Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar
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All the famous Les Paul ingredients at a fraction of the cost.
The arrival of the Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar in 1983 offered guitarists all the essential elements of a Les Paul Standard, including a carved top and humbucking pickups. Its simple yet elegant design quickly helped it become the most popular model in the Les Paul Series. Cutting-yet-rich tone—the hallmark of the Les Paul—pours out of the 490R and 498T Alnico II magnet humbucker pickups (BurstBucker Pro on faded models), which are mounted on a carved maple top with a mahogany back. The Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar includes a Gibson hardshell case (Faded and satin finish models come with a gig bag) and a limited lifetime warranty.
Body and Finish
A solid, carved maple top and chambered mahogany body give the Les Paul Studio the same tonewood combination that has been helping Les Paul Standards rock for nearly 60 years. And each of its four available nitrocellulose finishes makes for a stunning looking guitar, even while its no-frills approach eliminates body binding and pickguard.
Mahogany is a medium-dense wood with excellent resonance and superior sustain, and it offers a rich, round, warm tone, but with plenty of high-end sheen and good mid-range presence. Add a solid maple top, and the guitar's tone is enhanced with added clarity, sustain and definition. The body's chambering also enhances its mellow acoustic resonance, and adds further air to the midrange content.
Pickups
Gibson's 498T and 490R pickups ("T" for treble, and "R" for rhythm) have the traditional characteristics of the original "Patent Applied For" pickups of the late 1950s, with a few upgrades. These pickups take advantage of wax potting, which does away with any air space inside the pickup, therefore lessening the chances of microphonic feedback. The result is a humbucker with the tonal characteristics of an original PAF, with a slight increase in upper mid-range response. The Gibson 498T bridge pickup is the 490R's ideal complement.
Taking the 490R one step further, the 498T is wound a little hotter and also swaps the Alnico II magnet for an Alnico V, giving it more punch and greater emphasis on midrange and highs. The 490R/498T is one of the most versatile humbucking pickup sets available. In the neck position, the former yields juicy, warm vocal tones with outstanding clarity, while the latter in the bridge position excels at everything from bright jangle through a clean amp to wailing overdrive with near-infinite sustain through a high-gain amp. Selected together, the pair gives you everything from funky to greasy, depending upon amp and effects settings.
Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.
Features
- Carved maple top
- Mahogany body with chambered weight-relief
- Mahogany neck, '50s Rounded Les Paul
- Granadillo fingerboard
- 22 frets
- Corian nut
- Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar
- Chrome or gold hardware
- 490R and 498T Alnico 2 magnet humbucker pickups (BursBucker Pro on faded models)
- 2 volume and 2 tone knobs with black speed knobs, 3-way switch
- Vintage-style 14:1 tuners with perloid buttons
Why settle for less when you can have a Les?
Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar Specifications:
- 24-3/4 scale
- 12" fretboard radius
- 1.695" nut width
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Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 763 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fun to play (15)
- Good tone (14)
- Good feel (13)
- Good pick up (13)
- Solid electronics (13)
Cons
Best Uses
- Practicing (15)
- Jamming (13)
- Recording (10)
- Rock concerts (10)
- Small venues (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (8), Novice (6), Professional musician (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Les Paul Faded Mahogany
I have been visiting music stores since the late 1950's, so my impressions of guitars date to that time, but I feel that the Gibson Les Paul ranks at the top level of ...Read complete review
I have been visiting music stores since the late 1950's, so my impressions of guitars date to that time, but I feel that the Gibson Les Paul ranks at the top level of electric guitar offered in the history of music. The only solid body guitar I own that compares is my 1965 Fender Strat .which has been my working axe for 33 years. Now there are many brands I have never tried, but I'm sure happy with what I've got. Also, you can't go wrong with MF, my friend in the music business since 1985! Their service, timely delivery and courtesy are tops!
I bought my cherry Les Paul Faded (Cherry) from MF in 2005, and I couldn't be happier! I'm 65 years old and had always wanted an LP but was too poor and did not desire a copy. Just yesterday I played my LP for over two hours and my playing just got better and better. That's what this axe will do for you, no matter what your style. My LP will always be with me, even though at my age I cannot play some of the wonderful styles expressed by Slash, Zack, Duane, Mike Bloomfield and other greats that I admire. The tonal qualities in my LP range from biting lead to lush jazz. I can honestly say that I feel no loss by not buying a more expensive model, and I have played plenty over the years. Thank you Gibson, and thank you MF for giving me this opportunity in my retirement to relive some good old days in my musical past!
Just a good old Gibson like my J-45, and I play that one a lot, too!
I think for tonal variety and adaptability when blending in with other band members on rhythm or lead, this economical LP can't be surpassed.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Solid Guitar - minor disappointments!
OK, I know this is about the most reasonable price you could ever find on a 'real' Paul, but there are a few things that bother me.
the model ...Read complete review
OK, I know this is about the most reasonable price you could ever find on a 'real' Paul, but there are a few things that bother me.
the model I got was the Faded Cherry. it is a very substantial guitar, but I have a couple 'feel' problems.
while the top of the guitar is pretty smooth, the back, sides, and neck are kind of a rough feel to them.
