NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Tom Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP spec)

• Sep 30, 2020

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edwardgrey

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First post, first Gibson after having purchased ~12 electrics through other brands!

Posted are unedited pictures, I've removed the pickguard (sorry). It also came with the Gibson Custom shop medallion but re-installed the plastic one. Weight is ~4.1kg / 9lbs but need to check again with a more accurate scale.

I bought this one after testing ~8-10 guitars in store, ranging from 2016-2020 models, from Tom Murphy Aged -> 1959/1960 -> Rick Nielsen/other replica. Each one was fantastic, this one just hit the spot in a special way :spabout

Fretwork is great, mahogany back is perfect, (Indian?) rosewood fingerboard is dark and the burst/flame is just right. Very happy, I think this is the beginning of a rabbit hole ~

Really enjoyed testing both the 1959 and 1969(v1-3) neck profiles, however decided to stick to the slightly thicker 1959 as the 1960 profiles are more similar to my previous guitars.

I've seen a lot of Cherry burst on the forum fade to a Lemon drop over time, would the same thing happen with a Dirty Lemon if left too close to direct sunlight?

Great to finally join the Les Paul Train eace2

 

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• Sep 30, 2020

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

Welcome to the party . Seriously beautiful Les Paul as I love the color and figure . Yes she will fade some if you leave her in direct sunlight and that is at your discretion of course . I bet she sounds really nice ? Play her in good health and have tons of fun as that is what it's all about !

 

• Sep 30, 2020

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

Nice. Enjoy- love the tight flame top.

 

• Sep 30, 2020

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

Very nice indeed! Enjoy it man. You're absolutely right about the rabbit hole. Keep your wallet near by!

 

• Sep 30, 2020

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

Well done!
That top is great!
Play swiftly with a loud noise! :dude:

 

• Sep 30, 2020

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WoW! Beautiful LP!
May you have many happy years of use with it.

 

• Sep 30, 2020

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

Very happy with the tone, cannot stop playing it ~

Due to my excitement doing my NGD first post I wrote 'Paul Murphy' instead of 'Tom Murphy' :wah

 

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

edwardgrey said:

Due to my excitement doing my NGD first post I wrote 'Paul Murphy' instead of 'Tom Murphy' :wah

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It's all good as we knew who you meant and you have to be excited to be rocking out with that beauty of a Murphy Les Paul !

 

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

Very nice!!!

 

• Sep 30, 2020

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

I love the look of that fingerboard! I bet it feels so good!

And I enjoyed reading your first post--playing many and choosing this one that spoke to you in a "special way".

Enjoy you new guitar (and The Les Paul Forum)!

 

• Oct 1, 2020

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

I looked up the serial number but it turns out the Japanese dealership may have their own series ~

 

• Oct 3, 2020

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

Edward and :welcometo the LPF!

Your LP is beautiful! Congrats, HNGD

play her in good health and :welcome to the LP Club!

 

• Oct 3, 2020

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Above post duped somehow?

 

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• Oct 4, 2020

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

Thank you, awesome to join the club, hope I can contribute.

As it's a 2018, I think the pickups are potted. The only change I've been considering is to get some ThroBak pickups installed ~ any thoughts/recommendations?

 

• Oct 4, 2020

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Congrats on a beautiful LP!
and yeah, it is a dangerous road you are on... there will be more! Haha

 

• Oct 7, 2020

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Re: NGD - 2018 1959 Les Paul Standard, Paul Murphy Dirty Lemon Burst (Non-aged, JP sp

I love the back color a lot. Not that the front looks bad. It's great, but the back color and wood grain looks delicious!

Phil

 

• Oct 9, 2020

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A beauty for sure!!!... Welcome...

Throbak has a lot of great models... I like the Ed A winds (inspired by a set of PAFs I own).... if you like A2 magnets and want slightly hotter, you may dig these...

https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups-throbak-eda-custom.html

 

• Oct 9, 2020

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Gorgeous guitar! That is pretty much my ideal looking LP right there. Enjoy her! :salude

 

• Oct 11, 2020

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Ed A said:

A beauty for sure!!!... Welcome...

Throbak has a lot of great models... I like the Ed A winds (inspired by a set of PAFs I own).... if you like A2 magnets and want slightly hotter, you may dig these...

https://www.throbak.com/paf-pickups-throbak-eda-custom.html

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Those sounds fantastic, I think I found a source for a set locally so may get them soon to try out! Thanks for the advice

 

• Oct 11, 2020

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Just figured how to multiquote ~

GotTheSilver said:

Gorgeous guitar! That is pretty much my ideal looking LP right there. Enjoy her! :salude

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Just paired it with my favorite guitar straps and now getting almost daily play!

PHILBERT said:

I love the back color a lot. Not that the front looks bad. It's great, but the back color and wood grain looks delicious!

Phil

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Good guitar back and neck wood is sometimes less noticed, I have to admit it was part of the purchasing decision process and overruled my thoughts on weight (~9lbs rather than ~8)