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Gibson recreates B.B. King’s “Rumble in the Jungle” ES-355 – a guitar that predates Lucille – for a limited-edition run
Featuring Murphy Lab aging, a Maestro Vibrola tailpiece, and Custombucker pickups, the high-end guitar pays tribute to the bluesman’s legendary Zaire '74 performance
Chris Shiflett on trying to convince Joe Bonamassa his Murphy Lab ‘59 Les Paul was genuine
The Foo Fighters guitarist had just bought the custom shop reissue, but Bonamassa wasn't falling for it
Gibson's Custom Shop recreates Jeff Beck’s 1959 ‘YardBurst’ Les Paul Standard
Boasting specs and aesthetics mirroring the original version of Beck’s cherished guitar, only 130 of this premium instrument will be produced
Gibson’s Murphy Lab Pays Tribute to Johnny Winter’s Well-Traveled 1964 Firebird V
This flawless – and very limited – re-creation is an outstanding guitar by any measure.
Gibson Goes Punk with the Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe
Murphy Lab pays homage to Social Distortion’s charismatic frontman.
The Best Gear of 2021: Our Roundup of the Year’s Top Guitars, Amps and Pedals
What in the world of guitar gear got us excited in 2021? Guitar Player's editors and reviewers pick their favorites.
The Gibson Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V Has Landed
The Woodstock blues rock guitar hero is honored with a Custom Shop replica.
Gibson Murphy Lab: the World's Ultimate ‘New Vintage’ Guitars?
The Gibson Custom Shop's flagship models are clones of golden-era classics, hand-aged by Tom Murphy. We take a closer look at three of them to see if they live up to the hype.
