“Expect a heavy weather-checked finish, heavy belt buckle wear, light arm wear, and light neckwear”: The Gibson Custom Shop unveils its first Heavy Aged Murphy Lab acoustic guitars

Gibson Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Collection: these high-end models are the first Heavy Aged acoustics from the Bozeman, Montana Custom Shop.

Gibson has expanded its Murphy Lab lineup with its first ever acoustic guitars to be given the Heavy Aged treatment, making these 21st-century builds look like yesteryear’s instruments that have seen plenty of action.

Murphy Lab acoustics were a long time coming. When they launched in September 2023, two years after the first Murphy Lab electric guitars, we had five in Light Aged treatment from Tom Murphy’s team. They looked like vintage instruments, well looked after, placed in their guitar case right after use. You know the drill; one owner, little old lady, plays her 1942 Banner J-45 at church at the weekend.