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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Mat, Again, thank you so much for the time you put into this thread. I hate to continue to nitpick the question of Murphy Lab VOS/Gloss, but I must. Wildwood claims that the finish used on their Murphy Painted VOS guitars is the same ML lacquer used on the aged guitars. I asked, "I’ve got a...
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    Murphy Lab Nitro vs. Custom Shop Plasticized Nitro

    To be clear here, I wasn’t very specific in my post about lacquer. Mat has previously said in that thread that all Murphy Lab guitars use ML lacquer. So if it’s aged, VOS, or Gloss…if it’s a ML then it has ML lacquer. in my experience/opinion, the HM lacquer looks and feels better than the...
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Apologies, I meant on a Wildwood Spec Murphy Lab VOS. Sorry for the confusion. In post #474 in this thread I had asked: Is the lacquer on all of the Murphy Labs the same? I have a 2021 Murphy Lab 1958 Reissue VOS. In post #478 you replied: No problem! 1) yes it is the same lacquer used on...
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    NGD CME Spec '58 Reissue

    I know they do a lot of their R8s to R9 Carmelita spec. Those ones are basically R9s with a flamey top picked from the R8 top pile
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Thanks. If I recall, Mat has previously answered that the ML Gloss/VOS lacquer is the same ML lacquer used on the aged models.
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Mat, Disregard if this question has been answered already. I own a Wildwood ML 1958R in VOS finish. It's wonderful. My question is about the ML lacquer. Is the intention of the ML guitars to wear normally as if it was a burst? Or is it supposed be and remain a static representation of a...
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Mat, I hope this hasn't been covered already. But, two questions: 1.) Is the lacquer on all of the Murphy Labs the same? I have a 2021 Murphy Lab 1958 Reissue VOS. 2.) What are the bobbin colors for the Custombuckers? Apologies if this info is out there. I did a quick search on the site but...
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    1980 Heritage Les Paul Elite Burst

    I absolutely love that vintage burst finish as well. I'm over the moon with mine. It sounds outstanding and I really like the low frets.
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    1980 Heritage Les Paul Elite Burst

    That top is awesome man. Thanks for sharing!
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Hey Mat, thanks for this. Could you provide some insight into what the CME Custombucker "S" was based off of? Thanks!
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    1980 Heritage Les Paul Elite Burst

    Got any pics of yours?
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    1980 Heritage Les Paul Elite Burst

    Those are incredible. I'm planning on selling some gear to grab another Heritage. Going for one of the reasonably-priced Heritage Standards.
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    1980 Heritage Les Paul Elite Burst

    Those are great. See, now I realize that I need another Elite in the Cherry Sunburst finish. Damn.
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    1980 Heritage Les Paul Elite Burst

    I recently acquired a Heritage Elite, 1980, #43 of the series off the Nashville Line according to the serial. It's in great condition and the top is really cool. It's not an amazeballs quilt top but it's got essence of flame, birdseye, blister, and quilt depending on where the light is hitting...
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