1999 Gibson Custom Shop 40th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Reissue Tom Murphy Painted & Aged
1999年1月18日，Gibson宣布為紀念1959 Les Paul Burst誕生四十週年，推出限量製作的40th Anniversary紀念琴，並由Gibson Custom傳奇技師Tom Murphy手工操刀。這款40週年紀念版不僅是Gibson首次推出的Reissue系列限量紀念琴，也是Gibson歷史上第一款舊化琴，因意義重大，Gibson更特別聘請當年已離開公司的Tom Murphy首次在琴身上做舊，並由美國克蘭斯頓的Vintage World Guitars獨家販售。
這是40週年紀念版中最稀有的版本，也就是Tom Murphy私下上色與做舊的版本。眾所皆知，Tom Murphy在90年代時最知名的就是吉他上色技術，當時凡是由Murphy上色的吉他，在市場上更受玩家們歡迎。因此，在這批40週年紀念版R9中，Vintage World Guitars的老闆Ronn David為了更容易出售，私下瞞著Gibson請Tom Murphy對其中一部分重新上色並舊化，所以最終在市場上流通的40週年可分為普通版、Tom Murphy舊化版，以及Tom Murphy舊化/上色版。這把就是其中最稀有的Tom Murphy舊化/上色版本，除了擁有原本兩份官方證書以外，還擁有Murphy開立的「Guitar Preservation」證明，以證明這把琴是他本人為Vintage World Guitars上色與舊化處理，確保其獨特價值。
這些40週年紀念版都是特別挑選的頂級木料，包括宏都拉斯桃花心木、4A級的虎紋楓木Top、特選的玫瑰木指板與'59 Neck Profile與57 Classic拾音器。此外，整體採用了與以往不同的超薄漆面，使音色共鳴更佳。而相較於後期的Murphy Aged， Murphy早期的舊化技術更為細膩，質感也更加獨特。
整體九成新，狀況良好，Fret並沒有明顯的磨損痕跡，原廠所有的證書、文書與配件均齊全，包括了Tom Murphy「Burst Wishes」親筆簽名背蓋與一本Beauty of the Burst圖鑑，這也進一步提升了收藏價值。這把琴是整個90年代最具有收藏價值的Gibson之一，同時也是Gibson Custom Shop Historic系列歷史中，Tom Murphy舊化的前200把1959 Les Paul Reissue之一。目前在日本市場上，即使是無證書的1999 40th Anniversary Tom Murphy Aged，價格高達450萬日幣起跳。機會難得，有興趣的玩家們請把握收藏機會。
售價NT$688,000，附Gibson原廠Case、證書、文書配件與Guitar Shop Taiwan專屬保固卡。本公司商品都經過嚴格檢驗與專業調整，一年保固、免費保養與完整的售後服務，安全有保障。歡迎刷卡、分期付款 (刷卡與分期服務僅限線上)。
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On January 18, 1999, Gibson announced the release of the 40th Anniversary Les Paul to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1959 Les Paul Burst. This limited-edition model was handcrafted by legendary Gibson Custom luthier Tom Murphy. Not only was this Gibson’s first-ever limited-edition Reissue, making it historically significant, but Gibson also specifically brought back Tom Murphy, who had previously left the company, to perform aging on the guitar. This marked the first officially aged guitar in Gibson’s history, and it was sold exclusively by Vintage World Guitars in Cranston, USA.
This particular version is the rarest among the 40th Anniversary models—one that was personally aged and painted by Tom Murphy. It is well known that in the 1990s, Murphy’s expertise in guitar finishing was highly regarded, and guitars painted by him were especially sought after by players. To make these guitars even more desirable, Ronn David, the owner of Vintage World Guitars, secretly hired Tom Murphy to repaint and age some of these guitars without informing Gibson. As a result, the 40th Anniversary guitars in the market can be categorized into three versions: Standard 40th Anniversary model, Tom Murphy-aged version, Tom Murphy-aged and repainted version (the rarest).
This particular guitar not only comes with two original Gibson certificates but also includes a "Guitar Preservation" letter from Tom Murphy, verifying that he personally painted and aged this guitar for Vintage World Guitars, ensuring its unique authenticity and value.
The 40th Anniversary Les Pauls were built with hand-selected premium tonewoods, including Honduran mahogany, a 4A grade flamed maple top, a select rosewood fingerboard, and a '59 neck profile with Gibson 57 Classic pickups. Additionally, it features an ultra-thin lacquer finish, which enhances the guitar’s resonance and tone. Compared to later Murphy Aged guitars, Murphy’s early aging techniques were more delicate and nuanced, giving these guitars a uniquely refined look and feel.
This guitar is one of the most collectible Gibson models of the 1990s and holds a special place in Gibson Custom Shop Historic series history. It is also one of the first 200 Murphy aged 1959 Les Paul Reissues ever produced, with the Murphy aged and repainted versions being the rarest.
It comes complete with all original certificates, documents, and accessories, including a Tom Murphy "Burst Wishes" hand signed control cavity cover and a Beauty of the Burst book, further enhancing its collectible value.
A rare opportunity, serious collectors and players, don’t miss out!
Weight: 3.96kg/8.73lb
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