Gibson Custom and the Murphy Lab are proud to announce the expansion of the widely acclaimed Murphy Lab Collection with the addition of legendary Gibson acoustic models with Murphy Lab Heavy Aging. They’re the same inspiring-to-play vintage recreations you know and love, now with remarkably realistic Heavy Aging from the artisans of the Murphy Lab that gives them the character, vibe, and feel of well-loved and heavily-used vintage heirlooms. Well-worn favourites, built brand new, here’s your chance to own one of Gibson’s rarest acoustic guitar models.
1939 SJ-100 Heavy Aged, Faded Vintage Sunburst
An expertly crafted and artfully aged recreation of an exceptionally rare and highly coveted Super Jumbo model
The 1939 SJ-100 is a replica of the rare and very distinctive mahogany-backed Super Jumbo 100 that was built for only a few years (circa 1939-1942). The 1939 SJ-100 Heavy Aged fully replicates the original and exceptionally rare 1939 SJ-100 guitars that are coveted by collectors and vintage Gibson experts around the world.
1942 Banner J-45 Heavy Aged, Vintage Sunburst
The original Workhorse, heavily aged to vintage perfection
The allure and legend of the Gibson J-45™ live on in the new Murphy Lab 1942 Banner J-45 Heavy Aged. Inspired by the holy grail of vintage acoustic instruments, luthiers in Bozeman, Montana meticulously crafted a J-45 just like the most popular and celebrated version in structure and components.
1936 Advanced Jumbo Heavy Aged, Vintage Sunburst
Legendary style and sound with Murphy Lab Heavy Aging
During a time when cultural optimism was low, Gibson dreamed up a new line of “advanced” instruments; included in those models was the Advanced Jumbo. Due to low production numbers from 1936-1939, this model largely flew under the radar even though it was a supreme-sounding and performing instrument. Gibson Custom is pleased to once again offer the Gibson 1936 Advanced Jumbo.
1960 Hummingbird Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
The look and feel of a well-loved vintage icon
Introduced in 1960 as Gibson’s first square-shoulder acoustic guitar, the Hummingbird™ arrived at the dawn of a new era in music and was rapidly embraced by the prime movers on the scene. The 1960 Hummingbird Heavy Aged from Gibson Custom brings back the magic of those very first Hummingbird models for today’s players to enjoy.
1963 Country Western Heavy Aged, Smoked Natural
One of Gibson’s most beloved acoustic models makes its triumphant return
First introduced in a square shoulder configuration in 1962, the Country Western was originally created as a variation of Gibson’s popular Southern Jumbo model. With the body shape of a Hummingbird™ but in a Natural finish and having an unadorned tortoise pickguard instead of the Hummingbird’s casted, graphics-enhanced pickguard, the Country Western delivers wonderful tonal quality and a unique look that has been a resounding hit with players from the moment it was first released, all the way up to the present day.
GIBSON ’39 SJ100 HEAVY AGED FADED VINTAGE SUNBURST – RRP $19,999
GIBSON 1942 BANNER J45 HEAVY AGED VINTAGE SUNBURST – RRP $15,999
GIBSON ’36 ADVANCED JUMBO HEAVY AGED VTG SUNBURST – RRP $17,999
GIBSON ’60 HUMMINGBIRD HEAVY AGED WASH CH BURST – RRP $16,999
GIBSON ’63 COUNTRY WESTERN HEAVY AGED SMOKED NAT – RRP $15,999
First models are due in Australia late April 2025.
Australis Music Group