Phenomenal player this guy, not even a showy type, everything he plays sounds like a tasteful melodic song. His playing really fully highlights what a good Les Paul is capable of.

CC#1 for me. Both are great, but the CC has the sound. I look forward to your videos Jack. Great playing and insight on the guitars you are reviewing!

The Ace Frehley and Joe Walsh les paul replicas of the 59 that Ace used to own and recorded his first solo album with and the 1960 les paul owned by Walsh are far and away the best 2 sounding modern les Paul's I have ever heard . They actually sound like the originals . The Joe Walsh 1960 les paul has the best set of custombuckers I have heard . They have a depth and a very wide frequency range that I have not heard in other custombuckers . They have a very deep and very tight low end without being muddy and without over powering the higher frequencies. Joe's original 1960 also has a very bold clear and deep low end . The Ace Frehely 59 replica is another very special les paul and it nails the sound of the original and the original is considered to be one to the best sounding 59 les Paul's which really says something. The Ace 59 has a custombucker in the neck and Burstbucker 3 in the bridge and I am sure the guitar itself has alot to do with this but that is by far the best BB3 I have ever heard and the BB3 is one of my top 5 favorite bridge pickups but this particular one in the Ace 59 is just dynamite its very aggressive and on the hotter sounding side of PAFs but it's also very bright and clear but without being shrill or harsh. The middle position of that pickup combo is very nice. Very clear with lots of PAF nasal Honk The Ace 59 with this CB/BB pickup combo does some killer vintage Jimmy page and that guitar actually hits the vintage Page tone more then the actually Jimmy page Replica of his number 1 les paul . That replica was based on Pagea number 1 as it was in the early 2000s and unlike the Ace Guitar had major modifications which made Pages Number 1 sound very different from what it sounded like in the early 70s and the replica was based on Pages 90s and early 2000s sound . So the Ace 59 would have been far closer to Pages as it originally was The Burstbucker 2 and 3 set and the custombuckers both can be very vintage page sounding but the Jimmy Page Burstbuckers had something different about them and they definitely nailed that 90s and early 2000s Jimmy page tone but find the BB2 and BB3 and custombuckers to be not quite the same and fall more in line with his early 70s tone . People say they love the Jimmy Page BB neck but found the bridge to be way too bright a little on the thin side somewhat harsh and very aggressive despite being low output. Many people who had bought the guitar said the bridge pickup was really hot and way too aggressive but were shocked to find out that they only measures between 8 and 8.2k and had an A3 magnets which are the weakest Alnico grade . So there is Somethimg in the coil windings or winding pattern that make seem hotter and more aggressive. Mind you they are not as harsh and aggressive sounding as a BB pro for instance. They are a unique pickup . I put A3 magnets in some BBs 1 2 and 3 and despite internet claims this did not create the page Burstbucker. Some claimed the Page BBs were just standard BBs with A3 Mags but this is not the case . The are more aggressive and bright them standard BBs and Puttig A3 Mags in them only made them more mellow which is going in the world direction Edwin Wilson created the Page Burstbuckers and has confirmed they have a very different winding pattern from standard BBs and also said they were an influence on the latter custombuckers

The playing is what kept me into this! Excellent work!

literally got the CHILLS when you started hitting those high notes.. thank you 🙏🏼

That Murphy lab sounded unreal! I think that’s the best lp I have ever heard 👏👏

Only I could make these les Paul’s sound awful and I’m up for the challenge 🎸

Murphy Lab. Awesome balance of woodiness, clarity, and creamy sustain.

I have a Cc1 vos and I m attracted by the Murphy lab poppy burst heavy aged because I like Tom s process and those new guitars are so pretty in addition to having good quality reputation and light weight .... but among the big number of les paul i have had the chance to play loud on good Marshall amps lately , two have blown everything away : my Perry 59 for clean Channel ans middle - overdriven sounds , and the greeny vos , not especially for power chords but for lead , it s the most magic guitar I have ever played . Green and Moore live into the Cc1 models . The way the guitar makes me play is unique , feeling and neck are unique , tones are unique . Period. I have had to pay important VaT import tax to get the Cc1 from Hong Kong to France , making the whole thing very expensive .... but I don’t regret .

Oh, Jack. What a talent. Wonderful to be able to hear you demo both guitars. I happen to own the latter Murphy Labs LP, but that's almost irrelevant to that performance. Bravo!

