Gibson Custom '59 Les Paul Standard Western Desert Fade Murphy Lab Light Aged

Stunning Light Aged Murphy Lab ’59 Les Paul Standard in breathtaking Western Desert Fade! With hand-selected top for Dijkmans Guitars!

This Gibson Custom Shop Made to Measure ’59 Les Paul Standard is a tribute to one of the most iconic guitars ever built. Specially assembled for Dijkmans Guitars, this instrument combines the soul of a vintage Burst with the highest level of modern Custom Shop craftsmanship.

The guitar features the exclusive Western Desert Fade finish, a color that evokes the warm, subtly faded hues of sun-bleached original ’59 Les Pauls. The finish shows a natural transition from soft sand and honey tones to deeper amber nuances, creating an authentic, lived-in appearance with great visual depth.

The Light Aging by the Murphy Lab gives this guitar a convincingly played-in character. Fine lacquer checking, light signs of use, and subtle aging of the hardware provide a realistic vintage look & feel, without the instrument losing its freshness. The result is a perfect balance between played and cherished — as if the guitar has been lovingly played and maintained for years.

What makes this version extra special is the hand-selected maple top, chosen by Dijkmans Guitars in close collaboration with Tom Fowle from the Murphy Lab. The top displays a vibrant, elegant flame with a distinct vintage character: dynamic, deep, and perfectly in harmony with the Western Desert Fade finish.

Tonally, this ’59 Standard offers everything you would expect from a top-class Custom Shop instrument: open, resonant, and extremely responsive. The tones are rich and layered, with a powerful midrange, sparkling highs, and a deep, musical sustain that effortlessly continues to sing.

This is not a replica, but a carefully curated interpretation of a legendary instrument. A Made to Measure ’59 Les Paul Standard for the purist, the collector, and the player seeking the ultimate Burst experience. Exclusively assembled for Dijkmans Guitars.