Late last year, Gibson announced the launch of the Murphy Lab, a new division of the company's Custom Shop that would devote itself to building historically accurate guitars.
The Murphy Lab is headed up by Tom Murphy, a veteran builder who also happens to be one of the original pioneers of guitar aging. Now, we've been given a tantalizing preview of some of his first Gibson Murphy Lab builds.
“We’re working on some #epic stuff #prototype at the Murphy Lab - Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection," said Gibson CMO Cesar Gueikian in an Instagram post, featuring shots of three new aged Les Pauls.
You can get a closer look at the goldtop and two 'bursts, each of which have been given comprehensive checking and finish wear, in the shot below.
There's been no word on the release date or prices of any Gibson Murphy Lab models, but, as always, we'll be sure to keep you posted on any developments.
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