1994 - Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul R9, first 200 Murphy Painted, Iced Tea Burst

As the story goes, Tom carved all the 1993-1994 tops, and painted the first 200. Rumor has it he painted others too, it's just part of the lore and the swirl of opinions; but the fascination is founded, Tom painted some incredible guitars in that era, and this one's here to prove it, in all its flamy glory. What I really appreciate is that the burst is very light, showing the entire length of the wood pattern, without the VOS treatment or current-era R9s. The patina is real, so is the enduring legacy of the master painter himself.