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Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Country Western - Heavy Aged

Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Country Western - Heavy Aged

Regular price $7,499.00
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Serial Number: #22335024

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Sonic Evaluation

Man, this '63 reissue Country Western from the Murphy Lab is one sweet ride! As far as wooden steeds go, it's got giddyup aplenty, with tons of volume and punch on tap. It's magnificently responsive, with deep, woody bass response ("woody" meaning that it produces a strong, rib-rattling fundamental tone) to go with rich, warm midrange and sweet sparkling trebles. That dry bass response makes sure this guitar sounds powerful but well-balanced, with no mud w... Read More...

  • Brand

    Gibson

  • Finish Aging

    Murphy Lab Heavy-Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

  • neck measurements

    .860 1st - .930 9th

  • Finish Color

    Smoked Natural

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Sonic Evaluation

Man, this '63 reissue Country Western from the Murphy Lab is one sweet ride! As far as wooden steeds go, it's got giddyup aplenty, with tons of volume and punch on tap. It's magnificently responsive, with deep, woody bass response ("woody" meaning that it produces a strong, rib-rattling fundamental tone) to go with rich, warm midrange and sweet sparkling trebles. That dry bass response makes sure this guitar sounds powerful but well-balanced, with no mud within 300 feet. Perhaps the most stunning part of this guitar is its attack, though. It responds immediately to your touch with a strong detailed percussive quality, but that doesn't quite do it justice. You hear every nuance of the pick or finger, but with all the rough edges sanded off so that it always has a pleasant, musical quality. Even at high volumes, I couldn't make this guitar splat out. Instead I was rewarded with this wonderful bite that never sounds harsh--kind of like when a dog chomps on another dog's head to say "You are my friend." Though this guitar's marvelous responsiveness helps it speak with a robust voice even at low volumes, it shines even more when you play with vigor and enthusiasm. It's so loud, your bass player may ask you to turn down! Its clear, powerful voice reverberated through our whole store as I annoyed my coworkers with its thunderous tone. I loved playing this guitar, and I have no doubt it will bring you as much joy as it brought me!
  • Brand Name

    Gibson

  • Model

    Murphy Lab 1963 Country Western

  • Finish Color

    Smoked Natural

  • Finish Type

    Murphy Lab Heavy-Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

  • Type

    Square-Shoulder Dreadnought

  • Top Wood

    Solid Thermally-Aged Adirondack Red Spruce

  • Bracing

    Hand-Scalloped Adirdondack Spruce X-Bracing

  • Binding

    Multi-Ply Top, Multi-Ply Back, and Single-Ply Fretboard

  • Back & Sides Wood

    Solid Mahogany with Rosewood Marquetry Stripe on Back

  • Neck Dimensions

    .860 1st - .930 9th

  • Neck Wood

    Mahogany

  • Neck Joint

    Compound Dovetail

  • Neck Shape

    Round

  • Fingerboard Wood

    Indian Rosewood

  • Fingerboard Radius

    12"

  • Fingerboard Inlays

    Mother-of-Pearl Dots

  • Frets

    20 Standard

  • Scale Length

    24 3/4"

  • Nut Material

    Bone

  • Width at Nut

    1.725"

  • Saddle

    Bone

  • Tuners

    Gotohs with Cream Buttons

  • bridge

    Traditional Rosewood Belly-up

  • Pickguard

    Country Western-Style Aged Tortoiseshell

  • Case

    Gibson Period-Correct Black Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

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Sonic Evaluation

Man, this '63 reissue Country Western from the Murphy Lab is one sweet ride! As far as wooden steeds go, it's got giddyup aplenty, with tons of volume and punch on tap. It's magnificently responsive, with deep, woody bass response ("woody" meaning that it produces a strong, rib-rattling fundamental tone) to go with rich, warm midrange and sweet sparkling trebles. That dry bass response makes sure this guitar sounds powerful but well-balanced, with no mud within 300 feet. Perhaps the most stunning part of this guitar is its attack, though. It responds immediately to your touch with a strong detailed percussive quality, but that doesn't quite do it justice. You hear every nuance of the pick or finger, but with all the rough edges sanded off so that it always has a pleasant, musical quality. Even at high volumes, I couldn't make this guitar splat out. Instead I was rewarded with this wonderful bite that never sounds harsh--kind of like when a dog chomps on another dog's head to say "You are my friend." Though this guitar's marvelous responsiveness helps it speak with a robust voice even at low volumes, it shines even more when you play with vigor and enthusiasm. It's so loud, your bass player may ask you to turn down! Its clear, powerful voice reverberated through our whole store as I annoyed my coworkers with its thunderous tone. I loved playing this guitar, and I have no doubt it will bring you as much joy as it brought me!

Specifications

    • Serial Number

      22335024

    • Brand Name

      Gibson

    • Model

      Murphy Lab 1963 Country Western

    • Finish Color

      Smoked Natural

    • Finish Type

      Murphy Lab Heavy-Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

    • Top Wood

      Solid Thermally-Aged Adirondack Red Spruce

    • Bracing

      Hand-Scalloped Adirdondack Spruce X-Bracing

    • Binding

      Multi-Ply Top, Multi-Ply Back, and Single-Ply Fretboard

    • Back & Sides Wood

      Solid Mahogany with Rosewood Marquetry Stripe on Back

    • Neck Dimensions

      .860 1st - .930 9th

    • Neck Wood

      Mahogany

    • Neck Joint

      Compound Dovetail

    • Neck Shape

      Round

    • Fingerboard Wood

      Indian Rosewood

    • Fingerboard Radius

      12"

    • Fingerboard Inlays

      Mother-of-Pearl Dots

    • Frets

      20 Standard

    • Scale Length

      24 3/4"

    • Nut Material

      Bone

    • Width at Nut

      1.725"

    • Saddle

      Bone

    • Tuners

      Gotohs with Cream Buttons

    • bridge

      Traditional Rosewood Belly-up

    • Pickguard

      Country Western-Style Aged Tortoiseshell

    • Case

      Gibson Period-Correct Black Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior

Why Order from Us

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

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