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Jeff Willorun « Unmissable »
Published on 12/26/10 at 13:21Model fairly rare, especially in "Studio", it differs from Les Paul Standard
by many points:
Double cutaway asymmetrical (as Les Paul Special) but a table with carved maple.
Channel 24 frets, joining the 22nd, profile rather similar to that of a round of SG.
Beveled mahogany body, 490 microphones close to each other.
2 knobs only (enough) and toggle-switch next to that tone.
Wrap-around bridge, no tailpiece (Model specific Studio).
No pickguard (the better).
Made in USA everyone had guessed!
The pickups are 490 with chrome covers and mechanical "green keys"
Key benchmarks are simple points. In summary, a guitar very simple but very beautiful.
UTILIZATION
It is lighter than a Les Paul standard and very balanced.
The ergonomics are beyond reproach, the handle of the 24 cases not only failed, only the toggle is a bit far, it would be better between the 2 knobs.
SOUNDS
The sound is less greasy than a Les Paul Studio with the same microphones, this is because of lower volume of timber, somewhat reducing the sustain, the position of the handle almost entirely out body and microphones close together, the bridge pickup is only usable on a Les Paul "normal".
This guitar is very good for blues or jazz, it accepts the effects very well and folds to a lot of styles (except Rn'R and country) it is easy to play and very fair under the simplified acute despite his easel.
OVERALL OPINION
A real Gibson, with a personality of the rarer it is (made from 97 to 99), especially in this version, I've never seen another.
If you find one, buy it.
by many points:
Double cutaway asymmetrical (as Les Paul Special) but a table with carved maple.
Channel 24 frets, joining the 22nd, profile rather similar to that of a round of SG.
Beveled mahogany body, 490 microphones close to each other.
2 knobs only (enough) and toggle-switch next to that tone.
Wrap-around bridge, no tailpiece (Model specific Studio).
No pickguard (the better).
Made in USA everyone had guessed!
The pickups are 490 with chrome covers and mechanical "green keys"
Key benchmarks are simple points. In summary, a guitar very simple but very beautiful.
UTILIZATION
It is lighter than a Les Paul standard and very balanced.
The ergonomics are beyond reproach, the handle of the 24 cases not only failed, only the toggle is a bit far, it would be better between the 2 knobs.
SOUNDS
The sound is less greasy than a Les Paul Studio with the same microphones, this is because of lower volume of timber, somewhat reducing the sustain, the position of the handle almost entirely out body and microphones close together, the bridge pickup is only usable on a Les Paul "normal".
This guitar is very good for blues or jazz, it accepts the effects very well and folds to a lot of styles (except Rn'R and country) it is easy to play and very fair under the simplified acute despite his easel.
OVERALL OPINION
A real Gibson, with a personality of the rarer it is (made from 97 to 99), especially in this version, I've never seen another.
If you find one, buy it.