Gibson Custom Shop ’57 Les Paul Standard Aged

Gibson Custom Shop ’57 Les Paul Standard Aged

Made in USA 2013
Serial Number 731034

A superb example of a 2013 Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, professionally aged during the highly sought-after pre-Murphy Lab era. This guitar features authentic Tom Murphy-style ageing from a time when aged Historic Reissues were produced in far smaller numbers than today’s Murphy Lab instruments, making them especially desirable to collectors and players alike. Tom Murphy was instrumental in developing Gibson’s ageing techniques long before the Murphy Lab was formally launched in 2021.

Finished in classic Goldtop with all the vintage-correct Historic specifications, this R7 delivers everything you’d expect from a Custom Shop Les Paul—fat, articulate PAF-style tones, exceptional sustain, and effortless playability. The expertly aged nitro finish gives it the look, feel, and character of a well-loved original from the 1950s.

These early aged Historic Reissues have become increasingly sought after for their craftsmanship, tone, and connection to Tom Murphy’s original ageing work. Whether you’re looking for an exceptional player’s guitar or a collectible Gibson Custom Shop piece, this R7 is an outstanding example.

A rare opportunity to own a beautiful pre-Murphy Lab Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul from one of the most respected periods of Historic Reissue production.