{"product_id":"gibson-custom-es-335-1959-reissue-ultra-heavy-aged-vintage-natural-cs-mlc-352813","title":"Es-335 1959 Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Vintage Natural Cs Mlc","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Essentials to Know About the Gibson Custom Shop \"Murphy Lab\" Guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-realistic aging\u003c\/strong\u003e developed by Tom Murphy, a key figure at the Gibson Custom Shop, to recreate the soul of vintage instruments on a new guitar.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrocellulose finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with a formula reproduced from the 1950s and 1960s Gibson lacquers, then worked to achieve authentic cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple relic levels\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ultra Light, Light, Heavy, Ultra Heavy) to choose the intensity of wear, from \"fresh out of the case\" to \"tour guitar.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeticulous details down to the hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e: patina, dings, play marks, and consistent finishes, all while maintaining the functionality of a new instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMurphy Lab: Vintage Expertise at the Heart of the Gibson Custom Shop\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Murphy Lab highlights the craftsmanship of Tom Murphy, a recognized artisan who helped define the \"aged\" approach within the Gibson Custom Shop. The goal is not just to create an aesthetic patina but to reproduce the atmosphere of an old instrument with great precision: micro-cracks in the lacquer, targeted wear in contact areas, and consistency between the body, neck, and hardware. Each guitar thus retains a unique identity, with marks and crack patterns that do not repeat identically.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is a Gibson Murphy Lab For?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \"Murphy Lab\" guitar is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists, collectors, and stage musicians seeking the look, feel, and inspiration of a vintage instrument without the constraints of a fragile old piece. Depending on the chosen aging level, you get a more \"played-in\" feel (marked neck, softened edges, wear zones), particularly appreciated in blues, rock, classic rock, and all styles where a guitar with a strong character is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Murphy Lab focuses primarily on \u003cstrong\u003efinish\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efeel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003evisual realism\u003c\/strong\u003e: the guitar sounds first and foremost like the Custom Shop model it is based on (woods, pickups, electronics, and craftsmanship remain the foundation of the tonal character). The nitrocellulose finish, deliberately fragile and worked to crack beneath the surface, mainly provides a \"vintage\" tactile experience: a more organic sensation, an instrument that already feels \"lived-in,\" and immediate playability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003enitrocellulose, formula reproduced from Gibson lacquers of the 1950s and 1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003esignificant wear like a \u0026quot;tour guitar,\u0026quot; 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look, Vintage Original Sheen (VOS) hardware, hand-applied binding\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003ereproduce the look of a heavily used instrument while maintaining the functionality of a new guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:5;--wb-r:10;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003emoderate wear like a \u0026quot;house guitar,\u0026quot; more pronounced cracking, slight dings and pick marks, worn edges, VOS hardware, hand-applied binding\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026quot;Murphy Mileage\u0026quot;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003etargeted wear on the neck in playing zones, body back exposed in typical contact areas (e.g., belt rub) for a \u0026quot;family heirloom\u0026quot; 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