Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut TV Yellow Murphy Lab Heavy Aging

Weight: 8lb 1oz

1958 was a monumental year for Gibson in which a whole new lineup of now-famous models was introduced. One of them was the redesigned “double cutaway” Les Paul™ Junior, which has since found its place in music history as a favorite of hard rock musicians, especially when they have a broken-in feel like this one. The extra fret access of the double-cut construction allows upper octave leads, while the “simple is better” single-pickup setup projects a thick, heavy tone. 

This is the first double-cutaway TV Yellow Junior from the Murphy Lab, and we’re offering it at the Heavy Aged level, so it fills a hole in the current Murphy Lab lineup. The 50s Rounded Medium C neck feels fantastic. it’s all about that extra roll from the Murphy Lab treatment that gives them the feel of a vintage original. Other highlights include a nylon nut, 1-ply Tortoiseshell celluloid pickguard, black Top Hat knobs, a black Dogear P-90 wired to master Volume and master Tone controls using CTS® 500k audio taper potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil capacitors. You will also enjoy the included Lifton™ Historic “Gator Skin” Hardshell Case.

Body:

• Body Style - Les Paul, Double Cut
• Body Shape - Les Paul
• Body Material - Solid Mahogany
• Body Finish - Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Weight Relief - None

Neck:

• Profile - 50s Rounded Medium C
• Scale Length - 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material - Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius - 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material - Solid Mahogany
• Fret Count - 22
• Frets - Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material - Nylon
• Nut Width - 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
• End Of Board Width - 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
• Inlays - Celluloid Dot
• Joint - Long Tenon; Hide Glue Fit

Hardware:

• Finish - Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
• Bridge - Wraparound
• Tuning Machines - Kluson 3 on a Side, White Button
• Pickguard - 1-Ply Tortoiseshell Celluloid
• Truss Rod - Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover - Single-ply Black
• Control Knobs - Black Top Hat
• Jack Plate Cover - Black Multi-Ply
• Control Covers - Black
• Strap Buttons - 2 - Aluminum
• Pickup Covers - Black Dogear P-90

Electronics:

• Bridge Pickup - Custom Dogear P-90
• Controls - Master Volume, Master Tone; CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Output Jack - 1/4" Switchcraft

Misc.

• Strings Gauge - .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case - Lifton Historic "Gator Skin" Hardshell Case