Description
PRELOVED GIBSON 1954 Les Paul™ Goldtop
Murphy Lab Heavy Relic | Gibson Custom Shop | 2021
This is a truly exceptional Gibson Custom Shop 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Murphy Lab Heavy Relic, built in 2021 and presented in mint condition. Complete with original Lifton-style case, Certificate of Authenticity, and all paperwork, this guitar is a museum-grade reissue of one of the most character-rich Les Pauls ever made.
Many legendary players have been drawn to the unique tonal character of the 1954 wraparound tailpiece. Its direct connection to the body studs is often credited with increased sustain, immediacy, and a vocal, resonant response that later Tune-O-Matic models simply don’t replicate. Gibson Custom Shop has meticulously recreated this early-era Les Paul, capturing the feel, sound, and aesthetic of the originals in stunning detail.
The Murphy Lab Heavy Aging treatment authentically simulates decades of intense use, from lacquer checking and wear patterns to heavily aged nickel hardware. The result is a guitar that looks, feels, and resonates like a true Golden Era original—without sacrificing reliability or playability.
Powered by Custom Shop soapbar P-90 pickups, this Goldtop delivers raw, articulate tone with dynamic response, perfect for blues, rock, and vintage-inspired styles.
Key Features
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Preloved Gibson Custom Shop ’54 Les Paul Goldtop
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Murphy Lab Heavy Relic / Heavy Aged finish
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Built 2021
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Mint condition
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Authentic wraparound bridge & tailpiece
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Custom Shop soapbar P-90 pickups
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Chunky ’50s neck profile
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Period-correct materials, construction & electronics
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Includes Certificate of Authenticity, paperwork & original case
Specifications
Neck
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Material: Solid Mahogany
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Profile: Chunky C-Shape
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Scale Length: 24.75"
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Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood (Hide Glue Fit)
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Radius: 12"
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Frets: 22 – Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
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Nut: Nylon, 1.687"
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Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
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Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Body
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Shape: Les Paul
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Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple (Hide Glue Fit)
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Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Hardware
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Finish: Nickel – Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
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Bridge / Tailpiece: Wraparound
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Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
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Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs
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Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Electronics
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Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Soapbar P-90
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Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Soapbar P-90
Accessories
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Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
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Certificate of Authenticity
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Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion
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Reissue Switch Backplate (in case)
Why buy preloved from Colemans Music?
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High-value instruments carefully assessed
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Melbourne store & Australia-wide delivery
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Trusted independent Australian music retailer