Murphy lab = grit. CC1 = velvet. The CC1 has some vocal quality to its sound, what I prefere. But wouldnt say no to any of them 😁

The tone of the CC - best LP I’ve heard in ages

Beauty, great video thank. In My opinion the Collector represented the idea of the msician Gary, ther personality, ther Wave ... And another Murphy , ahhhhh, so so coute. Best responsive to fidelity a '59 model, so ligth, like a semihollow guitar ... Murphy, i like the Murphy work. By and thak. Juan from Argentina, Neuquén.

Love the Golden Poppy Murphy Lab Heavy Relic. One of my favorite R9s I’ve ever seen actually, just wish I could hear it plugged right into a Marshall Plexi, through a cabinet with Celestion Alnico (blue/gold/cream/green/whatever).

Don’t know if it’s widely known but kirt Hammett now owns Garry’s Les Paul.. side note. I think the collectors choice is my favourite

CC#1 is on another level.

That neck PU on the CC1 takes the flag for me.

Both guitars were incredible! Great use of that pedal Jack! Your demos are always next level!!

Awesome playing as usual Jack! You and Aaron Hiebert are by far my favorite guitar players on KZfaq! Thanks for sharing and inspiring! Cheers

Well done Jack . Could listen to you play all day.. The gear is cool but its your playing and emotion that comes from playing it is inspiring . Just awesome ..Hope someone is paying you well ...lol..

For me the Collector's Choice range is the ultimate expression, and the ultimate experience, of Gibson Custom Shop excellence. I am actively looking for a CC #1A so if anybody has one that needs a new home, feel free to reach out! 🎸🤘🏻 Thanks Jack

I’ll stick to my plan of just buying a regular r9 and put my own aging on it

Incredible playing man!

Great video. I have the CC1 vos version and its hands down the best sounding guitar I own. Keep up the great work guys!

CC#1 sounded sweetest to me. You're very tasteful player, you certainly know how to pull a great tone.

Murphy Lab is great!

Jack, Jack, Jack. That was truly transcendent. I’m not sure what was more exquisite, the tone of those two beauties or your playing. Would love to hear you with a band.

Really enjoyed the playing on both instruments. Well done.

The two guitars are very different sounding and difficult to really compare to one another. I love the 'honky' out of phase sound of the CC#1 middle position, but I think I prefer the overall sound of the Murphy Lab guitar. And I suppose that's a lucky thing since I just bought a Murphy Lab '59 Ultra-Light Relic Factory Burst! It's also an absolutely amazing Les Paul!

You guys should do a settings video. Jack always has superb tone .

What incredible playing.

The burst is not terrible, but the CC #1 walks all over it tonally. The CC #1 pickups have the proper 50's glassy chime.

Holy Sh#* Jack 😳 well played 👏

Loads of fun !!!

Sorry if I missed it. I did hear Jack say that the ML was a Heavy Aged ML however is it the Green Lemon Fade color? Looks like it.

Amazing playing as always Jack - next level...

Brilliant idea for a video 👍 pre owned CC guitars pop up for sale every now and then so I’d consider that if I had the money. That or a Kalamazoo Gibson lp.

To me at least, the Murphy Lab Les Paul sounds precisely like the way I hear the perfect Les Paul in my head. CC #1 absolutely has a more distinctive tone but in terms of the ultimate Les Paul tone I have to go with Murph.

First off .... Awesome playing .... Just ... Wow .. Anyway .. I thought the numb 1 was brighter .. But both I would agree sound badass

CC #1 is the Peter green guitar and you can’t tell me otherwise!!!!!

Murphy Lab for me! Loved what you played on it! Damn you’re such a great musician Jack!

CC has The Sound!... ML has The Burst!

Jack and the Murphy Lab are having trouble parting.. don't blame you Jack you and this guitar are the perfect marriage!☺

Jack was made in the Murphy Lab 💥💥💥

Are the pickups in the VOS the same as in the Murphy Lab ?

CC1# Like👍

Have a CC#1 myself, the VOS version and it’s a unique Les Paul. Different in tone and feel to other custom shop 59 re issues. They seemed to go the extra mile when re creating these legendary guitars.

Great Playing !! A murphy is not anything different then a reg historic. Nor are the CCs . It is marking only I have been in Historics from the beginning, 28 years and I helped make some of the changes. Its sad to see that the Murphy Lab is a down grad to what Tom used to do on his own. I know Tom and don't understand this.

