All user reviews for the Gibson Les Paul Studio

The "Studio", which appeared in 1983, resembles a modern version of the LP allge finish, its colors, its lack of binding (nets) ...
Note that recalls the Custom configuration: Micros 490 R / T 498, mahogany body, maple neck, black plates.

** Peculiarities of my 1991 model **
Painting: white has yellowed (original it was to be a "classic white")
dorbr fittings /> Mcaniques oil bath (avoid other, type "deluxe" I think they take less tuning!)
Repres trapzoidaux (Standard Type - in the 80s had premires simple points)
Key bne (!)

USE

I have to have a good millsime, in view of other messages ...
The handle is nickel, well-sized frets, mcaniques oil bath ...
A guy I play with has a wine red 96, her mcaniques with plastic eyelets take less tuning.
I find the 2 copies I know irrprochables a comfort point of view!
I solved the problem of the weight (5 kg) by investing in a onreuse strap and thick quilted since happiness.
The varnish should not be terrible, it aragi rubber of my guitar stand (turns pink fawn locates back, contact area) or "toupee" of the tui ( the head, behind the saddle, also turns pink, without contact with the support) ...

SONORITS

Rather I play blues / classic rock, in short, this guitar suits me.
I plugged into a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112. This couple offers good clean sounds, otherwise I overcomes the screaming distortion Fender with a Boss MT-2.

NOTICE GLOBAL

Bought in August 2004 for OCCAZ 1100. Almost the price of a new day ... I do not know if the current Studio is of great quality as all manufacturers there are ups and downs ...
I do not notice, the better it is of course a try!

Everything has been said. except that the handle is detestable .la finish is not worthy of GIBSON !!!

USE

Coarse handle the barrettes transcend and you scratch your fingers!
this guitar acute lack!
Good ergonomics .good sound.

SONORITS

Not this guitar arrives quickly has limitations .with a marshall it sounds very bold rather well
anyway.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I have it gard a year but I have not liked this gibson .j have bought a Epiphone Les Paul Custom
2 SD SH1 and SH4 pickups and c is the top !!!!!
Yes I have had lots of other guitars and I never repeat a studio!
GIBSON c is fucked in the world with this guitar.

Purchased in November 2001 for 1500 euros.
The only notable feature is that the studio does not have a maple top (reserved to the standard, the deluxeetc ...)
For the rest it is a les paul, one likes or dislikes.
Nothing to say about the quality, apart from the original hardcase who seemed more cheap than the fender cases.
Cherry red version.
The handle is not a autoraute but I have another guitar solos.

USE

I should mention here that I have kept for 3 days at the store, they were kind enough to take me back. I took a telecaster 52 'instead.
Today I rather regret not having kept, but hey I had a yamaha sg 1000 that sounded better.
The weight, I did not find huge NRJ my telecaster ash is heavier ...
The only problem of this guitar is that the sound was too specific too modern.

SOUNDS

Who listen to many dique sixties (faces etc ...), I had a preconceived idea of ​​his Gibson.
I was looking in the studio a fat, fluffy, deaf. The studio is the opposite of that, the sound is brilliant, accurate, balanced, in a word: modern. Big disappointment compared to my expectations, I believe that we must invest in a standard for "the sound" les paul.
To my taste, yamaha sg 1000 (1973) sounded more Gibson.
I think the studio are made for modern rock, hard, pop than blues.
It is ideal in this register but a little dirty or mushy sound, special equipped with p90 (I got one in the year 80) seems more suitable although less defined fat saturation.

NOTICE GLOBAL

In conclusion, I think the studio is aptly named, clear and precise, it will do for very punchy and clean saturations, short for Studio rods ...
The Lespaul range is so vast that suited blues and vintage rock find their "weapon" easy but it will by no means the Studio.
In its modern registry is unbeatable but for me it does not sound that we liked so much disk Robin trower ...
Noted that guitar would be subjective, because pure matter of taste, for my part I found no personality (for a Gibson ..)

Purchased in 2012 in France
Everything has been said about the characteristics

Mine is equipped with microphones 490R and 498T

UTILIZATION

On the 2011 model like mine is a big inning.
However, it is easy to play including fast legato. Indeed it is jumbo frets, it helps.
on the other hand, if you crossed the agreement on a long time you get tired.
The finish shows some blemishes but not awkward to use as my model sounds (I tried hyper guitars that sound good but not finished).
The ground rope as on many kinds of guitars out of tune easily Lespaul (I never knew why).
Downside to a mechanical missing a bit of precision.
As the key was a little dry for my taste, I treat once a year not to lemon oil blow sensations Nickel.

