Gibson session Select

1959 Les Paul Standard
Murphy Lab – Ultra Light Aged

Of the various Les Paul vintages, 1959 is probably the most sought-after and also the most expensive year. This year there was a lot of experimentation with different burst finishes, which stood out strongly from the '58 vintage and were very intense in color. The new colors were initially hesitantly accepted and therefore fewer instruments were produced, making an original 1959 Les Paul Standard a rare and sought-after collector's item.
We were inspired by these guitars and are now introducing you to our Made To Measure series Les Paul 1959 Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged from the Gibson custom shop . Each instrument is a unique piece made from carefully selected woods and components.

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