2012 R7 Ultra Aged

[WoodpeckerHill]

Hey All - I picked up a killer 2012 CS Les Paul in Portland this week and it is definitely a custom order, but I wanted to see if y'all could help me dig up any more info.

Guitar listing is here: https://www.thunderroadguitars.com/...e-les-paul-r7-relic-w-aged-gold-top-72871-pdx

The biggest curiosity is the headstock - which has a 55-56 logo placement. I've been googling and haven't found another on an R7 (and not really many others).

The neck is def a 59 profile - with 59 frets AND the guitar came in an aged case - which I had only seen with CC guitars.

The COA just says R7 ultra aged - but a buddy said if it's Ultra Aged it is almost definitely a Tom Murphy. It def looks like it could be one of his - but I cant make make out any signatures near the controls.

LOVE this guitar, and will be hanging onto it - just curious to know more and I appreciate any help in advance

- Justin

 

[MarcB]

Awesome find and great looking guitar!! Well done..
are there any markings in the pickup and control cavity?

 

[WoodpeckerHill]

Awesome find and great looking guitar!! Well done..
are there any markings in the pickup and control cavity?

Thanks! Very stoked.

None that I could see when I had them off yesterday - I'll check again when I get back to my studio tomorrow.

 

[MarcB]

Thanks! Very stoked.

None that I could see when I had them off yesterday - I'll check again when I get back to my studio tomorrow.

On some of the early Murphy’s he put his initials in the control cavity..
love that low Gibson logo !

 

[AA00475Bassman]

Very nice regardless if the guitar is Murphy aged - I have a CS aged Firebird I love -Enjoy your new guitar !

 

[WoodpeckerHill]

Thanks - you nailed it. Killer guitar no matter what. Just curious to find out more of its story.