SOUNDS

My guitar sounds. This is why I bought it after trying in store by chance.
Both empty, clear (playing on the tones and volume) in full. And at all positions.
What Gibson sound.
Ultimately more versatile than what some say a Lespaul.
I have a Lag Roxanne made in France; the lag is great but different, the gibson sounds softer.

OVERALL OPINION

Used for 2 years

No regrets with my purchase.
Maybe not quite finished well for the price but hey it's not what I asked.
A try before you buy because I do not know if all sound and well settled as mine

Les Paul guitar Nashville with Mahogany body with tone chambers and solid maple table. The handle is mahogany and rosewood (I think) in 50's Rounded.
Power level was a 498T bridge pickup and neck pickup 490R.

UTILIZATION

This is an LP so ergonomics is no longer present, in terms of weight that is relatively acceptable, the string action is set fairly basic and the game is pretty nice.
Level finish, I will not complain guitar is beautiful.

SOUNDS

A powerful and effective sound, ideal for good riff rock. I play with my PB and mo amp Amp FX and the result is terrible. Its very typical rock with a warm grain. The guitar shows limits on the nag but at the same time it is not his field, I have a Godin Redline for that.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been 6 months since I played with and I'm still in love, bought used in superb condition, it is for me the guitar I play the most. I had the opportunity to play on a standard LP 60s and personally I prefer mine, the weight makes them more manageable and the sound is more straight forward.

See google for Gibson LP
The finishes are not super TOP -> 9
White, black, gold, I find it very beautiful.

UTILIZATION

Handle well, right, right.
Balanced guitar
RAS.

SOUNDS

Mesa Boogie, Marshall.
The sound is clean, predictable.
The dynamic is very good.
The whole is less and less singing a living standard, or ES335.
The sustain is great (ebony?)
Crystalline sound on demand.
Good fat saturation, present and clean classes.
In this guitar, there is nothing to throw away, everything is good.
It is very versatile (hence the name 'studio'?)
It is all very well: rock, jazz, blues, pop, Varietal, solos, rhythm, etc ... and it is always very clean.
It has Gibson sound, but without the specific magic large Gibson (much more expensive).
If you are looking for a very particular sound, this is not the right guitar.
If you want to play all, with well-known sounds and without breaking the bank, this is a guitar that you should consider.

I fully share the view of 'King Loudness' below.

OVERALL OPINION

For 2 months.
Very good guitar, serious, effective, pro.
It is found used 800 euros and sometimes less.
At this price, this is a very good deal.

Everything has already been said.

I wanted to add that level against finished, I had to redo some modifications on the pickguard so that it is fully seated and not hit against the table every time I put my hand on it.

UTILIZATION

Weight heavy enough but we made it quickly, I personally do not feel more.
on the other hand, when it comes to lugging in his hut, after a while it becomes VERY heavy! But hey, we console quickly by saying that a les paul in his hands.

The neck is perfect for me! I love it, I feel I put my hand on a cushion whenever I play, though it may not please everyone.

SOUNDS

The sound is great for what I play! I play mostly rock, with a big, fat sound, the bridge pickup is perfect for this style! We feel that in "as a pick!"
However, I find a little molasson 490R, it lacks attack and volume output for my taste.

OVERALL OPINION

A perfect guitar for my game, with a handle is great microphones that send the block!

I do not assume the characteristics they have been mentioned before. Mine has the distinction of having a handle 60 (ie the thinnest and I love it!).

It has mechanical gibson "luxury" (This is a 2011 model, wine red color.)

I was hooked as soon as I tried it. But I had been disappointed before trying some models, but then I fell in love!

The finish is good, although my luthier had to do a little editing (purely aesthetic) as the paint had jumped behind the neck 2 cm (hey at this price point, I must be the guitar nickel!)

The case comes with custom, this is the class!

I added strap locks because, well, would not break down!

UTILIZATION

The handle is nice, but i get used to the. I was playing on sleeves rather fine and i readjust a bit of me.

Small flat on access to acute. We can not say that it is really cut to shred, it is a little less easy to play on the last boxes.

The neck is super comfortable against. You can play longer without getting tired.

It is very pleasant to play, against the form of the body that I am more at ease standing than sitting, it is surely a matter of habit.

SOUNDS

I use the micro side easel rather solo in his light. Once you put an overdrive or distortion, it sounds really good! Sustain, presence, everything is there for me!

The sound is warm, round, I love the clear sound with the microphone in the neck position or intermediate. Corrections are effective.

To me, you get a good sound from that branch. An amplifier, reverb and it sounds really good. I think it sounds as good as its clear that its saturated, which is not necessarily the case for all guitars.

OVERALL OPINION

While some say "yeah, but good new models, this is not the same." born that neither my friend! I tried with handles logs 50, and I said "no, no no, it's not possible!"

