Gibson Les Paul Studio, Smokehouse Burst

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Gibson Les Paul Studio, Smokehouse Burst

Since its introduction in 1983, the Gibson Les Paul Studio has stood as a stalwart presence in the Gibson lineup. Crafted as a more streamlined and ergonomically designed counterpart to the flagship Standard model, the Gibson USA Les Paul Studio offers the iconic Les Paul sound at a more accessible price point. The construction features Gibson's preferred tonewood combination, with a Mahogany body delivering broad lows and a lively mid-range, complemented by a Maple top for added fizzy top-end. Employing Gibson's modern weight-relief method through thorough chambering, this process enhances the guitar's resonance and widens its frequency response.

The set Mahogany neck of the Studio contributes to the renowned never-ending sustain Les Pauls are known for and pairs seamlessly with the silky smooth Rosewood fingerboard, offering effortless navigation along the neck, especially with the modern Slim Taper neck profile.

In the electronics department, the Gibson USA Les Paul Studio retains the Les Paul tradition of dual humbuckers. The 498T in the bridge position delivers a powerful high-output performance with a potent upper mid-range, while the 490R neck humbucker provides a more vintage character reminiscent of a traditional PAF. The Studio's electronics feature traditional Les Paul circuitry, offering enhanced versatility with push-pull volume controls for coil-tapping the humbuckers, providing access to convincing single-coil sounds.

For hardware, the Studio is equipped with a stable and solid Aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge, offering easy adjustments for action and intonation. Paired with an aluminium stopbar, this resonant material further enhances the Les Paul Studio's sustain. The inclusion of Grover Rotomatic tuners, considered an industry standard, ensures precise tuning control, stability, and reliability over time.