Gibson Murphy Lab ’59 ES-355 Watermelon 2022 – Light Aged Vintage Reissue Semi-Hollow

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Offered here is a stunning 2022 Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab ’59 ES-355 Reissue in the incredibly rare “Watermelon” finish with Light Aging.

This semi-hollow electric guitar captures the tone, feel, and visual elegance of a vintage late-1950s ES-355 with meticulous detail—right down to the aged binding, gently checked finish, and vintage-accurate appointments.

Handcrafted with a solid maple top, authentic ’59 neck profile, long guard, and Custombucker pickups, this Murphy Lab creation delivers rich, articulate tones with smooth sustain and resonance.

A unique collector-grade piece that fuses vintage aesthetics with modern playability in one of the most desirable finishes ever released.

The guitar is in near mint condition with no changes, repairs or issues.  The truss rod was checked to make sure there is room for future neck relief adjustments.  

The frets look new.  The guitar plays like a dream.  This is one killer piece!

Original case, certificate, and paperwork included.

• Color: Watermelon
• Weight: 8lbs 10oz
• Top: Maple
• Body: Maple
  
• Neck: Mahogany
  
• Neck Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
• Frets: Original
• Fret Count: 22
• Nut: Original
• Nut width: 1-11/16"
• Radius: 12"
• Scale: 24.75"
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: .89"
• Neck thickness at 12th fret: .98"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Total length: 41-5/8"
• Lower bout: 16-1/8"
• Waist: 9-1/8"
• Upper bout: 11-3/8"
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-5/8"
• String gauge: 10-46
• Hardware Color: Lightly Aged Gold
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Custombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup Reading: 8.08k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Custombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker
• Neck Pickup Reading: 8.11k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge: ABR-1 Adjustable Bridge with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar Tailpiece
• Tuners: Original Grover
• Knobs: Original
• Switch: 3 Way
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes:

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