I have not seen any difference in the depth of sound compared to older models. And I've tried many other models, sometimes much more expensive and also less expensive, and there I came across a studio that sounds good. I was even surprised to see that there are no obvious difference with the Paul standard in sound.

In conclusion, I have read a lot about the studio, but I think that above all, we must try to choose the right model, and especially to pay by a luthier.
J, did bring action orders. It is mounted on the 10/46. I play rock, funk and jazz, and it suits my style of play

The only thing a bit annoying is that it tends to detune a little too quickly for my taste.

You should also know, it is covered with cellulose varnish, so do not put it anywhere, I paid the price with a rubber stand that left marks. And it seems that some people have problems with the handle sticking time. So a carefully maintained.

10 being the best, I put a good 8 out of 10. It is a beautiful instrument.
I remake that choice without hesitation. For me it is a good value for money.

usa gibson les paul studio ...

conventional manufacturing gibson lp, mancge mahogany neck, rosewood key with pearl rectangles, mahogany body and maple table .. without bindings (white lines along the body)

2 humbuckers are both bold and incisive. perfect for blues, rock, hardcore, funk, pop, jazz .. why not and even metal. the sound is very balanced and easily takes a central place in the mix.

this guitar is a must for a solo blues, rock and funk-soul .. big sound very fat, with a strong presence and low-medium warm.

the handle is wider than that found in fender, but remains relatively "thin" for a gibson. the binding makes it very fluid.

UTILIZATION

the handle is very nice, and little tiring.

it is a gibson lp, so this is access to acute or tapping, it is not as comfortable with one or charvel lag .. but this is not the main objective. (I say this for the "modernist-purists" .. I personally do not like the sleeves square Ibanez Jem, and I take my foot to play the van hauling a LP .. but I regret that there is no affordable LP with floyd!)

Another downside: you have to be tough, it weighs! it is better to start with a big padded shoulder strap (leather yen too ugly): at the beginning, I wanted not one hour standing with the guitar! => = Répets muscle.

Gets it easy to sound good? ... yes, it is a plug n play guitar:
and you plug it sounds. and of course with a compressor and a wah, a phaser or chorus, it's huge. let alone OD or distortion who sing the guitar. the sound is balanced, but I avoid the neck pickup on the rhythm is too loaded bass. by a lead against greasy lover or solo kills.

SOUNDS

I play on a hughes & kettner attax 100 preamp and a lamp mfx VOX TONELAB ..
and some native plugins on inxtruments guitar rig or ik multimedia AmpliTube

As stated above, the sound goes from "hot" to "fat" and ç'est well balanced ..
but it sure is the opposite of a telecaster with birch handle!

OVERALL OPINION

I have 10 years and I have tried almost everything .. I had strato, Tele, ES, flying v, explore .. U.S. and other rosewood handles or birch

all sold (each time to buy something else ..!) except LP gibson epiphone and explore.

a gibson is not given, but its worth it. if you have the dosh and that is the sound you are looking for, do not hesitate to lasseras you do not!

but models are "cheap" in Gibson lately I do not know if there are mods, passke wood prices and wages have not declined in states it seems .. and the dollar as much.

gibson rocks!

Les Paul type guitar, bought in London.
2 double micro coils, the tone + volume knobs and switches that go well with with (3 positions).
The lifts are not top, it lacks fluidity in the settings. The holding of the rest acoord correct.

UTILIZATION

The handle is big enough. It feels good in the hands hands that's not the best for Schreder. Good thing it's not my goal.
Access to Acute is correct, no worries. on the other hand, like all the models of this kind, it is heavy. I usually play sitting down, so no worries. But standing, it is not comfortable in the long run.
Buttons and switches can find a lot of sounds but I think the race tone is not very precise. Basically, we go to the original song sound smothered in a very short time (1/5 of the race of the knob). The rest of the race I am not useful because the sound becomes too dull.

SOUNDS

I play blues, rock, pop and metal, mostly on modeling amp (Vox AD60 and Fender Mustang / GDEC)
It is ideally suited to most genres but does not allow me sounds crystalline or aggressive as my Strat. It lacks some versatility to my style. The two scoops are all very complementary.
If one considers that its area is rock and hot sounds, it makes the job very well. The bridge pickup is very good distos rhythm and solo. It gets a bit messy if you push too much grain. In clean sounds, although he attacks while retaining heat.
The neck pickup is very good sounds. I do not like to sound distos, the results imprecise. It also can be a personal preference: with all the guitars I play, I almost never use the distortion in the neck pickup.
His favorite subject is the British rock 60-90 years.