I tend toward tung oil as a favorite neck, but I play a lot of finished necks as well.
the neck has an unfinished feel to it, it's not a smooth piece of wood, since the face of the guitar is so smooth, I'm guessing the neck is finished like that for a reason, I just haven't figured it out yet.
(i'll probably sacrifice the 'faded cherry' a bit, and take some sand paper to the neck, to get it so it's not so rough.
the second complaint is to me the worst thing about the guitar.
the fret ends are sharp, and unfinished.
I know this is a 'budget' gibson, but I've had guitars that cost half of this one with better finished fret edges.
I'll smooth these out with some help from Stew-Mac.
when these two things are done, this will be an excellent guitar.
it will still be a Gibson Les Paul, and it will be great, but the frets especially, are something that I just think should have been filed down.
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar:
I have played many guitars over the years and love the sound of the LP tone, especially that of Thin Lizzy. I finally got a LP on an end of year clearance along with a case. Musician's Friend made sure to ship the guitar inside the case. My studio has BurstBucker Pros and the fat '50's neck. The sound is as perfect as the LP Traditional or Standard. I get all the classic tone of any Thin Lizzy song. The only real difference is the Studios don't have the binding or lush paint finishes. Mine has a worn brown satin finish. I removed the pickguard showing off her natural maple curls and mahogany grains on the back and neck. Mine has a baked maple fretboard. I was a little nervous there but I actually like it a lot. Her name is Cinnamon. She is perfect.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar:
Owned one for 10 years now and still playing amazing! Love this guitar! Highly recommend! Still no problems with it!
Pros
- Great looking
- Unbelievable Tone
Cons
- Defective Electronics
- Expensive Shipping
Best Uses
- Practicing
Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar:
Despite the defective electronics, I am quite happy with this LP!
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Neck A Bit Too Rough
- Poor Quality Craftsmanship
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Rock Concerts
Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar:
OK, I know this is about the most reasonable price you could ever find on a 'real' Paul, but there are a few things that bother me.
the model I got was the Faded Cherry. it is a very substantial guitar, but I have a couple 'feel' problems.
while the top of the guitar is pretty smooth, the back, sides, and neck are kind of a rough feel to them.
I tend toward tung oil as a favorite neck, but I play a lot of finished necks as well.
the neck has an unfinished feel to it, it's not a smooth piece of wood, since the face of the guitar is so smooth, I'm guessing the neck is finished like that for a reason, I just haven't figured it out yet.
(i'll probably sacrifice the 'faded cherry' a bit, and take some sand paper to the neck, to get it so it's not so rough.
the second complaint is to me the worst thing about the guitar.
the fret ends are sharp, and unfinished.
I know this is a 'budget' gibson, but I've had guitars that cost half of this one with better finished fret edges.
I'll smooth these out with some help from Stew-Mac.
when these two things are done, this will be an excellent guitar.
it will still be a Gibson Les Paul, and it will be great, but the frets especially, are something that I just think should have been filed down.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Needs Case Not Gigbag
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar:
Great Guitar, pricing was good and shipping from Musician's Friend was fast. This is my 1st experience with a Gibson product wanted one for years lack of funds kept me from purchasing.I am impressed with ordering this over the web and not playing it first but it is a great guitar. This guitar looks good and better yet plays and sounds good. It holds its tune well and has that famous Gibson quality even at this price point! Iwould buy this guitar again and again!! Thanks
Pros
- Good Feel
Cons
- Fret Buzz
Best Uses
- Jamming
Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar:
my first les paul neck pickup has a nice blues sound bridge to shrilly try a gibson 57 plus for classic tone
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Great construction
Cons
- Back Of Neck Is Rough
- Poor Stain Job
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar:
This has all the parts including a chambered body. IMHO this is amazing. Everything is great except the back of the neck was a little rough and the stain job bites.
However I took it to my Luthier and we sanded down the back of the neck ( without jeopardizing the integrity ) and applied a smooth lacquer finish. This sweet heart plays beautifully and with the weak finish on the body with the chambers you can trust that it will just get a warmer and sweeter sound over time.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Practicing
Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar:
A Gibson Les Paul for that price, you should buy 2! Had to change the strings & have the action retuned. It's a little heavier than i'm use to. It sounds and plays like you would expect a Gibson to.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Need To Set Up When New
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar:
Been playing for about 15 years, I usually use a Gibson Flying V Faded and a Fender Mexi-Strat for straight-up rock, metal, blues and reggae.
This guitar is awesome! I was really worried about all the new LP studios being "chambered" as I want that classic sound and heavy guitar, but it still sounds and feels really solid and the Burstbucker Pro pickups are SO articulate and defined! Way better than I expected. Great deal.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar:
If you've always wanted a genuine Gibson Les Paul, but are on a budget, then this guitar is for you. Stop debating on buying one while you read reviews, and purshase one today.
