I was on the edge about buying this same guitar, but this video pushed me over the edge and I brought it home yesterday! Now I understand why the cost is greater than other Les Pauls. You have to experience it. Thanks for the review of this Les Paul R8 Murphy Lab.
Mine is 8.8 lbs. Would have preferred closer to 10lbs. But I am very happy with it anyway. I just got it earlier this month. Had it been 7lbs and change, I would have returned it. Too light for me. This is actually my first ever guitar. I don't like to buy things twice. I don't like the word upgrading or upgrading later. Upgrades cost more in the end. Spend 2-3K now with the idea of upgrading later and you're at 8 to 10K later. Now that is expensive.
Got my Gibson Les Paul. Experimented with the top wrap. Watched two or three videos about it. It tends to be true that the sustain lives for another two seconds, maybe more depending on distortion. Different players say different things regarding top wrapping. I think, "comfortable." That says a good lot.
I have now done it with my R9 and my Explorer. Both revealed positive results in feel. Tone and sustain for me was negligible or not observed. Thank you for sharing. This is all part of the fun.
@@tweedcouch When I went to the Murphy Lab room at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, I got it. They are selling Mojo. Look, Feel and tone. Expensive because of all the extra that has to go into it, but half the cost or a third of the cost of the real deal.
I've been playing Les Pauls for many years. I've had a lot of good ones including a Jimmy Page signature, Black beauty Custom, and an R8 in butterscotch. I sadly don't own any of them anymore do to personal reasons. Believe me, I didn't want to part with any of them. In 2021 I was able to save little by little for an R8 non-Murphy Lab. No disrespect to those that have to have it. I like things shinny and new, I will be the one to break it in naturally. Before I purchased my R8, I tried an R9 and a R0 and the R8 felt right, Chunky neck and man did it ring even unplugged. So I bailed out on the Page and Clapton but ended up with a Mick Taylor. 58's do it for me. My R8 is my #1 and even if someone threatened me with a gun, they would have to shoot me for it. You spend about $5799 for them and up, but to me worth every penny because it has that it factor that you can't explain in words. Cool video, R8's rule!
It's nice when your hands find their right mate. It's nice when your ears find the right tone. But it is MAGICAL when your hands and your ears find it in the same qualities in one guitar. Thank you for sharing. I love your story.
My first thought was wow that Carr amp and Lightspeed pedal combo sound great. Jason don't worry about getting a Marshall. Second thought. Like listening to your playing. Third thought. I am a tad jealous of the 7 lb 12 oz. Fourth. Nice guitar.
Holy moley, a 7lb 12 oz Les Paul???!! My R6 is AMAZING, but it's pushing 10lbs. I forgot that actual weight, but well over 9lbs. Still love it though, but I do envy those with much lighter Les Pauls.
Are the R8's more difficult to play because of the thicker neck? I noticed my pickguard holder has some "rust" spots, I am wondering if that is part of the aging process. I did not notice anything with the pickguard holder in this video
@@tweedcouch that’s really cool. I love how the originals faded. I have a cherry sunburst 2007 Les Paul classic… even though it’s been on a wall stand near a window for years… pretty sure it hasn’t faded 1 bit lol.
@@tweedcouch all r9s, different colors. Ones a m2m green lemon fade, anothers a factory burst, thirds a sunrise tea burst. I went to daves guitars here in wi. Got em for 6450$ a piece for ultra light age. Each one sounds dif from another.
@@tweedcouch thank you. I’m wondering if the taller frets on the r8 would allow bends to be easier. I heard they are pretty close in size though and the difference is minimal.
@@joes1804 I have both, the r8 frets are slightly smaller but you only notice it if you play them one after the other. After 2 seconds you won't notice any difference anymore. the r8 is my favorite, especially because of the slightly thicker neck, which makes the LP sound come through better imo
@@znmcg I have a classic in tobaccoburst and I was worried this would be too similar. Kinda but not really. Much much more burgundy to it that a Tri-color tobacco.
The tuning stability has been holding which is good. This guitar sounded better too wrapped to me but I think that is more likely due to how much more comfortable the strings felt this way. I own a number of Gibson’s but never felt the need to top wrap. Still don’t.
