Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Royal Tea Burst Light Aged – Royal Tea Burst LPR59LARTNH

The Holy Grail

Gibson Custom Shop’s 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is not just a tribute to the priceless original models — it’s a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to color-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of decades of work by Custom Shop’s expert team — a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. Its the definition of cool, and it’s the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago. It 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.

Body

Body ShapeLes PaulTop2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue FitBack1-Piece Lightweight MahoganyBinding1-Ply RoyaliteWeight ReliefNoneFinishNitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Light Aged

Neck

MaterialSolid MahoganyProfileAuthentic ’59 Medium C-ShapeScale Length24.75″ / 628.65mmFingerboard MaterialIndian Rosewood, Hide Glue FitFingerboard Radius12″Number Of Frets22FretsAuthentic Medium-JumboNut MaterialNylonNut Width1.69″ / 42.85mmEnd of Board Width2.24″ / 56.89mmInlaysCellulose Nitrate TrapezoidJointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

FinishNickel; Murphy Lab Light AgedTuner PlatingNickelBridgeABR-1Saddle MaterialNickel-plated BrassTailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarTuning MachinesKluson Single Line, Single RingPickguardLaminated Cellulose Acetate ButyrateTrussRodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeTruss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-PlyControl KnobsGold Butyrate Top HatsSwitch TipAmber CatalinSwitchwasherReplica Cellulose Acetate ButyrateJack Plate CoverLaminated Cellulose Acetate ButyrateControl CoversBlack RoyaliteStrap ButtonsAluminumMounting RingsM69 Cellulose Acetate ButyratePickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel Silver

Electronics

Neck PickupCustombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)Bridge PickupCustombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsPickup Selector3-Way SwitchcraftOutput Jack1/4″ Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046CaseBrown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch CaseAccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case