OVERALL OPINION

For less than € 1000, I was able to offer a Gibson. So, admittedly, the lifts are not top, the neck pickup is average ... But all is very consistent and allowed me to have the sounds that were missing from my Strat.
A good guitar, a bit expensive, but I like it.

Everything is here ... and French:
https://www.guitare-gibson.com/gibson-les-paul-studio

UTILIZATION

The most ergonomic of my Gibson. It is lightweight (3.4kg) and well balanced. A real pleasure to have him on her lap.

SOUNDS

No doubt for me ... she deserves better pickups (like Burstbucker pro) because it is messy with its original pickups. Well equipped they will be even better I'm sure. I will complete my review in due course.

OVERALL OPINION

Very good and nice guitar. Mine is 2010 bought second-hand 750.

Guitar United States with tun o matic bridge handle al trs good game and easy to play but as usual the gibson I need a lil stint at the lute as trs set wrong !!!!!! : (

UTILIZATION

Channel trs enjoyable easy access to acute not too heavy compared to a custom sound level and as a std from gibson as almost same in micro!

SOUNDS

suitable for all styles of music from 1960s to the present trs versatile guitar (such as rammstein guitarist uses all the original)

OVERALL OPINION

I for 10 years and characters I do not spar because it is a good little guitar line instead of the home saloprie unplayable gibson melody maker as one who catches assholes.

I said it is a standart equivau except that it did not bending!

report quality price is great for 1000 euros was only nine real gibson is simple but well finished (not like it merdouille of melody maker)

it is as if ferrari was 4 door cars without paint and a two-cylinder engine all this to say that I have a ferrari bah it's the same for melody maker

Gibson Les Paul Studio manufactures in the United States
Annes 90 - trs heavy trs his stable, incredible sustain.

Two humbuckers: the 498T in bridge (see opinion) and 490R in the neck pickup, both of trs good microphones.
Gibson Bridge PBBR 020; mcaniques rcupres grover on a gibson standard.
Mahogany neck with key al trs beautiful rosewood, 22 frets.
1 volume and 1 Tone by micro, slecteur 3 positions.
It lacks a microphone simple indeed to find some sounds I spend on other more versatile guitar.
The violin is SERIES but trs correct.

UTILIZATION

The handle "tree trunk" Designed specially for bcherons is a highway. In fact, the ergonomics are good trs, the frets are enjoyable. Access in sharp notches is facilitated by a profile silky.
The weight of the guitar Whereas (prvoir a wide strap), but a guarantee of sound quality. Indeed, on essaysrcemment MODELS I t surprised by the lgret the body (is it of mahogany? Have I thought for a moment and demand it was a modification bnfique ... For Paul alone: ​​the sound dplu me.
Whereas I do so more weight as a inconvnient.

SOUNDS

Trs round neck pickup, I used for voicing for jazz clean sounds that require the grave. The bridge pickup is sharp, I have long been used for the metal and trs is good, only a DiMarzio or a Duesenberg take my mind the comparison. May be a little chtif for clean sounds you want crystal (it is a question that I go simple micro for versatility on the instrument, but this requires making a dfonce and good, c is just a sacr Gibson) ...
We can use the 490R into overdrive (or crunch) for a more stoner is convincing.
I attack many amps, sometimes in just a Joemeek between Cubase and more often a Jmp-1 - Mesa Boogie 2:50 about HP Hughes & Kettner. Whatever the legalization rcupre what you want it, the pickups are good trs.

OVERALL OPINION

I play this instrument for over ten years, but I have not abandoned my old Yamaha because it possde a floyd (I frquente certainly not assiduously). I also played on Agile 8 string as well as a fender in frne (the one with the famous Duesenberg micro, so musical).
For the price (just over 3000 francs era) I do not hsit long.
The ease of the handle (a binding Reduces tune a bit more) is a combined sensation that I do not connate elsewhere: it fits easily into the ropes (right hand more flexible, because chewing gum a little groovy and warm) and they sound until we shall adopt the no. Channel driver? It is as if c'tait useless, as it is al.
If I were stolen, I Rasht one, yes, but not new: it seems that rcents The models are less well made, the woods are in Tuve SCHS or whatever what else. No nostalgia for lower Tagus, but these old sr (not so much by the way) taient guitars assembled with more care twenty years ago.

Usa made. Pretty much this is an LP standard with less appointments and different pickups. Also the white model I have has an ebony fretboard. I bought this with the intention of it being a touring guitar since most of my other Gibsons are too nice to take on tour and destroy, which I typically do. I compared it to a few upper end models like the standard and traditional. It's pound for pound the same thing besides a few minor features. The big one is the pickups and the lack of a maple cap. Although I've heard that now these actually do come with some sort of a maple top. I'm not really sure.

