Murphy Lab

[jenton70]

Got an in-hand sneak peak at the Murphy Lab guitars tonight. Viewed Light, Heavy, Ultra-Heavy aged models.

Very impressed. Wasn't expecting to be. I'll add to this once I can say more.

 

[VictorB]

Razor blades still? Or are they using the freezer method?

 

[jenton70]

Razor blades still? Or are they using the freezer method?

I don't actually know but if it's blades they are certainly getting more random and creative with them.

Looked distinctly similar to HM checking which I know is freezer.

 

[Haprom]

My Wife bought Me one of the Murphy Lab Aged Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Reissues for our 20th Anniversary. The Aging is Killer...

 

[Tim Plains]

Better than the old in-house aging? That's the only reasons I sold a Shanks, didn't like how the aging looked, otherwise loved it.

 

[jenton70]

Better than the old in-house aging? That's the only reasons I sold a Shanks, didn't like how the aging looked, otherwise loved it.

It's some of the best aging I've seen, including replicas and HM. This is limited to the half dozen or so I handled. A couple were absolutely convincing as real vintage bursts in feel and appearance. I'm not being hyperbolic and saying they all will be. But 2 especially were fabulous.

 

[VictorB]

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[VictorB]

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Gibson Murphy Lab

Introducing Gibson Custom Shop's newest division, the Murphy Lab. A 25-year veteran of the Gibson Custom Shop, Tom Murphy and his team of talented aging artists artfully adorn each Murphy Lab model with authentic, hand-applied playwear, developed over years of careful testing, creating...

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[guitaroholic]

... so ... relics
...and... GO!

... to each their own, my only gripe is the hypocrisy of paying thousands extra for fake wear, but demanding discounts for a few dings. And the hilarious stories when you hear complaints of a relic having a non-factory ding
... well I guess I have two gripes, the other being that up-close I haven't seen a 100% convincing relic yet.

i don't need pristine, I love the play wear on my own guitars whether I produced it or it came with it...

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab

Introducing the Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab

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Gibson | Explore The The Gibson Murphy Lab

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[jenton70]

... so ... relics
...and... GO!

... to each their own, my only gripe is the hypocrisy of paying thousands extra for fake wear, but demanding discounts for a few dings. And the hilarious stories when you hear complaints of a relic having a non-factory ding
... well I guess I have two gripes, the other being that up-close I haven't seen a 100% convincing relic yet.

i don't need pristine, I love the play wear on my own guitars whether I produced it or it came with it...

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab

Introducing the Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab

hello.gibson.com

Gibson | Explore The The Gibson Murphy Lab

www.gibson.com

A vegan and an anti-aging guy walk into a bar. Which is which? Don't worry, they'll tell you.

Jokes aside, I agree on the incidental vs. deliberate wear, as I mentioned in that thread.

 

[Haprom]

@jenton70 Is Dave's Showroom Open To The Public Again?

 

[jenton70]

@jenton70 Is Dave's Showroom Open To The Public Again?

Yep appt only basis.

 

[efstop]

$2800 to "Murphy Lab" an R4 for Canada. They already list for $5400 stock.

 

[mjross]

There was a time when I didn’t get the relic thing! That has changed for me. Now that I own a few, I get it. However, I totally understand if someone doesn’t get it. Took me quite a while. I think after you play one for a while it starts to make sense. But that’s just me! Have to admit, these ML guitars look killer.

Play what you like!

 

[Clint]

WW just got in a bunch.
IDK that's a pretty big upcharge for what they are.
No Braz boards, either.

 

[Clint]

The aging looks pretty nice and I think that's what you are paying for. Tops are so-so. It's as if they weren't really going for killer R9 tops for this run but focusing on what a lot of vintage tops look like.

 

[jenton70]

The aging looks pretty nice and I think that's what you are paying for. Tops are so-so. It's as if they weren't really going for killer R9 tops for this run but focusing on what a lot of vintage tops look like.

Absolutely agree.

 

[Sct13]

I love aged, but I can't see paying the extra scratch on these....

I sure want to get my hands on one and see....

 

[jenton70]

I love aged, but I can't see paying the extra scratch on these....

I sure want to get my hands on one and see....

Based on the online ads I wouldn't either. But after handling a few, they're very sweet.

 

[Socrates]

Wow. Looked at them all on WW's site and a few of them are really beautiful. I'd love to have one...but would feel too guilty about spending the cash lol. I totally get why others would though.