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The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Designer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: 9-ply Mahogany\/Walnut Neck-Through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight Relief: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 9-ply Mahogany\/Walnut Neck-Through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile: Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber Of Frets: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.687\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd of Board Width: 2.24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoint: Neck-Through Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Plating: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: ABR-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece: Maestro Vibrola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Deluxe Banjo Tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: 3-Ply White\/Black\/White Firebird Hot-stamped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod: 2-way Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod Cover: Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Tip: Cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Covers: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Buttons: Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Covers: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500K CTS Potentiometers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-Wired Harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack: 1\/4\" Switchcraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Custom Shop Hardshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Gibson\u003cbr\u003eModel: FB5ULEMNM1\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I645350-N-302003-0-WHXD\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 711106050225\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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