Gibson USED Murphy Lab 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ultra Light Aged (Ebony) [SN. 502708]

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A highly recommended, high-quality used Murphy Lab 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ebony Ultra Light Aged guitar, featuring Murphy Lab's signature Ultra Light Aged treatment, has arrived! Manufactured in 2025.
This is a stylish and tight-fitting pair of glasses in a striking Ebony color!

Established in 1993, the Gibson Custom Shop is dedicated to creating the ultimate electric guitars and basses through long-cultivated high-level manufacturing techniques, an insatiable spirit of inquiry, and carefully selected materials. Even today, the Custom Shop lineup, crafted using traditional handcrafting methods and thoroughly researched vintage knowledge, boasts unparalleled craftsmanship and will become the ultimate instrument to endlessly ignite the inspiration within each player.

The Les Paul Custom: the guitar of choice for real men!
Standard just won't do! Only a custom version will get you there!! The Les Paul Custom is a model so beloved that you can hear such passionate voices from custom guitar fans!

Although production of the Les Paul Custom ceased around 1960, its popularity resurfaced in the late 1960s when top musicians began using them. Finally, production resumed in 1968, alongside the Standard. While retaining the design from before 1960, the body material composition was revised, adopting a plain maple top and mahogany back, and the three humbuckers that were prevalent in the 1950s were replaced with two humbuckers. As a result, it achieved simple operation and a sound character that was very sharp and edgy even when distorted, which is now known as the signature tone of the Les Paul Custom.

The 1968 Custom, like the Les Paul Standard, boasts the classic combination of a maple top and mahogany body top. While it retains the weighty sound of mahogany, the maple top adds a crispness to the tone!

The ebony fingerboard features gleaming block inlays, while the one-piece mahogany neck boasts a slim, comfortable C-shape profile that faithfully replicates the original design.

The now-rare ebony fretboard produces a sharper and tighter sound than a standard LP, creating a masculine tone that cuts through even with high gain, without becoming too muddy—perfect for heavy metal/hard rock! It's also popular among those who like a hard-edged distortion!

The tuning pegs that immediately catch the eye when tuning are Kluson wafflebacks. This type gets its name from the distinctive grooves on the gear housing cover. No detail has been overlooked in creating a playful touch that gives it its own unique character.

The guitar is equipped with the "68 Custom Humbucker" pickup, developed by former Historic Product Manager Edwin Wilson during his time at the company. The solid sound, with its tight, controlled bass that brings out the nuances of your picking, allows you to experience the spirit of the rock movement of that era.

Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, this unit is a truly romantic piece, featuring Ultra Light Aged processing by Murphy Lab!

This guitar features the "Ultra Light Aged" finish, the mildest of four aging levels. It's carefully stored in its case, and the weathering, paint peeling, and dents that occur over time are realistically reproduced. The subtle weathering is difficult to see from a distance, but when you hold it in your hands, you'll be overwhelmed by its realistic appearance!
You'll be able to feel the authentic vintage texture that makes it hard to believe it's brand new!

Furthermore, the Murphy Lab series features a rolled neck, resulting in rounded edges and improved grip and playability.

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This guitar has undergone an Ultra Light Aged treatment, so we cannot guarantee that there are any scratches, dents, cracks, or paint peeling that occurred afterward. However, it is in excellent condition and highly recommended! We have performed maintenance and cleaning at our shop, so it is ready to use immediately!
There are some scratches on the pickguard, but these do not affect playability or have any other issues.

The frets have been leveled and are ready to use. Approximately 85% of the fret life remains.
The nuts are in good working order and function normally. The truss rods also function correctly for normal adjustments.

We have also checked the electrical system, so there are no problems with its operation.

The weight is approximately 4.24 kg. It has a balanced design that produces a solid, focused sound.

Accessories include the original black hard case, keys, certificate of authenticity, and pre-pack checklist.

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SN. 502708
Weight ≈ 4.24 kg

Accessories include the original black hard case, keys, certificate of authenticity, and pre-pack checklist.

*Please note that with the Murphy Lab series, paint cracks may occur and the paint may peel off even if tape is applied or compressed air is blown on them.


~ About Murphy Lab ~
Murphy Lab, a new lab located within the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, specializes in guitar aging (a process that replicates the aged appearance and playability of vintage guitars) using the latest technology based on scientific verification.

Tom Murphy, a founding member of the Gibson Custom Shop and project leader for the Historic Collection, has since made a name for himself with aging techniques that bring the look and feel of vintage guitars to new instruments. Backed by Tom's passion for vintage guitars and deep knowledge, his skills beautifully recreate the natural lacquer cracks and wear from playing on Gibson guitars.

Tom Murphy and Gibson scientifically analyzed the nitrocellulose lacquer used in 1950s and 1960s guitars, which develop cracks known as weather checking over time. They unraveled the process of this change and, through extensive testing with prototypes of various models, developed a lacquer process that reproduces the natural weather checking seen in vintage guitars.

~ Murphy Lab ~

Murphy Lab, a new lab located within the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, specializes in guitar aging (a process that replicates the aged appearance and playability of vintage guitars) using the latest technology based on scientific verification.

Tom Murphy, a founding member of the Gibson Custom Shop and project leader for the Historic Collection, has since made a name for himself with aging techniques that bring the look and feel of vintage guitars to new instruments. Backed by Tom's passion for vintage guitars and deep knowledge, his skills beautifully recreate the natural lacquer cracks and wear from playing on Gibson guitars.

Tom Murphy and Gibson scientifically analyzed the nitrocellulose lacquer used in 1950s and 1960s guitars, which develop cracks known as weather checking over time. They unraveled the process of this change and, through extensive testing with prototypes of various models, developed a lacquer process that reproduces the natural weather checking seen in vintage guitars.

The Murphy Lab was conceived when Tom Murphy led the Gibson Custom Shop team in testing every body shape, finish, and aging level based on prototypes. As a result, it was established within the Gibson Custom Shop to pursue unprecedented realism and attention to detail in aging.

Tom Murphy's presence and his artistic creations have played a significant role in Gibson's history, and his legacy will continue forever as the Murphy Lab.

Body
Body Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Body Back Material: 1-Piece Mahogany
Binding Style: Multi-ply
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged

Neck
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile: Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape
Scale length: 24.75 / 62.865cm
Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12 / 304.8mm
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687 / 42.85mm
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block

Hardware
Finish: Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuners: Kluson Waffleback
Pick Guard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom

Electronics
Neck Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors

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