Detail 01
Thermally aged red spruce top
The top is thermally aged red spruce.
Product detailSKU #1500000450426
Gibson CustomMurphy Lab 1929 Nick Lucas Special Light Aged Acoustic Guitar Argentine Grey
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Murphy Lab Light Aged recreation of Gibson’s 1929 Nick Lucas Special, pairing a thermally aged red spruce top, mahogany body, deeper design, and period-style appointments.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a compact, deeper-body acoustic design
- Fingerstyle and laid-back strumming players
- Collectors who value historic Nick Lucas details and Murphy Lab aging
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players
- Players seeking a full-size body style
- Those who prefer an unaged appearance
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Deeper body design
The model follows Nick Lucas’s request for a compact instrument with a deeper body.
Detail 03
Traditional scalloped X-bracing
The guitar uses traditional scalloped X-bracing.
Detail 04
Murphy Lab Light Aged finish
The finish is hand-aged to simulate decades of gentle wear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed, 6-string model.
- 02The guitar has a 24.75 in. scale, 1.725 in. nut width, and 20 frets.
- 03Its Murphy Lab Light Aged finish is designed to simulate gentle wear.
- 04A pre-war red-line hardshell case is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who is this guitar associated with?
It is a recreation of the 1929 Nick Lucas Special, Gibson’s first signature guitar, associated with Nick Lucas.
02What woods are used?
It has a thermally aged red spruce top with mahogany back and sides, plus a mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.
03What is the neck and scale configuration?
It has a C-profile mahogany neck, a 24.75 in. scale length, 1.725 in. nut width, and 20 frets.
04Does it include a case?
Yes. A pre-war red-line hardshell case is specified.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
5 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
- Color Finish
- Murphy Lab Light Aged
- Top Material
- Thermally aged red spruce
- Body Shape
- L-00/Nick Lucas
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- platinum
- Source Id
- site51500000450426
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