Gibson Custom 2-Pickup 1959 Les Paul Custom Murphy Lab Aged Prototype - Ebony
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Gibson Custom 2-Pickup 1959 Les Paul Custom Murphy Lab Aged Prototype - Ebony
Columbia, MO
2609 E Broadway #206
Columbia MO 65201
United States
Joplin, MO
1202 S Rangeline Rd
Suite #6
Joplin MO 64801
United States
O'Fallon, MO
4689 State Hwy K
O'Fallon MO 63368
United States
Overland Park, KS
11625 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park KS 66210
United States
Springfield, MO
1560 East Raynell Place
Springfield MO 65804
United States
Wichita, KS
2300 E Lincoln St
Wichita KS 67211
United States
Give your new guitar a pro fret level and let it play as smooth as it sounds. More sustain, better intonation, zero buzz—just pure, clean riffs. Learn more
Give your new guitar a pro fret level and let it play as smooth as it sounds. More sustain, better intonation, zero buzz—just pure, clean riffs. Learn more
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Gibson Custom 2-Pickup 1959 Les Paul Custom Murphy Lab Aged Prototype - Ebony
Imagine holding a piece of guitar history that normally resides behind velvet ropes or in the private collection of guitar royalty. This extraordinary Gibson Custom 2-Pickup 1959 Les Paul Custom Murphy Lab Aged Prototype is an exact, masterfully crafted replication of the exceedingly rare 1959 "Tuxedo" Les Paul Custom owned by none other than Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian. Built with the obsessive, white-glove attention to detail typically reserved for Gibson's ultra-premium Collector’s Edition runs, this particular masterpiece is an elite rarity—one of only three prototypes ever created.
Beneath the hauntingly beautiful, aged ebony nitrocellulose finish lies a premium, lightweight solid mahogany body and neck, bound together with historical hide glue for maximum acoustic resonance and sustain. Unlike the more common three-pickup configurations of the era, the sleek dual-pickup setup strips away the clutter, giving you a focused, raw tonal playground. The solid ebony fingerboard features iconic mother-of-pearl block inlays, providing a glassy-smooth playing surface that feels broken-in from the moment your fingers hit the frets, thanks to the world-class artisans at the Murphy Lab.
Sonically, this prototype sings with the legendary, harmonically rich voice of the late 1950s. Loaded with a pair of unpotted Custombucker humbuckers, it effortlessly channels the woody, articulate PAF tones made famous by icons like Keith Richards and Jimmy Page. From warm, velvety jazz cleans to aggressive, mid-forward classic rock bark, the touch sensitivity is utterly breathtaking. Combined with period-correct 1950s wiring, Bumblebee capacitors, and gold hardware, this instrument isn’t just a tribute to a golden era—it’s an investment-grade piece of Gibson’s modern legacy.
Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?
Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.
The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.
Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!
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Gibson Custom 2-Pickup 1959 Les Paul Custom Murphy Lab Aged Prototype - Ebony
Imagine holding a piece of guitar history that normally resides behind velvet ropes or in the private collection of guitar royalty. This extraordinary Gibson Custom 2-Pickup 1959 Les Paul Custom Murphy Lab Aged Prototype is an exact, masterfully crafted replication of the exceedingly rare 1959 "Tuxedo" Les Paul Custom owned by none other than Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian. Built with the obsessive, white-glove attention to detail typically reserved for Gibson's ultra-premium Collector’s Edition runs, this particular masterpiece is an elite rarity—one of only three prototypes ever created.
Beneath the hauntingly beautiful, aged ebony nitrocellulose finish lies a premium, lightweight solid mahogany body and neck, bound together with historical hide glue for maximum acoustic resonance and sustain. Unlike the more common three-pickup configurations of the era, the sleek dual-pickup setup strips away the clutter, giving you a focused, raw tonal playground. The solid ebony fingerboard features iconic mother-of-pearl block inlays, providing a glassy-smooth playing surface that feels broken-in from the moment your fingers hit the frets, thanks to the world-class artisans at the Murphy Lab.
Sonically, this prototype sings with the legendary, harmonically rich voice of the late 1950s. Loaded with a pair of unpotted Custombucker humbuckers, it effortlessly channels the woody, articulate PAF tones made famous by icons like Keith Richards and Jimmy Page. From warm, velvety jazz cleans to aggressive, mid-forward classic rock bark, the touch sensitivity is utterly breathtaking. Combined with period-correct 1950s wiring, Bumblebee capacitors, and gold hardware, this instrument isn’t just a tribute to a golden era—it’s an investment-grade piece of Gibson’s modern legacy.
Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?
Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.
The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.
Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!