All user reviews for the Gibson Les Paul Studio

Guitar factory in the United States, handle 22 frets, pickups Gibson PAG 490 & 498. Standard Easel lespaul stop bar. 2 volume 2 tone. Channel 59 les paul type

UTILIZATION

Channel trs enjoyable, it should be noted that I am an aficionado of the stratocaster, I am surprised at the trs easy to play this guitar (except the weight that is heavy trs trs) .
Accs in acute low ais (like all Lespaul, the heel is trs pais).
As mentioned above, is a heavyweight -> Mahogany
Excellent, the micro bonneur serious trs round, singing (IDAL for jazz, blues rock). Micro acute trs biting good in distortion -> registry: from blues to hard.

One note: This is a fabulous guitar and trs good report quality price chances but we must admit that to play the Dire Straits in the clear (like Sultans of Swing), this guitar is absolutely not suited e. .. of characters or the complmentaire stratocaster.

SOUNDS

As mentioned above, The sound of a Strat complmentaire., May be more prcis and certainly much more open than a stratocaster.
Peavey Classic 30 on, it's all good, sounded a poit that's it!

Preferences for a clean sound on the neck pickup or a saturation lgre (gender Cheap Sunglasses ZZ Top)

OVERALL OPINION

I've had three weeks, it's my Premire Gibson (20 years before stratocaster)

I am captivated by the sound.

On occasion, excellent quality price, against nine in 1500 euros, I think it's too expensive especially taken care that the finish is not terrible.

Guitar factory in the us, body and mahogany set neck, rosewood fingerboard 22 frets.
Rglages 4 buttons (2 volumes, 2 tones) and a microphone selector 3 positions.
2 alnico humbucker pickups 490R and 498T (real killings)
pais round, but comfortable and reassuring (question and usually got)
about the look, I love the shapes Les Paul, but we must admit that the finishes are quite grossires (varnish pais particular) for the price, actually quite lev (you pay a high price for the brand!)

UTILIZATION

Personally, I find this guitar reassuring all levels. the handle is certainly thick and round, but once you get used to it apprcie to have it under control. Access in is not the most acute ais (li is the shape of the guitar) but I do not unduly drang (I use my strat if the mood takes me to do solos). in terms of weight, yes it is heavy, but once again I found a reassuring, especially since the coup, we feel the vibrations when it emits a little push sound. I find it a pleasurable, allows a much better of being one with the instrument. However, it is true that after some time playing with standing, it feels like a tired back, but for me it is not the default one (especially since I often play sitting) since the weight of the instrument also has consquences on his part and what makes great "sound" and Paul! Rglages on, no problem, the four knobs (volume and Tone for each of the microphones) provide a rglage prcis for each configuration, so that I soon found trs sound my convenience. Only small default, the welds of micro slecteur do not seem optimal, since the problem of contact have repeatedly manifests (ditto on the jack between the way). on the other hand, unlike other opinions, I find the quality of mcaniques acceptable for "non-self-locking", the guitar well into the agreement. Anyway, I had no problem with the dsaccordage frquent.

SOUNDS

Here we are essentially sound! that is gargantuan and an incomparable prsence forget all the little default and lack of care for the finishes. the bass is deep, the highs are not nasal short, this skyscraper has a sound and a true prsence personal coronation personality, I like the sound fat and a little bit grimey we have in the ct warm distortion and clean sound. With my amp lights Peavy classic 30, I really found the sound I was looking for, no matter what the configuration of microphones utiliss (I use all the mic positions, with preferences for neck pickup), the 490R and 498T pickups are real killing! I think the scratches can cover absolutely all styles of music (provided it's just a search of the same typ trs deep and rather fat), from jazz to mtal, passing well s r by the blues and rock, two areas of prdilection. A wonder

OVERALL OPINION

I used this guitar since 2000 (I bought used 4000F, it dates from 1996) and I made the c. .... ie to sell it against a PRS that I was not satisfied. So, I plan to buy me one as soon as possible so I miss THIS SOUND (my strat unfortunately does not fill the whole range of sounds). When I tried this guitar, a aa t rvelation, a lightning strike, so it matched what I rvais noise level. I tried several guitars (Washburn N2 in a feeble and rglages its limits, an SG to its more "flat" (less sustain and depth) that got my Les Paul, and a PRS) and, except for the stratum in another register, none filled me as I look forward therefore to buy me one, and even if the relative quality of finishes / price is certainly excessive, it seems to me also as justification given the rich sound of the instrument.