UTILIZATION

There's not much to say on this. It's a les paul. I do have some gripes though. I've been touring it for roughly a year and the finish has started to wear through to the wood. This has never really happened to me before. I would like a more durable finish. I guess if you want a well aged guitar it's not an issue but sweat seems to really eat through the paint on these. Also I think my neck has warped to some extent. My action has become very unstable and bad no matter what setup I give it. I think the neck angle has become misaligned with this bridge breaking angle. I understand this happens to guitars if they are exposed to elements. But I never really let that happen to mine. May be a bad piece of wood who knows.

SOUNDS

The stock pickups are alright but I'm not a huge fan. I replaced mine with burstbuckers and like them a lot better. Most people seem to be happy with the stock ones though, I'm just very picky. To me it sounds like this guitar has a maple cap. I have a 2008 model fyi. I usually play it through a hughes and kettner statesman 50 into a matchless 2x12.

OVERALL OPINION

Seems like Gibson got cheap on the finish for mine but other than that and the neck warping I'd say this is a great value. Don't take my example as final word I'm sure I just got unlucky. But the finish issue I've heard is somewhat common. Take it for what you will. This is still a good deal on a perfectly good les paul guitar.

This is the left handed Gibson Les Paul Studio. The Studio is the workhorse of the Gibson line. Before the faded guitars and all that came out the studio was the budget model. Today even still its the cheapest Les Paul that still has all the features of a real Les Paul. Being lefty thats even more important because the after this model the left handed versions of the higher end Gibsons are rediculously priced. The features on the current Studio are pretty much the same as they have always been. Its pretty much a Standard without the binding. The guitar has a chambered mahogany body with a set mahogany neck. The neck is the fat 50s profile. The neck on this one has a rosewood fretboard with 22 frets. Older ones have dot inlays but now they come with the trepezoids. It comes with standard gibson 490R and 498T pickups. It has the standard Les Paul control layout with a volume and tone for each pickup and a 3 way toggle switch.

UTILIZATION

You get all the real Les Paul feel with this guitar the good and the bad. This guitar has the huge old neck profile that some people love but most people hate. ecause of the set neck design there is a large neck tenon and joint. This can make the upper frets hard for some people to reach because the body essentially joins the neck at the 17th fret. After the 17th fret you are reaching around the body to get to the frets. Because there is no binding the guitar will be more likely to have sharp fret edges when you first get it. This guitar is a lot lighter than most Les Pauls due to it being chambered. This means they cut wood out from the inside of the guitar so it is almost like a semi-hollow.

SOUNDS

The pickups in this are what you get on most Gibsons now a days. These mid to lower end Les Pauls do not have the classic Les Paul tone in my opinion due to the chambering. The chambering mixed with the mediocre pickups means the tone on a lot of the mid to lower end Les Pauls is lacking. If you play a chambered model next to an older non chambered model you will hear the difference. The neck pickup is a bit smooth. The output is pretty low for modern standards. It wouldnt be bad if it was going for a PAF type tone but its just bad low. The bridge is a bit hotter. It has a wide open crunch sound to it. It has more of a classic rock voicing. You can get a screaming lead tone if you use the bridge position.

OVERALL OPINION

At 1500 USD this guitar is way more expensive than it should be just because it is left handed. You can get a brand new Les Paul Studio for as low as 800 dollars at this time. The most expensive right handed Les Paul studios are still 1300 dollars and they have way better features than this model. It is pretty sad how guitar makers can still get away with this. You can get a fully custom left handed Carvin for less than this and they do not upcharge for left handed units. If I had 1500 dollars to spend on a Gibson style guitar I would get an Edwards and probably save around 400 dollars. Nowadays the best way to get a Gibson is to buy something else.

Before there were a million different Les Paul models there were about 3. You had the Custom at the top, the Standard in the middle and the studio was the budget model. Nowadays there are many more models and there are Les Paul models cheaper than the Studio but the Studio to me is the cheapest real Les Paul, any cheaper than this and you are getting very spartan models that are lacking finish. The only thing the Studio is missing compared to the Standard is binding and lots of people like the clean unbound look. This is the alpine white model which I think is the best in the line up. This model has a chambered mahogany body with a maple top. It has the fat 50s mahogany neck with an ebony fretboard. Only the white model comes with an ebony fretboard. You get chrome tuners and a tune-o-matic bridge with standard Gibson pickups. The controls are standard Les Paul with a volume and tone for each pickup with a 3 way toggle on top.