Sorry man. I really grant you that expensive Murphy lab LP. But put this aside. Does the Murphy lab affect the sound ? Most importantly, from what I've heard and seen. I put you in an LP standard category. You could be very happy with a decent LP standard or if you want to go a little more expensive, do an LP Custom. But no harm done. Congratz on your LP '58 Murphy lab.
Thanks man. Jason loves the R8 ML. I have an LP Classic and it was my main guitar for a long time. I tried out a number of Standards over the years but none made me want to leave the Classic. I played just a handful of customs. Then I played some R9’s and they seemed to be what my hands had been looking for and I liked the way the Custombuckers interacted with the amp. The R8 ML is pretty great in feel and it inspired some different riffs out of me but I preferred the R9.
The plastics still look new although some are a different shade of beige. We noticed it didn’t look like they touched them other than the color of the poker chip. Nearly identical color to my Non-Murphy R9.
Absolutely! These look pretty new but... I was in guitar shop in Nashville one time and I asked about a late 60's SG that had pickup rings and truss cover that looked like replacement parts compared to the scratch plate and back cover. They said that sometimes the plastics don't get the same abuse or deteriorate at the same rate.
We should do a follow up on the R8. He bought it and plugged it in right away into what he already had dialed in with pedals. I'll see what we can do to dial it in and then play it through a better quality mic then my Shure MV88+
I was on the edge about buying this same guitar, but this video pushed me over the edge and I brought it home yesterday! Now I understand why the cost is greater than other Les Pauls. You have to experience it. Thanks for the review of this Les Paul R8 Murphy Lab.
I’m very happy for you! Thanks for the comment.
Every time I watch one of these videos, I have to fire up my Les Paul 😝
Than I feel like a success! Motivation to play!
Awesome! I love the mid range quack the bridge pickup has. To me, a sign of a perfect Les Paul!
Those Custombuckers do it well. It’s part of the unpotted pickup charm.
That one is mighty beautiful !
It is a stellar piece for sure.
You Look Good In My Shirt Ala Keith Urban!!! SWEET guitar my friend
It is one of his favorites to play.
Mine is 8.8 lbs. Would have preferred closer to 10lbs. But I am very happy with it anyway. I just got it earlier this month. Had it been 7lbs and change, I would have returned it. Too light for me. This is actually my first ever guitar. I don't like to buy things twice. I don't like the word upgrading or upgrading later. Upgrades cost more in the end. Spend 2-3K now with the idea of upgrading later and you're at 8 to 10K later. Now that is expensive.
My body doesn’t take 10 lb guitars well anymore. Under 9 works well for me now.
You're not old at all! @@tweedcouch
Man that sounds fantastic and great playing!!!!!
Thanks for listening
Got my Gibson Les Paul. Experimented with the top wrap. Watched two or three videos about it. It tends to be true that the sustain lives for another two seconds, maybe more depending on distortion. Different players say different things regarding top wrapping. I think, "comfortable." That says a good lot.
I have now done it with my R9 and my Explorer. Both revealed positive results in feel. Tone and sustain for me was negligible or not observed. Thank you for sharing. This is all part of the fun.
That guitar is GORGEOUS!
I never really understood why people would want a Murphy Lab until I played this.
@@tweedcouch When I went to the Murphy Lab room at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, I got it. They are selling Mojo. Look, Feel and tone. Expensive because of all the extra that has to go into it, but half the cost or a third of the cost of the real deal.
@@paultietjen I didn’t understand it last year when I went to the Garage. After playing Jason’s… I get it now.
I've been playing Les Pauls for many years. I've had a lot of good ones including a Jimmy Page signature, Black beauty Custom, and an R8 in butterscotch. I sadly don't own any of them anymore do to personal reasons. Believe me, I didn't want to part with any of them. In 2021 I was able to save little by little for an R8 non-Murphy Lab. No disrespect to those that have to have it. I like things shinny and new, I will be the one to break it in naturally. Before I purchased my R8, I tried an R9 and a R0 and the R8 felt right, Chunky neck and man did it ring even unplugged. So I bailed out on the Page and Clapton but ended up with a Mick Taylor. 58's do it for me. My R8 is my #1 and even if someone threatened me with a gun, they would have to shoot me for it. You spend about $5799 for them and up, but to me worth every penny because it has that it factor that you can't explain in words. Cool video, R8's rule!
