. The guitar is light in weight at under 8 lbs: 7 lbs, 15.9 oz (7.99 lbs).

This guitar was ordered way back in March 2022 and just arrived. It is Brand New with OHSC, COA, etc.

DESCRIPTION:

“The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than ever, thanks to a year of studying, scanning, and listening to original examples. The expert craftspeople at Gibson Custom Shop have rendered every contour, profile, inlay, and color of the priceless vintage models in magnificent detail.

The result is a playing and ownership experience that will keep you coming back for more. The 1959 ES™ Reissue models feature rounded cutaways, Medium C-shape neck profiles scanned from originals, dot inlays, and vintage-replica parts. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.”

Specs available on the Gibson web site: the information is the same except the left handed and Watermelon Red color are special order options at a higher cost:
https://www.gibson.com/…/Elec…/CUSSMH814/Vintage-Natural

Great playing and sounding guitar, a totally unique and cool Lefty!

Was $7995 Now $6500

For Sale: 2023 Left Handed Gibson Murphy Lab ’61 SG Standard, Stop Tail, New, Reduced!

This is an insane Made-to-Measure, special order Left Handed Gibson Murphy Lab SG Standard. Cherry finish, Murphy Lab Light Aged, with the very desirable Stop Tail Piece (vs. the typical Vibrola-style tailpiece you find on all the early SGs), Grover Tuners with tulip tuner buttons, Nickel Hardware, and the truss rod cover even has “Les Paul” on it! Light in weight at 6 lbs, 7 oz (or 6.44 lbs).

It’s a Brand New 2023 guitar, with a manufacture date of 2-9-23.

This guitar resonates like a tuning fork – it has more resonance than any guitar I’ve had (hundreds and hundreds), and plays amazingly, with bending so effortless on it’s slim-taper ’61 style neck.

This is a very special and totally unique guitar which you won’t find in the Gibson catalog or on their web site.

This is the ultimate Left Handed SG and the only one like it in the world!

Was $7995 Now $6500

This is a true time capsule vintage Strat and probably the cleanest 1958 Strat in existence – there is not even a mark on the fretboard! Lightweight and a killer playing and sounding Strat. The case even looks brand new!

Includes trem arm, ashtray cover, cord, and strap.

This is a 100% Original and Total Investment Grade Instrument!

Was $75K, Now $55K

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