UTILIZATION

This studio has the classic Les Paul playability, if you like it that is up to you. Having an ebony fretboard is nice compared to the Rosewood you get on every other model. The neck is still a fat 50s baseball bat. This might be uncomfortable for some people. Because there is no binding the guitar will be more likely to have sharp fret edges when you first get it. This guitar is a lot lighter than most Les Pauls due to it being chambered. This means they cut wood out from the inside of the guitar so it is almost like a semi-hollow.

SOUNDS

The factory tone of the guitar isnt great. It has generic Gibson pickups and since the whole body is chambered out you lose the thing mahogany base tone that real Les Pauls have. You can compare a chambered Les Paul to a non chambered Les Paul and you can really hear the difference. A non chambered Les Paul will sound more solid. The mahogany wood give the guitar a really deep sound even though the body is not that big. If you want to play heavier music you may want to change out the pickups. The Gibson pickups are medium output and are voiced more for classic rock. You can get a decent crunchy sound from the bridge pickup. If you put on a ton of gain you will lose definition in the notes though. The neck pickup is bright but kind of smooth. It is not really the neck position sound I go for personally. Putting in some Classic 57s is what I would recommend or some Seymour Duncans.

OVERALL OPINION

If I was looking for buy a Les Paul and It had to be a Gibson I wouldnt buy anything lower than A Studio. The Studio has all the stuff the standard has that effects the actual sound of the guitar. The faded models with the lack of finish on them are not as durable and the different finishing methods effect sound. If you are looking at a Studio I would recommend also Looking at Edwards guitars. They cost about the same and for the price of a real Gibson Les Paul studio you can get an Edwards Les Paul Standard or Custom.

It's a real Les Paul American, without decoration (although I've never been fanatic bindings of all kinds and I liked the decor simple: mine is black with gold hardware).
And it has everything a Les Paul!
- The same wood (mahogany body with maple table, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard)
- The same pickups (a standard), two microphones, two tones, two volumes, a toggle switch
- The same hardware (tailpiece, bridge, mechanical ...)
- The same production (excluding bindings): set neck Gibson in tune (the one that fits in the hand), cellulose varnish, etc ...
- Case Gibson (yes, with the wig pink inside ...)

It seems that the only differences are:
- Less wood "chosen" aesthetic (mine is black so how do you know?)
- A body just a bit thinner (although it seems to me that when I compared mine to a standard at the time of purchase, it was really the same thickness, I'll have to check). Anyway, today they are a bit of a tad thinner.
- No binding on the body and the handle (decoration very expensive to carry out properly)

UTILIZATION

Scoop: This is a Les Paul!
It's heavy as a Les Paul and comfortable like a Les Paul (standing, is the strap that I destroyed the shoulder, sitting is the edge that I destroyed the ribs)
The neck is thick with the Les Paul
Routing microphones like Les Paul the whole family. Usage is simple: two microphones, each with its volume and tone. A toggle switch for routing.

The Les Paul is not the most ergonomic guitar (no weight and muzzle), so no note max.

SOUNDS

The sound is known: it is the sound LesPaul.
Sounds clear, smooth handle microphones, microphones croaking bridge (I have not found better as defined)
Distorted sounds: neck pickups with big sound, microphones rack teeth
Both pickups together = the mixture of everything. Pretty versatile but always in the register Gibson. It also buys for that.

A play full on amps not too dirty, to avoid drooling too (unless we look like this: I have already connected to the pedal drive Expandora of Bixonic and there it can be very zztop-discharge)

OVERALL OPINION

At the time, I bought it for the sound of a Les Paul at a lower cost. Contract filled!
In 1995, I bought it for 5700 USD NEW Pigalle. Yep, you read that right, happy time of the weak dollar and importers understanding.

With the price difference there was between a LP Studio and an LP Standard at the time, I do it again the same choice. Today, not sure the difference is as important (in any case, Gibson's overpriced), and the Standard is still the legend!

Gibson studio United States
22 frets
easel very practical tune o matic (it does not break the strings conytrairement to fender)
2 humbuckers
A 3-position selector
1 Volume 1 Tone by micro
Mahogany neck easy to play al

UTILIZATION

The handle is nothing more enjoyable (small lack of finishing, but I think it has to c is less CHRE)
The cutaway to facilitate Access in c sharp but fairly even when dlicat
The weight and shape are the major weaknesses BEYOND guitar: It's your MIDI shoulder and thigh sitting upright. A guitar for those who are not afraid to suffer so

SOUNDS

C his views against the top by: Gibson's big is the power and unique agressivit
His bold, punchy, comes in, the door's notes
Obviously it's not a versatile guitar but when it's not a Gibson achte to the bagpipes too ...

OVERALL OPINION

I got 3 years
default: the change mcaniques absolutely!
quality: the sound simply, once you accept the finishing average mcaniques rotten and the weight of the bte, it remains the standard and its beautiful ...