That CC#1 has the most incredible pickups, it’s very unique sounding. Even my Peach #1 sounds nothing like it.

Thx for demoing! Aesthetics: Murphy lab. Sound: CC1. How did you get hold of the CC1. Is it yours Jack?

Typically not a Lester fan here. But Jack's playing and them tones are otherworldly. What a presentation.

That CC#1 looks beyond better than the new Murphy labs. What an amazing top and finish

Gonna play my Tokai after watching this :)))

Stellar playing.

Ohh! With the little Kirk Hammet reference at the end!? I’ve seriously considered getting that Peter Green/Jimmy page Out of phase wiring a worthy upgrade for my cheap Studio models? Can’t touch these beauties or your playing, Jack.

May be its depending that Jack playing, but MURPHY LAB is better for me

Nothing sounds quite like a Les Paul

What songs are played for the 2 demos ? Stellar playing with an extended guitar vocabulary

I love aged guitars! But why does aging on Murphy Lab guitars (random cracked glass appearance - achieved by applying heat/cold) look nothing like Tom Murphy's aged guitars done with a blade? Given Tom Murphy was previously attempting to replicate the appearance of wear on guitars such as CC#1, did he achieve it or not?

Jack is phenomenal. But I'm not convinced any les paul with the same wiring, pickups would sound any different. 13k for some twat to age it for me. I'll do that thanks in 25 years of grinding it out in them streets. Rock on Jack!

Peak Americanism: watching yt vids on guitars that costs more than a car because they look "old."

Jesus, guy can play

They are beautiful...but expensive which I understand....quite a reissue...

9:42～ I remember Gary Moore.

The greeny replica has Burstbuckers 2 and 3 which have alot more mids then custombuckers and are quite a bit hotter so that is going to alter the tone to quite a degree. If they both had the same pickups they would not sound so different.

Great tones. Will never buy one, but acknowledge the great sound.

Wish my R8 sounded as good as those 2. Unfortunately I could never get them to sound as good as Jack did. Nice guitars, Awesome playing!

this guy totally looks like Francis's friend Richie in malcolm in the middle hahahahaha

It might be in the video at some point and answer my question. But does he still put his initials into the guitars somewhere?

The Greeny one for shure ! soul fool playing of course...

Greeny superiority is unchallengeable

Just a question out of the main topic here. Curious about the cable that you using here? Any suggestion will be appreciated.

CC#1 is clearly better to me because of the low output/low wind pickups, I can hear the wood. It's also set for out of phase in the middle position. Lots of tonal options. I'm partial to the Collector's Choice guitars. They were special. The new Murphy Lab sounded like a modern LP with hot pickups.

damn Jack...les paul custom shop relic’d in the 'right' hand

hey man I did not understand the color of the murphy one

Amazing sounding guitars, lovely playing too👌

I've got a Vintage brand Peter Green guitar which is what the Gary Moore really is It is kinda heavy too but is actually really nice And only a 500 dollar guitar Probably not a 5K difference either But yes the CC is my choice I'm all about tone not looks

Jack! you do such a great job displaying these Gibson's I hope that they *Gibson or Peach Guitars) can give you a Gibson Les Paul Historic as a reward for your good work.

fuck this dude can play!

Enter Sandman at the end... 😉

#CC1 all day long...

CC#1 destroyed... was absolutely upset to hear it wasn’t for sale... no comparison

where will you find it ?

Jack looks a lot like a young Terry Reid.

I just can’t bring myself to refer to Greenies 59 as another player’s guitar, legalities included.

The newer historic's sound way more alive and open and this video shows it..

The Murphy lab sounds like some hybrid. Good but not ‘59 good. The cc is where is at.

The Murphy for me. Stunning tones

Gibson guitars proving why they are so much better than PRS!

First! Awesome guitars

The honey burst my all time favourite ❤❤❤❤

We really do get screwed on price in the UK. Strength of the pound has had zero benefit.

Put a stock,normal Gibson l.p. up against those two please. That will convince me those are better than mine. Thanks

Is the CC#1 on sale on your web?

Awesome demo Jack, thx

Que buen guitarrista

Goddamn, Jack.

Dunno here I mean I’m sure they are superb but at some of the prices they brush into terry Morgan (Rip) territory. Murphy was never in the same class yet alone who he has doing the work for him

What a player..

Awesome, but what about a tale of two tones series