It's nice when your hands find their right mate. It's nice when your ears find the right tone. But it is MAGICAL when your hands and your ears find it in the same qualities in one guitar. Thank you for sharing. I love your story.
Bro, I have a Gibson Custom Lester R8 myself. The best gitfiddle I've ever had. And I had a Core Paul's Guitar.
@@Uptown59 what they do in the custom shop is amazing. Good luck with yours.
My first thought was wow that Carr amp and Lightspeed pedal combo sound great. Jason don't worry about getting a Marshall.
Second thought. Like listening to your playing.
Third thought. I am a tad jealous of the 7 lb 12 oz.
Fourth. Nice guitar.
Mine is 8 lb 7 oz. I could barely feel a difference. But my Classic is 9 lbs 2 oz and I can tell a difference.
Holy moley, a 7lb 12 oz Les Paul???!! My R6 is AMAZING, but it's pushing 10lbs. I forgot that actual weight, but well over 9lbs. Still love it though, but I do envy those with much lighter Les Pauls.
I have a 9 lb 6oz LP Classic. Then I got an 8 lb 6oz R9. Could not believe the difference on my upper back.
The plastics are supposed to be different colors. That's how the old ones were.
The point I believe Jason was making is that the guitar looks and feels old but the plastics look and feel new.
Are the R8's more difficult to play because of the thicker neck? I noticed my pickguard holder has some "rust" spots, I am wondering if that is part of the aging process. I did not notice anything with the pickguard holder in this video
I don’t think it is more difficult to play. It just feels different. Some screws show rust but the holder is just dull. No rust.
Thanks again. I suppose since they are hand aged, each is different@@tweedcouch
Let me know when you’re ready to get rid of it Jason Cornelius! I’m enjoying your old novo 😊
Nice guitar, Enjoy!
Thanks! I’m sure he will!
Do these ones actually fade? Or is that just a throwback to how the original 58 and 59 bursts would fade?
They should fade more over time but I believe the idea is for the guitar to already look like it has been fading.
@@tweedcouch that’s really cool. I love how the originals faded.
I have a cherry sunburst 2007 Les Paul classic… even though it’s been on a wall stand near a window for years… pretty sure it hasn’t faded 1 bit lol.
@@lovesgibson I have a 2003 classic and I feel the same way.
Average weight on bursts are 9 pounds...so.... Great presentation guys
Thanks!
Video motivated me to clean and restring my Slash Les Paul.
I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this comment. My entire goal of posting anything is to motivate people to love the guitar and play more.
I'm a strat player but from time to time I take my Paula for a ride.
@@andreaschlapek780 I'm a humbucker guy but this morning I grabbed my Strat and knew it was the one I wanted to play.
Sounds awesome looks ......... I know Lab
Truth
own three muprhy labs. pretty cool guitars
Awesome! Which 3?
@@tweedcouch all r9s, different colors. Ones a m2m green lemon fade, anothers a factory burst, thirds a sunrise tea burst. I went to daves guitars here in wi. Got em for 6450$ a piece for ultra light age. Each one sounds dif from another.
@@Symbiotespider5 Love Dave’s Guitars!
How different are the 58 frets vs the 59 frets? Easier to bend with the frets being taller?
That is a great question that I will have to get back to you on for sure. As I recall the R9 allowed for smoother bends.
@@tweedcouch thank you. I’m wondering if the taller frets on the r8 would allow bends to be easier. I heard they are pretty close in size though and the difference is minimal.
@@joes1804 I have both, the r8 frets are slightly smaller but you only notice it if you play them one after the other. After 2 seconds you won't notice any difference anymore. the r8 is my favorite, especially because of the slightly thicker neck, which makes the LP sound come through better imo
Keith Urban would be proud 🤠
Bourbon burst?
That what it says on the sheet. Beautiful isn't it?!?
Very beautiful!! Have the same color 2019 r8 with flame and it looks just like it, my fave color prob I don’t see too many of them
@@znmcg I have a classic in tobaccoburst and I was worried this would be too similar. Kinda but not really. Much much more burgundy to it that a Tri-color tobacco.
just over tighten all the plastics to crack em and they will be reliced ...
Now that is an EXCELLENT idea! Doesn't remedy the aged look of the plastics but definitely does remedy the used look.