For it is against trs CHRE today (1500) I got it for 500 okaz the era
It is the right choice for the rock / metal.
It is the right choice if you do not play in clean sounds.

Guitar factory in the United States. Body and 22 frets Mahogany neck, button Ebne, medium frets ... Like all the Les Paul, it is heavy the matron. 2 HB pickups (498T and 490B).
What's classic!
Mine in 1991, she possde a acastillage dor which partially cleared out ... some do not like but I think it has charm as a. .. nothing beats a avcu guitar.
Look sober (wine red finish) suggesting the veins of the table. The handle is built for the loggers, they may even feel some twigs Exceeds ... (not just kidding).

UTILIZATION

The weight of the Les Paul may still be the only black ... and not the Studio n'chappe RULES. The poor sitting balance that allows the instrument to switch from cot body requires time to adapt to find the correct position of the game .. but then got used to it quite easily ... and then play standing up, not bad too.
The size of the handle can Drout some, too, requires men to paw out the master (whatever!), It is far from the profile of Asian highways clbres or m I still others amricaines Chres Randy ... but we can do many things on it. I use a deep draft of strings for better stick to the spirit of the guitar, I do not for one of the virtuosos of the instrument, but a Gibson is not made to handle dbouler unbelievable speed .. is only a gibson you dcoller finger skin!

SOUNDS

Whether on an amp lamps (ENGL 30W), a transistor (Peavey Bandit 112 gnration Transtube before), or even directly in a pod, we have the Gibson sound. Not the prcis all, but the spirit is l. The micro granular desire is serious, it dgouline greedily, it makes you cry the amp.
The microphone is acute insist, violent, full of harmonics and what a pleasure ....!!!
The sounds are typs, cantons few styles (blues sound very fat and very heavy) but you get what you are entitled to expect from a Gibson. Not the most versatile ... but it is trs what to do.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years. She has an uncle who is now part type beef with jimi, stevie and other ...
I love this shovel, his look, all the scars that make it an instrument part. She has me and has no price.

Gibson Studio United States:
- 22 round boxes, glued in mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, perloid benchmarks.
- Mahogany body with maple veneer table 3 parts.
- Tune-o-matic, 6 mechanical means (replaced with Sperzel locking for the LP that I have here).
- Two double Gibson Alnico, one volume and one tone with microphone toggle switch 3 positions.
- Channel 50's type, thicker and narrower than the 60's found on the Special, the Classic, etc.. A real tree trunk.
- Diapason ridiculously small compared to "stratabound" (24 3 / 4 instead of 25 1 / 2).
- Wood quality but nothing special, fairly good gold hardware, pickups ok. Honestly though chick finish compared to other models: no net edge key, edge body, let alone head table in maple who throws less than on other models (including the Studio Plus).

UTILIZATION

- Frankly, the Les Paul, it's misery ... the handle is too thick, too narrow, the boxes are dwarf, have to get used.
- Access to treble is almost zero, because of junction design body / neck dating from the 50's.
- Same for ergonomics pathos of the beast: the body shape is awkward (although very sexy!), Seated, ask for the cut on the leg is too close to the handle, so the guitar is unbalanced. No cut "stomach", you end up with the ridge of high skyscraper in the ribs ... no cutout for the forearm, so we rubbed the elbow a little too much cash ...
- Get up, things are better on that side, but it weighs a dead donkey ...
- In short, it is clear that technical advances in instrument making, it is useful.
- "Do you get a good sound easily ?...": There's interest!

SOUNDS

- Sound?? B'en is the only thing good with a Les Paul for rock, it sounds! At the same time, with a beam of 15 kilos Mahogany, if it sounds no more!
- It is not addressing a bunch of different styles, with the tab and legendary sound typical Les Paul.
- The metal passes not bad either, she balks at nothing!
- I had the "pleasure" of playing on this LP (which a friend made me try once in a while for me to get into the clan-maso Gibsonian) on my usual stuff, it sounds b'en! The clean sounds are quite plump, especially with the micro neck, the crunch going well, scratch that cry alone!
- Large distos not sound bad, although ultra saturated, the microphones go hand and begin to like common bavouiller Duncan. Boarf, with Zakk Wylde EMG chtit kit, everything is in order, but the LP purists will want to burn me on a cross.

OVERALL OPINION

- I B'en ploïnk ploïnk once a month on this LP studio buddy, and that's it! I really like to suffer for the sound.
- Ergonomics dingy, the outrageous price compared to the quality of finish continue to convince me that, yeah, you really be in love with the LP to buy one. Personally, I find more temperamental than "nature" ...
- Clearly, an LP is the legend But, hey, even one day in a flame, it will be a model not only sexy but also playable, if not comfortable.

