Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1960 Les Paul Standard - Ultra Heavy Aged Royal Tea Burst - CHUCKSCLUSIVE - #02162

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Experience A Unique Collaboration Between Gibson and Chuck Levin's - The Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab Chuck Levin's Spec 1960 Les Paul Standard In Ultra Heavy Aged Royal Tea Burst Tom Murphy, Master Artisan and namesake of the Gibson Murphy Lab, has been replicating the vibe and character of vintage instruments for decades. With a huge depth of knowledge, passion for the instrument, and of course creativity, Tom and his team have developed the tools and techniques to recreate guitars from the Gibson Golden Era. Everything from reverse-engineering the original formula of nitrocellulose lacquer used during the 50s and 60s, to 3D-scanning original instruments from the era, to identifying where and how these iconic guitars acquire wear and tear. The Murphy Lab team has thought through every element of these instruments so that when you open the case, your Murphy Lab will look, feel, and sound like an heirloom. The 1960 Les Paul Standard represents the last year for the original Les Paul and is nearly identical to the 1959 save for a few key details. Most notably to players, the 1960 features a quick slim profile neck along with the same large frets from the 1959, which has proved to be a very popular combination to many Les Paul players. Additionally, the 1960 features "reflector" control knobs and wider tuning pegs, while still featuring a flamed maple top. Chuck Levin's was founded in 1958 and saw its early successes while the original versions of these Murphy Lab Les Pauls were leaving Gibson's shop. Like the Gibson Les Paul, Chuck Levin's has endured and thrived for decades since and become a legend to many musicians. To celebrate our 65th Anniversary and our shared history with Gibson Guitars, Chuck Levin's has partnered with the Gibson Murphy Lab to bring you a collection of amazing instruments, built just like they were back when Chuck Levin's was just a small music shop in the middle of DC. Ultra Heavy Aging The Murphy Lab's Ultra Heavy aging produces a guitar