November 2023 Issue
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2022 MURPHY LAB 50TH ANNIVERSARY

1957 Light Aged Goldtop

By Scott Ulrichs · Vol. 25, No. 1 · November 2023

Gibson's Murphy Lab 1957 Light Aged Goldtop gets a hands-on field test, pitting its unpotted Custombuckers and aged nitro lacquer against a 2002 R7 through a Tungsten Crema Wheat combo. The result is a close look at how well Tom Murphy's team captures the real-world vibe of a vintage Goldtop.

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