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The Original Black Beauty
With its elegant lines and ebony/pearl/gold aesthetic, the Gibson Murphy Lab 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.
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.
Type |
Solid Body |
Colour |
Ebony |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Shape |
Les Paul |
Body Material |
1-Piece Solid Mahogany |
Body Finish |
Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged |
Neck Material |
Solid Mahogany |
Neck Shape |
Chunky C-Shape |
Fretboard Material |
Solid Ebony |
Number of Frets |
22 |
Fretboard Inlays |
1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl |
Fret Size |
Historic Medium-Jumbo |
Fretboard Radius |
12" (304.8mm) |
Nut Material |
Nylon |
Nut Width |
1.69" (42.85mm) |
Neck Pickups |
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) |
Bridge Pickups |
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) |
Controls |
2 X Volume, 2 X Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors, 3-Way Switchcraft |
Bridge |
No-Wire ABR-1 |
Tuners |
Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips |
Strings |
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
Case/ Bag |
Included: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch |
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Shipping Policy
At Sky Music we are committed in offering the best prices in Australia. That is why on top of our Best Price Guarantee, we offer free shipping on most orders over $199.
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Returns Procedure
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Once your return is received and inspected, we will be in contact to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If you are approved, we will process the return as a refund, exchange or store credit as quickly as possible.
Here at Sky Music, we want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. If you are not satisfied with your new product for any reason you may return it for a refund, exchange or store credit within 30 days of purchase. Please see the full policy for conditions, exemptions and procedures. For metro-Melbourne orders we charge a flat rate of $18 for change of mind swaps and exchanges & returns and staff will advise for interstate, rural and Victorian areas outside of the metro-Melbourne area.
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