I have a 5A 1 piece top (on my LP Custom) and a 5A 2 piece on my '59 Reissue... subjectively the quilt on the 2 piece looks nicer, but it's in 2 pieces not 1.... the thing that makes the LP Custom a 5A top is that it's one single piece.. not book matched top where the symmetry lends to the appearance, and so while it doesn't look as cool due to the lack of symmetry, it's objectively a harder piece to source and thus also a 5A. btw, none of my 3 customs are Murphy... I'm of the school that I'd rather age my own, and I want them PRS like brand new when I get em.
The custom shop 59 Neck profile is a exact digital repro of the Carmelita burst. "Carmelita" is the nick name of a 1959 Les paul standard burst owned by Joe bonamasa.
@@TheGuitarReliquary Thanks. I got a 2023 Murphy lab last month. It's the guitar in my profile pic. I absolutely love the thing! I posted a bunch of pics and specs On the "My Les paul" forum under the same name i use here👍
I think the "Carmelita" neck profile started being standard on the Custom Shop R9's in 2021. Prior to that they were slightly bigger. Even so, there are slight measurable variations from example to example for all Custom Shop models (just like the originals) because the necks are hand-finished. Maybe the neck starts off as an exact digital repo, but it doesn't end up that way. USA models are more much consistent in measurement from example to example because they're machine-finished. I'm pretty sure Joe B. sold "Carmelita" a while back.
Nice overview! I think the USA models have a Corian nut, which I don't think is the same as Graphtec. I dislike Corian nuts. They are hard to work on, crumble easily and no matter how well you finish them, the strings bind in them. On the other hand, I really like nylon nuts. Every guitar I have with a nylon nut holds tune better than any guitar I have with some other material. Bone is very good, but they vary too much...nylon is consistent. My feeling is that once you get used to playing Custom Shop guitars...there's no going back.
I recently bought a CS ‘59 reissue in Royal Tea with 3A quilt top and gloss finish. This is non-Murphy and non-VOS. The quilt maple top has a lot of movement and pure job to play and to just look at. It’s a piece of fine art, IMO. Enjoy your new Murphy’59.
Congrats on your sweet R9! While I'm pretty indifferent about relics, Murphy Labs still have not resolved the finishing flaking issue. People are still having finish flake off to bare wood hours/days after buying it, I can't imagine what these guitars will look like in a year or two from now. Gibson also calling this "normal" with ML guitars is complete nonsense. For that reason I could never bring myself to buy one, even though there are plenty of guitars out there that I like, that are unfortunately ML Aged. ☹
Over your right shoulder during your opening clip is a blue Gtr that resembles my EBMM Steve Morse BFR Signature HH in Tahitian blue from 2017_ What is That Gtr_?? Thanks _!!
Thanks for getting back to me on that_ Steve Morse is My Favorite Gtr player_ (well nxt to Jimmy Page) so I was Thrilled to secure mine_ itsa keeper for me_!! Thanks Again_!! Great Gtr content channel_ 1 of The Best_!!
Custom Shop models generally play differently than USA models. The strings on Custom Shop models generally have a smoother, slinkier feel to them. The entire guitar feels looser...It's difficult to describe. Some people can't feel it or don't care to try to feel it or just plain don't like it. They do feel more like a vintage guitar though...like it or not.
I have a 5A 1 piece top (on my LP Custom) and a 5A 2 piece on my '59 Reissue... subjectively the quilt on the 2 piece looks nicer, but it's in 2 pieces not 1.... the thing that makes the LP Custom a 5A top is that it's one single piece.. not book matched top where the symmetry lends to the appearance, and so while it doesn't look as cool due to the lack of symmetry, it's objectively a harder piece to source and thus also a 5A. btw, none of my 3 customs are Murphy... I'm of the school that I'd rather age my own, and I want them PRS like brand new when I get em.
@@Sams911 So cool! Thanks for sharing!
The custom shop 59 Neck profile is a exact digital repro of the Carmelita burst. "Carmelita" is the nick name of a 1959 Les paul standard burst owned by Joe bonamasa.
@@These_go_to_eleven_1959 Thanks for watching and adding to the conversation!
@@TheGuitarReliquary Thanks. I got a 2023 Murphy lab last month. It's the guitar in my profile pic. I absolutely love the thing! I posted a bunch of pics and specs On the "My Les paul" forum under the same name i use here👍
I think the "Carmelita" neck profile started being standard on the Custom Shop R9's in 2021. Prior to that they were slightly bigger. Even so, there are slight measurable variations from example to example for all Custom Shop models (just like the originals) because the necks are hand-finished. Maybe the neck starts off as an exact digital repo, but it doesn't end up that way. USA models are more much consistent in measurement from example to example because they're machine-finished.
I'm pretty sure Joe B. sold "Carmelita" a while back.
@@markn4526 Great info thanks!
I get you want the dirty lemon as would I but that still a real stunning looking guitar. Maybe sunlight will change it .
Great breakdown! Wonderful guitar!
Love it! 😍
Nice overview! I think the USA models have a Corian nut, which I don't think is the same as Graphtec. I dislike Corian nuts. They are hard to work on, crumble easily and no matter how well you finish them, the strings bind in them. On the other hand, I really like nylon nuts. Every guitar I have with a nylon nut holds tune better than any guitar I have with some other material. Bone is very good, but they vary too much...nylon is consistent.
My feeling is that once you get used to playing Custom Shop guitars...there's no going back.
I recently bought a CS ‘59 reissue in Royal Tea with 3A quilt
top and gloss finish. This is non-Murphy and non-VOS. The quilt maple top has a lot of movement and pure job to play and to just look at. It’s a piece of fine art, IMO. Enjoy your new Murphy’59.
@@flashingit That’s awesome! I’d love to see a picture! Enjoy yours!!!
Very nice ! Nice sounding guitar and a nice explanation as well!
Congrats on your sweet R9! While I'm pretty indifferent about relics, Murphy Labs still have not resolved the finishing flaking issue. People are still having finish flake off to bare wood hours/days after buying it, I can't imagine what these guitars will look like in a year or two from now. Gibson also calling this "normal" with ML guitars is complete nonsense. For that reason I could never bring myself to buy one, even though there are plenty of guitars out there that I like, that are unfortunately ML Aged. ☹
LOVING IT,,,♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️
Over your right shoulder during your opening clip is a blue Gtr that resembles my EBMM Steve Morse BFR Signature HH in Tahitian blue from 2017_ What is That Gtr_?? Thanks _!!
@@ricswensen4755 It was a limited run of Steve Morse’s for Dubaldo Music!
I thought it looked like mine_ mine is #16 of 69 2017 EBMM Steve Morse Signature HH BFR reverse headstock in Tahitian blue_!! 😊
@@ricswensen4755 Very nice! I had one of those and it was a phenomenal guitar! Enjoy!!!!
Thanks for getting back to me on that_ Steve Morse is My Favorite Gtr player_ (well nxt to Jimmy Page) so I was Thrilled to secure mine_ itsa keeper for me_!! Thanks Again_!! Great Gtr content channel_ 1 of The Best_!!
@@ricswensen4755 Thanks! I love my Steve Morse Starry Night so I totally get you!
Playability & sound is whats matter.
Custom Shop models generally play differently than USA models. The strings on Custom Shop models generally have a smoother, slinkier feel to them. The entire guitar feels looser...It's difficult to describe. Some people can't feel it or don't care to try to feel it or just plain don't like it. They do feel more like a vintage guitar though...like it or not.