{"product_id":"gibson-custom-2-pickup-1959-les-paul-custom-murphy-lab-aged-prototype-ebony","title":"Gibson Custom 2-Pickup 1959 Les Paul Custom Murphy Lab Aged Prototype - Ebony","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eGibson Custom 2-Pickup 1959 Les Paul Custom Murphy Lab Aged Prototype - Ebony\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonically, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePalen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287005176065,"sku":"PROTO 3","price":19999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1298\/4787\/files\/Artboard1copy4_3449c6fa-887e-4d35-b904-b62d2017bca6.png?v=1782165318","url":"https:\/\/www.palenmusic.com\/products\/gibson-custom-2-pickup-1959-les-paul-custom-murphy-lab-aged-prototype-ebony","provider":"Palen Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}