Studio 93 black, with button bne, tun o matic, two pots of volume 2 tone pots, in short a studio

UTILIZATION

Handle well off but super comfortable, everything went very smoothly, good grip, it is true that the treble is a bit difficult to ACCS but I do not explore too notes that register not specially to influence on my game
As we know, a Les Paul is heavy, but hey, no surprise, as we know it and done with.

Time to get srieuses, the sound, because in sum, is the sound that prdomine. Then it sends the wood as it were, biensur you do not play very much in the courtyard of a standard or more, but there's everything you need, looked after a serious death to be warm , and acute super enjoyable, but with a fairly rapid loss of precision with overdrive.
Well, basically, a good rglage amp, all knobs donf has to send the signal that it is Guinguand and forth, the sound is l.

SOUNDS

I wanted a warm and couillu well, here I am served on a plate, I tl possde also a double with 2 seymour a dj who's pretty hot, but it is not even comparable.

For my chain of effects I use a compressor Marshall, an MXR Overdrive and Wild Echo Park Line 6, in terms of the amp, for reasons of nomadism chronic I'm a little forced to limit myself to Tonelab a (very well that being said regarding the formulations). While it works wonderfully in the compressor Inrush rgl quite violent, it is assumed in Larcen trs quickly without any dchirent purposes.

I used to almost everything I play (rock prog French sauce, sisi possible), large couillus agreements, arpges fat, notes planing, solos. There's that for arpges or I need an overdrive or prcis and it has its limits, of the sudden I reszsort tl at the same time a Grat can not do everything , you ask for a sampler of fully restoring a piano concert ... I feel the blow pushed 10

OVERALL OPINION

I have a few days, and the mouth piece of a change carrment is exactly what I was looking like her, thank you Gibson, for against less thank you for the price, luckily bought in OCCAZ 950 euros in a perfect state, I come out wrong.

I have a lot of possible questions to choose the Great, essay cost a lot of stuff is exactly Grat I needed.

Quality price ratio I will not talk

If c'tait again, the same thing

j'enlve 2 points for the same price when

- In what country does she makes? (United States, Japan, Mexico, France ...)
Made in America

(No vibrato, but we can manage without aisment)

The rest I do not know but it's prcisment SUPER QUALITY!

UTILIZATION

- The handle is it enjoyable?
Yes it tro easy to play on this guitar!

- Access in acute (dernires freight) is it easy?
Carment, thanks the notch on the body of the guitar.

- Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
The handle does not fall forward when you play standing up (with Lanir) because it PSE even when its weight .. a can be a default, but frankly a will ..

- Gets it easy to sound good? ...
DEFINITIONS In this guitar has excellent sound, even on a crappy amp .. I use a personal trs old Peavy (nothing to do with the big shit they do maintenent), and it's beautiful ... when we experienced the sound of Gibson, we find that all the other guitars are nazes ..

SOUNDS

- Appropriate are your style of music?
Well .. Rock in any sense, but perfect for mtal c, even the hard chpakoi, but it's something to sigh for jazz, blues, in short all possible styles ..

- With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
An old Peavy Studio Pro 112 is impeccable .. (But which has nimporte sounds serious)

- What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
His aggressive (but not pte ears like fender ..) on the micro or bottom warm and round the top of the microphone is nikel .. and with a good BOSS GT-8, we really like it ..

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
15 years, and is still as good (which is acordage, octaves perfectly in tune, etc., etc.) The rigid tuit Gibson is perfect!

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
The +: The sound, the quality of gear, the finisher, beauty etc. ..
The -: it is a bit heavy pti tuit + guitar in it, must not do .. 3km feet, otherwise there is no less ..

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
No, but then yes, full full full ..
The Fender, Ibanez's, etc., they can all go Rabiller ..

- How do you report qualitprix?
1000 the euro era, 1800euros maintenent, what normal, excellent quality has to be paid for ..
it was not expensive either.

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Eyes closed .. (Except that I would take another color to change ^ ^)

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UTILIZATION

Channel too big and round my got.Aigus trs accessibles.Guitare lourde.Trs good sound, but the characters for the versatility trs limite.Faite ROCK !!!!!

SOUNDS

Trs good sounds for rock, blues.Micros chaleureux.Mais do not look for clean sounds ...

