Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe Electric Guitar 

Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe Electric Guitar:

I have been saving for a Les Paul for a little while, finally got it!.....best guitar purchase for me so far....this baby has great action & tone...super fun to play. Les Pauls are still the sexiest guitars ever made...in my eyes

Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe Electric Guitar:

This guitar is every thing I was hoping for and more. Not a single problem with the finish. Action was pretty close out the box, all guitars need at least a little tweaking when you get them. It plays beutifully, and looks great. The only thing it is missing in my opinion is binding. Not a bad comprimise for the price. I will be keeping her forever.

Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe Electric Guitar:

this guitar rocks. it is basically perfect in every way. i guarantee you will play better on this guitar technically and musically. it is inspiring both in its tone and its beauty. my only regret is i didnt buy it earlier. it has great components and workmanship. this guitar is a great deal-- it is basically a musical full on les paul at a fraction of the cost (since it lacks some of the fancier finish enhancements). even my wife likes it. sounds killer on hard rock, blues, and metal. im telling you... this is the one

Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe Electric Guitar:

I got the Vintage Sunburst so i could see the wood grain on the back.The maple cap looks good.I like the sound of the pickups. The 60's neck is close to my strats. It is a beautiful guitar and it's a Gibson.

Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe Electric Guitar:

This is not my first American guitar, nor is it my first Les Paul. But it is my first American Les Paul.

Anyone familiar with Gibson knows the company has been around for more than 50 years and has been supplying some of the world's top musicians with quality instruments throughout. This guitar is no exception. The 490R in the neck has a great clean tone without ever getting muddy, and the BurstBucker in the bridge is brutal when it needs to be, sparkling when it needs to be and always great sounding. By selecting both pickups, dialing back the bridge volume and tapping the neck, you can get a thick Strat sound. For a two-humbucker guitar, there's an amazing array of sounds available. The top is a slightly different color than the back, giving the guitar the illusion of binding. This guitar is more affordable than the LP Standard and sounds a little better in my opinion, and being a fan of the uncovered zebra pickups, looks better too. You won't regret buying this guitar.

Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe Electric Guitar:

The finish is BEAUTIFUL, the BurstBucker Pro and 490r complement each other well and the coil-tapping gives you a variety of tones most Les Pauls can't get. Replace the strap holders with strap locks and enjoy this gorgeous, great-sounding singlecut.
Typically, there aren't many features when it comes to Les Pauls. You have a quality instrument with two humbuckers, a mahogany body and some great tone. But for this one, the coil tap is a huge plus. You can get some really cool sounds when you keep the switch in the middle and tap one or both pups. Also, I love having a maple top with a transparent finish. Mine has a really nice wood grain and looks great!
The only reason this guitar isn't getting a ten is the strap buttons. Gibson makes quality guitars, and you're getting a USA-quality Gibson-which means premium wood, expert craftsmanship and a finish you could lose yourself in. But unfortunately, you WILL need to replace the strap buttons if you don't want to drop your Les Paul and break it. They are tiny and make you feel like your guitar is on the precipice of a damaging fall all the time. It seems like a silly thing for Gibson to skimp on, but be aware this will be an issue.
Gibson Les Paul with coil tapping? Yes please.

Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe Electric Guitar:

Again... Great guitar! If I could change one thing, I'd swap the 490R for a second BurstBucker but hey, it sounds great on the clean side playing The Ventures and Dick Dale classics!
I'm not a long winded guy so... Fantastic guitar at any price! Plays great, looks great and it sounds great! What else could you want? Stop Looking At It And Buy It!
Made In The USA Fantastic!
The most bang for the buck... PERIOD!

Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe Electric Guitar:

I like almost everything on this guitar. The sound is strong and the feel is excellent. It stays in tune well and is beautiful to look at. You can get close to many of the sounds you're looking for. It's definitely worth looking into.
I like the body and neck with full gloss like this. Push pull pots are cool. Can get single coil sounds. Not perfect but useable. 60's neck is nice. Not superthin but feels just right. You can fly on this one. Fretwork is awesome. No sharp edges. 490r front pickup is deep and good for blues and singing leads. The Burstbucker pro in the rear is pretty good with a lot of highs and the combo seems to work well. This guitar has a more woody, thicker, type of sound than a regular les paul studio because it's weight relieved, not chambered. It did not come with the quick connect control pocket assembly as advertised though.
Quality was great on this model. They went over it well. I've had a bad experience with a les paul studio some years back and there is no comparison to this model. Excellent. Set up was perfect. I find myself playing nonstop for hours on this. The case is nice too.
I got it on sale which was fantastic. It's worth it even at regular price. Versatile guitar. Only complaint I've had on this whole guitar was that the Burstbucker pro bridge pickup seems a touch dry sounding at times. More vintage I guess. I wondered if the Gibson 498t bridge pickup would be worth putting into this because I play a lot of Sabbath, Maiden, and Boston along with other styles of music. We'll see, but it's fine for now.

Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe Electric Guitar:

I've always wanted to own a Les Paul, but was always put off by the price and gawdiness of the high-end models. Then came all the talk of Gibson's QC issues on the lower end models so I just stayed away from them for a while. But then I saw this guitar and really liked the simplicity of it. I'm not a huge fan of plastic binding and excessive inlay, so this guitar suits me well. This guitar is a quality Les Paul that sounds and feels like one should, but without all the frilly BS. If the maple top had a little bit more character to it and the finish wasn't so "teardrop" shaped, this guitar would be a perfect. A better set-up would have been nice, too. But that can be taken care of. I can already tell that guitar is going to be workhorse and I look forward to playing it for many, many years.
This is the first guitar I've owned with coil splitting and I really do like it. I mainly play strats and I love that single tone so being able to get that sound on this guitar is really cool. The bridge pickup is phenomenal but the 490R leaves a little to be desired. It's just a little too muddy with distortion, but actually cleans up quite nicely on a clean channel. The tuners are good ol' reliable Grovers, but I do plan on swapping them out. The tuners that come on the guitar are fine, but I'm not a fan of the shape of the buttons. I think keystones would look much better.
Very minor dings here and there, but I'm pretty sure that's from people handling the guitar in the store. I don't expect a guitar to be cosmetically flawless anyways. Aside from that, there's nothing mechanically or cosmetically faulty on the guitar. The finish is nice and I can see it looking better with age and normal wear-and-tear. I bought this guitar for the long haul. Intonation was good but the action is a little high so it will need a professional set-up in the near future.
For the most part, I think you get what you pay for with this guitar. Don't get me wrong. As is, it's a fantastic guitar. But it also serves as a great foundation for making your own upgrades should you decide to personalize it.

Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe Electric Guitar:

Possibly the nicest LP for the money,nice layout,neck,tuners,coil splits,500k pots,nice finish and no pink binding[found on usa production les paul's].I put some seymour duncan seth lovers pickups in it and all is well. Otherwise a 10 all around!!!
This guitar has a lot of great features,60's neck,coil split,500k pots! Mine is a 2009 and has no pc board,newer ones may have one.500k pots are an upgrade over 300k's.Pickups are burstbucker pro: bridge,490R in neck,Grover tuners etc......[490R is not my cup of tea in neck,hence the 9 rating]
Very good,no fit, finish or quality issues...frets are nice,great overall quality
Honest,great value for money spent,use promos/holidays and get more bang for your buck!