This 2022 Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 Special has been expertly transformed in a one-off TV Yellow "Danocaster" makeover by luthier Dan Strain (Danocaster). The guitar began as Gibson’s Murphy Lab reissue of the 1957 Special and retains the boutique spec work typical of the Murphy Lab run—aged nitrocellulose finish, period-correct body and neck specs, and vintage-style hardware—while receiving Dan Strain’s custom visual and setup treatment. The instrument includes the original hard shell case (OHSC) and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity hand-signed by Dan Strain verifying the makeover; Dan is no longer doing Murphy Lab conversions, making this a limited, documented example of his work. Weighs 7lbs 6oz.
Playability and appointments reflect both Gibson’s Murphy Lab baseline and Dan’s personalization: the neck profile and fretwork are set up for comfortable vintage feel, the finish is a TV Yellow lacquer applied in Dan’s style, and hardware/controls have been adjusted and regulated for optimal performance. Exact factory specifications for the base instrument (typical Murphy Lab 1957 Special) generally include a solid mahogany body, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, 24.75" scale, nickel hardware and period-correct wiring. Comes with OHSC and signed COA from Dan Strain.
Features:
- Custom TV Yellow nitrocellulose finish by Dan Strain (Danocaster)
- Murphy Lab 1957 Special base (set mahogany neck, solid mahogany body)
- 24.75" scale neck with vintage-style profile and dressed frets
- Original hard shell case (OHSC) included
- Certificate of authenticity signed by Dan Strain
- Vintage-style nickel hardware and period-correct wiring
- One-off Danocaster makeover — Dan Strain no longer performs Murphy Lab conversions