OVERALL OPINION

I tried several US MODELS Asie.Il and get used to the weight and do not forget that the design of this guitar dates back to 50. However it is a price Gibson, then a zero price relative quality of a brand that benefits from its notorit.Vous can be as well or better for much cheaper.

Gibson made in United States
gibson round handle 490 and 498 micro
2 volumes and 2 tones
handle collbr /> mcaniques of m. .. e to prices

UTILIZATION

Channel enjoyable trs
ACCS at no acute (large bead)
curiously lightweight compared to my Gibson Sonex Deluxe prcedente
very good sound gibson

SOUNDS

Style rock, round
I have more bite with the microphones of the Sonex deluxe velvet
Yet dating from 1985

OVERALL OPINION

Tres studio version of this because if the sound is lbr /> for the price we MRIT much better in terms of quality finishing
I just received the guitar this week I sincerely think I have it back
for another model
I find it very average mcaniques that are more toys than real
mcaniques guitars. By comparison I bought a satriani js1000 last month
and I do not regret it at all (cheaper and 1000 times better)
I will aim for the les paul deluxe or something like that
les paul studio finished niet =

Well, apart from the mechanical to shit, I also have a tone that crachouille a bit.

UTILIZATION

Guitar heavy and unbalanced; When you play standing up, the body is down and head back, so that you end up with the guitar at an angle, giving a unique style. Channel super nice. I love it!

SOUNDS

It all depends on the amp. But I think this guitar is very versatile. I use a Tonelab, and depending on the amp selected, I can do a funk rhythm, arpeggios cool, devastating distortion, jazzy atmosphere. Perfect. Unless you want the sound SRV, Hendrix ...

OVERALL OPINION

Apart from the weight and mechanical, it is great. I love it.

Gibson Les Paul Studio made in United States
22 frets
2 humbucker pickups, 2 volume knobs, 2 tone
3 positions (micro acute, severe and both)
Set neck.
Violin in C style format with arched body
Metal parts (pickups, bridge) are golden

UTILIZATION

Level game is fantastic, I love thin and tall frets. No one else got as much satisfaction on this point. It's easy to play blues and rock phrasing or more are easily shredder. Against access by the sharp point is not strong.

The neck is very thick, so it remains to see if it suits you. Personally I think we get used to it very well, the hand is in position callee blues. Position in jazz that is not annoying for my taste. Basically when moving from one guitar to handle an end to this one it's a shock. But in the end you get used to. Try it anyway because it is part of the factors to consider when buying.

The guitar is well known, is heavy. It is not a problem while sitting biensur (even if less comfortable than a Start), but better off standing a thick strap.

Indeed on this point I would note that the straps must be avoided with regular tips in leather. These are deformed and the metal fittings designed to attach said strap are too small to hold the strap.

My guitar and fell heavily twice and given the weight, it has done harm. Thus provide a strap that snaps and the problem is solved.

The C-shape is also easily fall when the guitar laying back on an amp. Always ask the front (or better put in Cases, Hard preferred).

Note also that there is a little weak in the head, because of the different falls of mine broke twice to this place. In short it is an instrument that requires the utmost care. Unfortunately I have never been so damaged that a guitar there and it's enough to want it. At the same time it's the one I used most and blows directly into it due to its weight and low ceilings of the garages which were repeated at the time.

SOUNDS

On this point there is so much to say that I would add just need to try it.

The sound is truly sublime. I played several guitars but I keep coming back to this one. As it is a good strat a rare and versatility suitable for many styles: blues, jazz, rock, hard, metal, etc..

Quite simply, with any amp it sounds. The sustain is huge and the heat generated single notes.

Micro Acute distortion, mind-blowing that is accurate, the palm muting style heavy metal sounds of hell.

The neck pickup gives a clear sound that I love personally. Satus the leads are fabulous at this position.

Only the intermediate position that I never use.

If you know one ringing guitar, it will reward you well. As against the contrary I have already try this with people who scratch, did not say a staggering level, and the sound was absolutely awful, to believe that the instrument was not the same.

OVERALL OPINION

This guitar I bought end 95 in Luxembourg, I was just 15 years. I had a cheap guitar before and since this instrumenet fascinated me, I wanted to move to the higher category. Upon entering the store I came across this Les Paul and I have wanted to let go. Which had a good time to pass the vendor (who farted not a word of French or Luxembourg for that matter).

And I have never regretted that choice, even years after. I got it for 800 € at the time. The price / quality ratio was therefore no question then.

The only thing I regret is not having been able to take enough care (due to points mentioned above).

