Gibson Les Paul 59 FB ULA
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Gibson
Les Paul 59 FB ULA
Product Info
Article Number:
549911
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 59 FB ULA
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$7,918.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul 59 FB ULA from the Murphy Lab is seriously special. It nails that classic '59 vibe with a comfortable neck, killer pickups, and a beautifully aged finish. It's a dream guitar for players chasing that vintage tone and feel, especially those focused on blues, rock, and classic tones.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 59 FB ULA
- Electric Guitar
- Murphy Lab Custom Shop model
- Body: Solid mahogany
- Hide glued flamed maple top
- One piece mahogany neck
- Hide glued rosewood fingerboard
- Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Authentic '59 Medium "C"
- Aniline dye back
- 22 Historic medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Two custombucker humbuckers
- CTS 500k potentiometers
- Oil-in-paper capacitors
- No-Wire ABR 1 bridge
- Aluminium stopbar
- Kluson Single Ring vintage machine heads
- Cellulose Acetate Butyrate plastic parts
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Ultra Light Aged - lacquer cracks
- Colour: Factory Burst
- Includes Lifton case
- certificate and 60th Anniversary Switchplate Medallion (historically accurate backplate in case)
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Murphy Lab construction delivers exceptional accuracy to a 1959 original's feel.
- • Custombucker pickups offer vintage tone with enhanced clarity and output.
- • The '59 Medium 'C' neck profile is incredibly comfortable and instantly familiar.
- • Ultra Light Aged finish authentically replicates decades of wear and character.
CONS
- • The weight, typical of Les Pauls, will be a concern for some players.
- • The limited pickup versatility might not suit players needing extreme sonic options.
- • The premium-priced nature makes it inaccessible to many guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
One-Piece Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
24.75 inches
Frets
22 Historic Medium Jumbo
Bridge
No-Wire ABR 1 Bridge with Aluminium Stopbar
Weight
Approximately 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Custombucker aims to emulate a PAF’s character but with slightly higher output and a more focused midrange, offering a more modern clarity.
The aging is primarily cosmetic, but the thinner lacquer finish *can* contribute to a slightly more resonant tone compared to a thicker, modern finish.
The Kluson headstock is a historically accurate detail, featuring a simpler design and a slightly different font compared to later Gibson headstocks, evoking the early 1950s era.
