Gibson session Select

1959 Les Paul Standard
Murphy Lab – Ultra Light Aged

Among the various Les Paul vintages, 1959 is probably the most sought-after and also the most expensive. That year saw a great deal of experimentation with different burst finishes, which stood apart from the '58 vintage and were very intense in colour. The new colours were initially adopted only hesitantly, so fewer instruments were produced, making an original 1959 Les Paul Standard a rare and coveted collector's item.
We were inspired by these guitars and now present to you our Made To Measure Les Paul 1959 Murphy Lab Light Aged from the Gibson Custom Shop. Each instrument is a unique piece crafted from carefully selected tonewoods and components.

Our session Select 1959 models feature beautiful Dark Burst or Iced Tea Burst finishes. These were carefully hand-aged in the renowned Murphy Lab by Tom Murphy to give the guitars the feel and look of an instrument that's been played for years.