It is also to me the most beautiful instrument in the world.

Basically a love story that lasts for more than 10 years.

GIBSON LES PAUL STUDIO EBONY CHROME 'model 95'
handmade in the United States
Mahogany body with carved maple table
Mahogany (profile 59) with rosewood (22 squares)
Scale 24 3 / 4 "
Tune-o-matic
Cordier Stopbar
490R and 498T pickups 2
2 volume, 2 tone, 3-position selector micro
Chrome hardware
Fintion Ebony

Purchased 1995
Mechanical changed after 5 years

UTILIZATION

I use it now for over 12 years. stage, studio, ...
jai done everything with style, from blues to metal ...
just deadly. the guitar of my dreams of a kid ...
malgret grain gibson blues, we can all play with the scraper.
Perhaps a little heavy for the back end to Longtai ...^^

SOUNDS

A very particular sound cheap gibson has a mivro blues (neck) that any hard and clear (bridge) very effective especially in saturation ^ ^.
with the two together, its a clean c dazzling jazz.
a very good power and incredible sustain despite the advanced age of my guitar ...
I used men for blues song, typical US, jazz and old heavy ...
magical record ...

OVERALL OPINION

For me the best that exists after scratching the standard model, of course ... but before a US fender ...
can be expensive but just a jewel, its a myth in the history of music ... a collector's item ...
I may be biased, I LOVE the Gibson Les Paul ...

Objective approach:

Les Paul guitar shape amricaine
Cherry red lacquer
Mahogany body
Table in Saddle
Mahogany collbr /> Rosewood
Price 1,300 euros
Subjective approach

The guitar is INTERESTED see. Plutt pretty far, it is less Russian approach. Sanding and finishing of the frets, coating can be improved if not flawed.

Big manquo at the painting on the cloth that dteint microfibre when rubbed. A bit like the transparent varnish was applied on the paint does not allow time for this dernire Scher.

(2) Not spectacular in this price range, it makes a serious default does not forgive.

UTILIZATION

The handle is plutt enjoyable if we ignore the crimp. Include a comprehensive ergonomics standard Les Paul with the default inhrents and ask to be accepted by the consumer.

Plutt sensual touch is generally potentiomtres and 2 of volume and tone are practical Defines its sound.

The guitar has a tendency to brand dsacorder trs. Harmonics n'taient not RULES. The bridge n'tait not prpar and has eaten two sets of strings trs shortly.

SOUNDS

The guitar sounds good. In the registry clean you get a nice clear that TRS can be used as references. Crunches are fleshy and deep. I would put a little distortion on the BMOL hard-I too Whereas torture of del 8 / 10 potentiomtre of the race.

(8) trs good guitar sound in terms

OVERALL OPINION

1365 euros for you ...

the problem endlessly.

The sound quality is certainly good and the quality of a violin indniables. But these points do not allow this instrument dcoller the final grade. The problem relates above are unacceptable. Expect an after-sales service imbued with that believes itself to know everything and you reoit amabilis with a troop of CRS a G8 summit and you get a rsultat frustrating.

I can not imagine the young man who goes to work all the t to pay for this thing.

(1) Not advisable
No mp for this test. Thank you!

Complment, 7.11.2007:
I saw this guitar is sometimes sold in Switzerland opportunity for around 390 euros. At this price, it's a bargain, but only that price. Do not buy it for more than 500 euros.

Body:
-1 coat: Maple
-2couche: Mahogany

Channel (derrire):
-Wood: Mahogany
-Profile: '59 Les Paul Rounded
- "": 111/16 "
Local-junction of the handle: 16

Neck (front):
-Wood: Rosewood, Ebony on Classic / Alpine Wht
-Width: 243 / 4 "
-Frets: 22
-Inlays: Pearloid trapezoid (trapze)

Hardware:
-Color: Gold
-Pice: Stopbar
-Bridge: Tune-o-matic
-Plaque: Black Speed
-Mechanics: Green Key

Electronic:
Micro-neck: 490R Alnico magnet humbucker
-Bridge pickup: 498T Alnico magnet humbucker
-Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3 position Potentiomtre

Other:
-Strings of origin: Brite Wires .010 -. 046

Case:
-Interior: White Plush (white)
-Exterior: Black Reptile Pattern Hardshell
-Logo: Silver 'Gibson United States' logo
=> For more info, see the official website of Gibson ...