Made in the United States
Two double mic 490B and 498T (microphones commonly used on the Les Paul)
A selector 3 positions, one for each microphone and to couple the two
knob a flight and a micro tone.
Channel not so big, depending on taste. It is far from invincible

UTILIZATION

Access to acute certainly a little hard but I speak good treble very high in the neck
On the issue of weight, it's correct this problem because my date of July 2004 so the model is ultra new and so I was very pleasantly surprised at the weight. It is very very slight, I compared with the oldest studio of a friend and therefore it is undeniable, bcp mine is lighter.

SOUNDS

I think this guitar charm bcp its big range of sounds. Only by having acquisition and played on this guitar that I realized what a power chord
So the big pickup bcp oriented rock and the neck pickup is bcp softer more pastel, very nice for jazz and blues
I am very very happy with the sound of this guitar

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 month on a home triamp mk2 Hugh and Kettner
I had the opportunity to play on bcp very different models of guitars and this price is the best I could find.
I bought it new in Germany 1000euros
If I hesitate to do it again absolutely not.

Handle a little big but not invincible, the weight that hurt shoulder for some al. 22 frets and two microphones that all the world connais.Pour me I adore the aesthetic

UTILIZATION

Especially for any rock, a lethal weapon for the Nu metal it goes very well in places drop.Pour clean sound very good too

SOUNDS

Impressive sustain more than 6 seconds in his heat bocoup clean with a huge attack of his first crunch.Elle is best served by an overdrive by the distortion.

OVERALL OPINION

A-, as it was al school. I help the last 6 months I begin to see its limites.L aesthetic I like, I like the sound, the quality / price makes it one of the best guitare.Je bought 1000 euros new al abroad, and if c had to be rebuilt I do it again without hesitate one second

The studio is Gibson factory in the United States. It is a model 22 frets, original microphone gibson 2 double humbucker.
The bridge is tune-type 'o matic with stop tailpiece a bar.
The guitar has a volume of a tone for each microphone and a slecteur 3 positions.
The neck is mahogany, rosewood fingerboard.

UTILIZATION

The models on rcents (or not too old), the sleeve is trs enjoyable ... It was well in hand, not too big nor too late. any ca fawn remains a matter of habit ... ACCESS Aiges is good without being exceptional. However, I find this very scratching equilibrated enjoyable to play. For weight, it is a bit heavy, but good to know what you want: mahogany is often heavy ... But it sounds.
The sound is very typical Gibson, now we like it or not

SOUNDS

Personal mtal I play with the scraper. Do not expect to sound sharp and prcis as Vigiers guitar, ibanez etc .... is not the registry.
This guitar is destined to sound heavy, with a big substain, sounds a little fat so ....

I use it with a couple marshall JCM 2000 DSL50 the couple Gibson / Marshall trs is not original, but very effective! his bold guarantee, after c a matter of taste, I love it!

Now if you want a little more precision, tight deadlines to drop low and medium Whereas the amp and find a good compromise between treeble and presence. But it will never be the precision of guitars made for this.

This guitar is my favorite ... I wish the sound was fat (even if in the neck position is a bit too).
I was told that the major weakness of "small" silent gibson mics. I tried a Seymour HS-5, but frankly the diffrence is minimal and I put my original microphone ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since 2000. I love the sound of this guitar, I love his aesthetic, I love the same weight lol: it feels good! I find the handle very comfortable for phrass agreements or even solo.

The charge could be making strong "factory". Indoor trs not price a bit careful when lev same (ditto for most of the fenders and other common brands).

At the same time, this was my first good guitar, so the comparison is made soon lol. But today I have tried to Outher guitar and I confess particulirement love the ease of playing Gibson.

If it again, without hsitation .....

Grat United States with the same CHARACTERISTICS any other Studio

UTILIZATION

Has my Premire surprise his touch: what Ouhahahah flexibility, I felt more play, not to mention her, but hot prcis both a joy ...
A default well-known weight. But a Les Paul lgre is it still a Les Paul and is not a guarantee of solidity

SOUNDS

Of the Varitoche mtal, Blues in Reggea, Jazz to Rock ...
You can do everything with a Les Paul!!
Even with a small amp (Peavey Rage 158), there's a too well, I must solemnly declare.
So I talk even when no plugs into an amp lamp! A A A A

OVERALL OPINION

was going to do my three years Grat delights me every day and really j'hsite reconnatre City Hall ...
T I a fan of Strat before becoming fully dpendant of my Les Paul and I confess that personally I prfre Gibson, more playable, warmer sound easier apprcier .
Nevertheless it is true that for a long concert, it's not IDAL (weight, weight tooujours ...)