Gibson Les Paul Studio Guitar Review (B0002E53JW)
The Gibson Les Paul Studio guitar has been around for 25 years. It is the ultimate electric guitar for the studio musician. This electric guitar is one of the most sought after instruments for musicians who plays any genre of music. It is known for its amazing harmonic and sonic capabilities. It now comes in a worn cherry red color. It is a no frills and no nonsense electric studio guitar.
It has a traditional rounded neck profile, a traditional mahogany back and maple top. It is equipped with 490R and 498T pickups, and 22 fret rosewood or ebony fingerboards. The chambered body has perfect tone balance and weight. The guitar weighs 31.6 pounds and measures 43.3 x 20.5 x 5.9 inches.
The rosewood fingerboards and trapezoid inlays have been a well known feature of Les Pauls since the 1950s. The new models still carry the same finger boards. They are made from the highest quality of rosewood that you can find on the planet. Each piece is hand inspected by a team of wood experts before they are used for the necks of the guitars.
The fingerboards are well balanced and stable because of this, giving each note and chord unequalled clarity. The 12 inch radius of the fingerboard gives off a smooth note blend. You won’t hear any dead or chocked out notes. The trapezoid inlays are made of acrylics that look like classic pearl inlays.
Pros
One buyer said that his Gibson Les Paul Studio guitar arrived in a hard shell case and placed inside an original Gibson box. The fret work seemed evenly made and there was no damage to the electric guitar upon delivery. Some users said that they like the natural wood look on the finish that made it look very classy. Construction and components are very good considering the low price. The neck and frets are great for long playing said one person.
A number of people who have played on Les Pauls before said that this model was a lot lighter than the usual Les Paul electric guitars. Those who found the usual Les Pauls too heavy will like this one, said one user. It is, according to one owner, a very playable guitar that feels great in your hands. The sound is classy and good for blues and jazz. It is a great Les Paul electric guitar for under a thousand dollars, said one buyer.
Cons
One reviews said that there was a buzzing sound coming from the A and E strings when he got the guitar. Another user also said that there were sharp edges on the fret. One said that there was no inlay and only stickers. An avid guitar player said that the Gibson Les Paul Studio guitar was not an ideal electric studio guitar for metal rock music.
Overall, it is a good looking and affordable Les Paul that carries with it 25 years of quality craftsmanship. It is a good studio guitar for professional use. Many like the light feel of this Les Paul electric guitar compared to other Les Paul models which are very heavy. It produces good sound and has a lot of value at only about $800.