UTILIZATION

The handle is enjoyable, the same color as the body. It is a little larger than the other guitars (fender strato, Squier ...). The bend is easier to do with my other guitar (Yamaha Pacifica 112), one can make aisment three semitones.
CHAC is relatively easy to acute (not perfect but already well-trs).
This gives a good sound trs! Just SOON grant, the solos are easier to do than on my Yamaha. Agreements Sotres property, as Artificial harmonics (the conduct of the screw at the neck pickup with the doight). In short perfect or if it was not the weight a tad heavy (very acceptable for a les paul), and handle a tad too big.

SOUNDS

It offers good sound but the TRS agreements kinds lens too if you play with a lot of shaking. I use a Marshall MG30DFX, a Vox 30 watt and 30 watt fender. The guitar comes trs property suits the style of tous.Elle Rock, Pop, Heavy-Metal (finally acceptable), Country (yes!), And Jazz.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two weeks, and I'm thrilled! I love this mixture of white black and gold. Prmire the time I received his check, she silent beautiful! I clean the microphone every time you play APRS, PSK it dirty quickly, and I always range in his chest. In short she has a good qualitprix (about 1200 on thomann), it has a nice look and sound good, so perfect apartment and handle the weight (see use). I suggest for those / who want buy and eSite.

Mahogany body
Maple Table 2 rooms
490R and 498T pickups
For me finish excellent but not perfect

UTILIZATION

Channel 59 rounded, less than 50 large and thicker than a 60, it suits me perfectly.
Set in a luthier, perfect response to the handle trussrod.
Action flush frets, I had the pot with the handle: 1.8 mm - 1.5 mm at the 12th fret, even without any frisette emphasizing a few (10-46 shooting).

SOUNDS

Haaa ... These microphones are great! More versatile than burstbuckers, they keep the "fat" and Gibson can still fetching big distos while maintaining a sound set.
Endless sustain!

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent model, which is not always the case with current studio.
It was actually reduced from the previous series, which, compared to the support, absolutely does not sound (slightly hollow body has a place) ... Moreover, I like it well, less back pain in sight.
A word of advice: try before buying, this one was in the store and remember the bad models are rarely sent for exhibition (avoid the net ...).

Is it still possible to post an opinion on the Les Paul really brings something to the discussion? I'm not sure, but I'll try to summarize all the positions that you may have with respect to this great instrument.

With regard to the characteristics, know they have varied with time. The les paul from the early 90 had an ebony fingerboard, Gibson then only use the rosewood.

The 90 match at the beginning of the production studio of the series, and also at the time Gibson has no mechanical Gotoh put on the head and ... it was a big mistake! These are actually more expensive (and ugly) as excellent mechanical as Grover that last a lifetime, while they only last 10 years. Like what, the prestige of a trademark does not summarize the manufacturing quality of their instruments.

Few other things to say, less vintage mics sound on a standard (I will return to this later), no binding (the better I always found this process quite ridiculous and expensive for what it brings the final aesthetic), the slice is the same as a standard, the handle is stuck (for better sound in the end).

I have the color ebony good to know: if the les paul was popularized in black at the base, because Uncle Lester was that it would better suit his ... Like what

UTILIZATION

Access to acute: I personally offsets. For me, the LP is not a guitar shredder. I play very often, however, after the twelfth box, but do not feel embarrassed either.

The handle is downright awesome (and it's the first thing that attracted me to this scratch): I have a preference for the ebony fingerboard which is much more difficult and on which slide more easily than the rosewood. That said the sound is loaded with bass, which is not an advantage on a guitar as massive as the LP.

Massive, I said ... Yes it is very heavy. But I think it gives a certain style guitarists who play it, a form of restraint and sobriety in the game scene that avoids some excesses that we observe with love the stratocaster. But it is a pure matter of taste. Note that since 2008, Gibson LP manufactures lighter, much lighter (more enjoyable) but the sound is slightly different: less fat, more sustain and resonance ... I think it's a good thing (unlike the great defenders of the Les Paul), the sound is much more fun.

Rah, do you get a good sound easy? ... NO! It is loud and clear, and I say without question. But it highlights the challenge: make a les paul sound, you will be comfortable on all other guitars (as opposed to a stratum that is far from a guitar teacher). It is also the magic of scratch who played on Paul, because ultimately, it is a tool that completely restores your game. Practice and you'll have a really magical sound, I promise.

SOUNDS

I play with a ENGL savage and I do not use pedals.