@@tweedcouch put a little toe jam or belly button lint in the cracks for an aged look ..
@@what1864 Brilliant! You are Murphy Lab needs! They can pay me in guitars 🤣
It’s epic. Case closed.
So awesome
is that a bourbon or november burst, or just a dark ice tea burst?
I believe this is the Bourbon Burst.
Beautiful guitar. How come that you didn't get the proper Gibson cardboard box with the logo and sealers showing the description of the guitar ?
Jason bought the guitar used. So they guy packed it with trash. Lol
My understanding is top wrapping decreases tuning stability in exchange for supposedly a smidgen of better tone. Not worth it imo.
The tuning stability has been holding which is good. This guitar sounded better too wrapped to me but I think that is more likely due to how much more comfortable the strings felt this way. I own a number of Gibson’s but never felt the need to top wrap. Still don’t.
Brutal.
Totally
Sorry man. I really grant you that expensive Murphy lab LP.
But put this aside. Does the Murphy lab affect the sound ?
Most importantly, from what I've heard and seen. I put you in an LP standard category. You could be very happy with a decent LP standard or if you want to go a little more expensive, do an LP Custom.
But no harm done. Congratz on your LP '58 Murphy lab.
Thanks man. Jason loves the R8 ML. I have an LP Classic and it was my main guitar for a long time. I tried out a number of Standards over the years but none made me want to leave the Classic. I played just a handful of customs. Then I played some R9’s and they seemed to be what my hands had been looking for and I liked the way the Custombuckers interacted with the amp. The R8 ML is pretty great in feel and it inspired some different riffs out of me but I preferred the R9.
Is it a one piece or two piece body?
2 piece top and 2 piece back.
@@tweedcouch back should be a one piece if its a historic, especially a ML
@@bierce85 I’ll ask Jason again but he told me it was 2 piece. Probably can’t tell because of the checking. Thanks for replying.
@@bierce85 just got a picture from Jason and I don’t see a seam. So… yup. 1 piece. Thanks for the point out.
The different colours on the plastic is what happened with the old ones
The plastics still look new although some are a different shade of beige. We noticed it didn’t look like they touched them other than the color of the poker chip. Nearly identical color to my Non-Murphy R9.
Have same finush murphy lab. Just did it unbixin also in my channel🤣killer guitar
Just checked your video out and subscribed. Killer tones man!
Plastics age differently, that’s why they are like that…looks more vintage
Absolutely! These look pretty new but... I was in guitar shop in Nashville one time and I asked about a late 60's SG that had pickup rings and truss cover that looked like replacement parts compared to the scratch plate and back cover. They said that sometimes the plastics don't get the same abuse or deteriorate at the same rate.
No COA?
9:13 you’ll see the COA
Not denying these R things, but tbh, this pc in the clip lacks of the woody tone.
We should do a follow up on the R8. He bought it and plugged it in right away into what he already had dialed in with pedals. I'll see what we can do to dial it in and then play it through a better quality mic then my Shure MV88+
Comment elle sonne en son clair ?🤣🤔✋
Agree that it needs clean tones to be played too. That will have to be a follow up video.
@@tweedcouch Oui c'est importent le son sal c'est autre chose , surtout sur une Gibson . Cool.😁👍
@@alainmalo3791 I will see if I can get a follow up done in the next few weeks. Clean is important so we can understand the foundation of the tone.
Is this part of the giveaway?
Nope. No giveaways. Just excited about a new gear day.
@@tweedcouch Ok
@@mikestampede77 🤘🏼
$6000+ for aged brand new les paul?
He didn’t pay that much. He got it used.
@@tweedcouch do they come with real 1959 original PAF pickups?
@@sean2wall nope those are currently going for around $10k right now. Which is more than double what was paid for this entire guitar.
Dog pissed on it
That’s a decent theory but the box was already wet before the dog got to it. lol.
@@tweedcouch then it was the neighbor 😜
@@brandonanderson2066 🤣 Probably a Fender Fan
You chew your finger nails down to the nub, you ok?
He teaches middle school… he is not okay.
Top pu ring screw looked not screwed down like the others, always hate screwing em in to new wood, snapped one once, in a Gibson too, sigh....
Just looked it over and everything seems right. maybe it was a shadow.