The Essential Les Paul, Without the Frills
Here's the thing about the Les Paul Studio: it's not trying to be fancy. No binding on the body, no mother-of-pearl headstock inlay, no figured maple top. But strip away the cosmetic bells and whistles, and you still have a genuine Gibson Les Paul — mahogany body with a carved maple cap, set mahogany neck, dual humbuckers, and that classic 24.75" scale length. Everything that makes a Les Paul sound and feel like a Les Paul is right here.
This Wine Red model pairs gloss nitrocellulose lacquer with cream-colored plastics — pickguard, pickup rings, and control knobs all in matching cream that pops against the deep red finish. It's clean, classy, and just a little bit different from the typical all-black or all-gold hardware you see on most Les Pauls. Gibson's Ultra Modern weight relief makes this one lighter and more comfortable than older Studios, so you can play through a three-hour rehearsal without your shoulder complaining. Whether you're tracking in the studio (hence the name) or playing out, this guitar delivers that thick, singing Les Paul tone without requiring a second mortgage.
Burstbucker Pro Pickups with Coil-Tapping
The Les Paul Studio packs a pair of Gibson Burstbucker Pro humbuckers — the same pickups you'll find in much pricier Gibson models. These pickups are PAF-inspired but wound slightly hotter for a bit more output and aggression. The neck pickup delivers warm, creamy tones perfect for jazz chords and bluesy leads, while the bridge pickup has the clarity and bite you need for rock rhythm work and searing solos. Together, they give you that legendary Les Paul sound — thick midrange punch, smooth sustain, and complex overtones that fill out your tone whether you're playing clean or cranked.
What sets this Studio apart from vintage-spec Les Pauls is the coil-tapping. Both volume knobs are push/pull controls that split the humbuckers into single-coil mode, giving you brighter, more articulate tones with less output. It's not quite the same as a true single-coil pickup, but it opens up a much wider tonal palette — from glassy cleans to jangly rhythm tones. Combined with the three-way toggle switch and individual tone controls for each pickup, you've got serious sonic flexibility.
SlimTaper Neck and Bound Rosewood Fretboard
The mahogany neck is carved to Gibson's SlimTaper profile — a comfortable, fast-playing C-shape inspired by early-'60s Les Pauls. It's not as chunky as a '50s-style neck, so if you have smaller hands or prefer a slimmer grip, you'll feel right at home. The bound Indian rosewood fretboard features 22 medium jumbo frets and acrylic trapezoid inlays, giving you that classic Les Paul aesthetic without the cost of mother-of-pearl.
Fretboard binding isn't just cosmetic — it adds a touch of extra width that some players find gives the neck a more vintage feel under your fingers. The 12" radius is versatile enough for rhythm chording and lead bends alike, and the Graph Tech nut helps with tuning stability and clear, resonant open strings. Gibson's traditional set neck joint (glued-in neck) maximizes sustain and resonance by creating a solid coupling between the neck and body.
Quality Hardware Built to Last
The Studio keeps things simple but effective in the hardware department. You get an aluminum Nashville Tune-o-Matic bridge paired with an aluminum stopbar tailpiece — both fully adjustable for precise intonation and action. The Vintage Deluxe tuners feature classic Keystone buttons and provide reliable tuning stability. All hardware is chrome-plated and built to Gibson's USA manufacturing standards.
The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish not only looks great, but it also allows the wood to breathe and age naturally over time. Nitro finishes are thinner than modern polyurethane, which many players believe contributes to better resonance and tone. This guitar ships in a Gibson soft shell case.
Product Features:
- Body: Ultra Modern weight-relieved mahogany with carved plain maple top
- Neck: Mahogany set neck with SlimTaper profile and traditional heel
- Fretboard: Bound Indian rosewood with 12" radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and acrylic trapezoid inlays
- Scale Length: 24.75" with 1.694" Graph Tech nut
- Pickups: Gibson Burstbucker Pro humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Electronics: 2 volume (push/pull coil-tap), 2 tone, 3-way toggle switch
- Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-o-Matic with aluminum stopbar tailpiece
- Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons, chrome hardware
- Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer in Wine Red with cream plastics
- Case: Gibson soft shell case included
Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Studio (Cream Trim)
SKU: LPST01WRCH1
Condition: New
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