The sound of the les paul ... Really indefinable, it is one of the strangest guitars that the land could bear.

We find crystalline cleans (and a little empty) in bridge position and really magical innings. We always say "yeah take for Fender clean" but I protest, the LP stands up very well at this level, and I do not want another scratch for my clean sound!

In crunch it gets really amazing, it grabs the sound of choice riffs, powerful warm, clear ... But this depends heavily on what you plug it! Choose your gear, because we will counterbalance the weight of the scraper with sound material in hi mid busiest.

In saturated fat is both powerful and completely destroy the LP keeps a certain definition, however, some clarity even if the sound tends to twist and from completely balls. In short you will understand, turn the gain with this guitar can change everything!

With regard to the conflict "vintage / modern" I want to make a small note: the Les Paul does not sound "vintage"! You plug it into a Vox AC30 there I want to believe you, but hey do a little list of scratch playing on LP: Bread, Jimmy Page, Green Day, Slash, Indochina, Neil Young, etc.. You see a common thread between these scratch?? I mean, some vintage sound and others do not ... This confirms what I said, this guitar is interdependent with that on which you plug and the way you play. To you to make it sound! As for friends BC Rich, Jackson and others, know that these guitars are made to have a neutral sound: what you hear is the microphone, not the guitar. The Gibson does not sound as can be in your dreams, but they at least have a personality at the violin making, unlike these guitars are so neutral popular among teenagers aged 15 followers of the formula "

In terms of its alleged sustain legendary, I was quite disappointed. Know that there is a way to adjust: the angle between the bridge and the tailpiece should be as large as possible, and similarly, the status of your frets and your nut to sustain final part. As soon as I made the necessary repairs, I edit to say whether it gave a real difference.

For micro ... I was difficult at that level, I asked Seymour Duncan over but hey, the mahogany wood is resistant to a new sound from the microphone so in the end, it has only brought a new sound color to all. This is especially the magnet that will bring a different coloration to the scratch (I do not advocate the alnico 5, it sounds just too weird with the LP). To you to try new combinations ...

OVERALL OPINION

It's been three years since I use it and I really made the rounds ... But something continues to fascinate me in it which I chose to keep it and not switch to a Fender or a Rickenbacker for example ... (Yeah I know, it looks like I'm talking about a chick)

I have often wanted to sell it and buy a different gear, but ultimately I am with, and I prefer to continue to customize rather than start from scratch with a guitar whose sound I tired probablment very quickly.

I advise you, but I would especially recommend to try and be sure before buying it, because with the LP, we are satisfied or very quickly or very quickly disappointed.

Manufactured in: United States
Number of frets: 22
Micro Channel 498R, 498T Cheevalet
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Setting: 1 volume, 1 Tone micro and a 3 position pickup selector
Neck: Mahogany neck and a touch of rosewood
Body: Mahogany

UTILIZATION

In terms of ergonomics, the handle is ass enjoyable and playable trs, Access in acute as it is less glorious but still playable ....
In terms of weight I would say that is a Lespaul Lespaul not lgre ... but bearable!
The sound as it is extremely clean, especially trs powerful!!
If you have a bad sound with this guitar is that your amp is bad!!

SOUNDS

Personally I used to register mtal rhythm .... and sending death !!!!! the sound is clean and powerful, has does not bleed and there trs little breath! !
Sometimes I use it for blues and rock and is also your exact impcable!
The 498R provides a powerful bass sound (blues), the 498T sounds more acute and sharp!
Its clear the sound is clean, has nice ring to it, sounds a amricain !!!!!

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for 6 months, c'tait a dream for me to have a Gibson and I'm really not due to my investment!! Trs is a good and versatile guitar trs good quality for an affordable price trs! I ssay many japanese in the same price range and none had the same that the magis lespaul!
Between Japanese and United States LTo the same price the choice is quickly made!!

Ultra Thin
tune o matic
seleteur rhythm and treble
sleeve type les paul

UTILIZATION

Channel enjoyable enough but it's not a highway
access to the treble is not easy at the end but otherwise c Good
trs good ergonomics, not heavy at all (the last one is not obliged paulstudio in 1998)
we get good sound easely trs

SOUNDS

It should be a background to my style blues rock
we get as much sound as bluesy jazzy sounds bold wishes

OVERALL OPINION

Yes yes yes I do it again this choice although the price is high and Gibson plays on the brand to sell on the guitars that could be more polished finishes and Technology (tune o matic mythical not practical when you change your strings ...)