Classic Les Paul Tone for Left-Handed Players
Finding a genuine Gibson Les Paul built for left-handed players isn't always easy — but when you do, and it's dressed in a finish as eye-catching as Blueberry Burst, you know you've found something special. This Les Paul Studio delivers everything that makes a Les Paul a Les Paul: the mahogany-and-maple tonewood combo, the set neck, the dual humbuckers, and that unmistakable sustain and warmth. It's the guitar you reach for when you need a Les Paul that just works, without the extra cosmetic flourishes that drive up the price.
The Studio has always been about getting to the heart of what makes a Les Paul great, and this left-handed model stays true to that philosophy. With Ultra Modern weight relief chambering, it's noticeably lighter than a traditional slab-body Les Paul — a real benefit during long sessions — while still keeping the resonance and tonal character you expect. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Blueberry Burst gives it a rich, vibrant look that stands out on stage or in the studio.
This guitar suits players who want authentic Gibson tone and feel without paying for binding, fancy inlays, or a flame-top upcharge. If you're a left-handed guitarist looking for a workhorse Les Paul with genuine character and versatile electronics, this Studio is built for you.
Tonewood Foundation and Playable Neck
At its core, this Les Paul Studio features a mahogany body with a carved maple top — the same foundation Gibson has used on Les Pauls for decades. Mahogany delivers that warm, rich midrange and sustain the Les Paul is known for, while the maple cap adds brightness and definition. The body is chambered using Gibson's Ultra Modern weight relief, which strategically removes wood from inside the body to reduce weight without compromising the solid-body character or tonal core.
The mahogany neck features Gibson's SlimTaper profile, which is comfortable for both rhythm work and lead playing. It's based on the slimmer neck shapes Gibson used in the early '60s — fast-playing without feeling thin or fragile. The neck joins the body with a traditional set neck joint and traditional heel, giving you that classic Les Paul feel and solid sustain transfer from string to body.
The bound Indian rosewood fretboard features 22 medium jumbo frets and acrylic trapezoid inlays, plus a 12-inch radius that balances chord comfort with easy string bending up high. The nut width is 1.694 inches, giving you a familiar, comfortable feel across the fretboard. A Graph Tech nut helps with tuning stability and consistent string response.
Burstbucker Pro Pickups with Coil-Tap Versatility
The electronics are where this Studio really shines. Gibson equipped it with Burstbucker Pro humbuckers in both the neck and bridge positions — pickups designed to capture the character of vintage PAF pickups with a bit more clarity and output for modern playing. You get warm, rounded neck tones for melodic playing and a more aggressive bridge pickup that cuts through for rhythm and lead work.
What sets this Studio apart from earlier versions is the push/pull coil-tap functionality on both volume controls. Pull up on either volume knob and you split the humbucker into a single-coil voice, opening up brighter, more articulate tones that work great for clean rhythm, funk, or adding texture to your sound. Combined with the three-way toggle switch and individual tone controls for each pickup, you have a wide tonal range from one guitar.
The wiring is straightforward Gibson style: two volume, two tone, three-way switch. You can blend the pickups together using the volumes, shape each pickup's voice independently with the tone controls, and access single-coil sounds whenever you need them. It's a versatile setup that covers a lot of ground without getting complicated.
Hardware and Finish Details
The hardware on this Les Paul Studio is built for reliable performance. The aluminum Nashville Tune-o-Matic bridge and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece give you precise intonation and solid string contact for sustain and resonance. Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons keep you in tune and add a touch of classic Gibson style to the headstock.
The finish is gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, which not only looks great but ages and breathes in a way that modern polyurethane finishes don't. Nitro finishes are known for allowing the wood to resonate more freely, and over time they develop a natural wear pattern that adds character. The Blueberry Burst color is a rich, deep blue-to-purple gradient that catches the light beautifully — it's one of the more distinctive finishes Gibson offers on the Studio line.
The scale length is 24.75 inches, which is Gibson's standard short scale. This makes string bending easier and contributes to the warm, slightly compressed tone character that Les Pauls are known for. The guitar ships with a Gibson softshell case for storage and transport.
Product Features:
- Mahogany body with carved maple top and Ultra Modern weight relief for reduced weight and enhanced resonance
- Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile and traditional set neck construction for classic Les Paul feel
- Bound Indian rosewood fretboard with 12-inch radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and trapezoid inlays
- Gibson Burstbucker Pro humbucking pickups in neck and bridge positions for vintage-inspired PAF tone
- Push/pull coil-tap volume controls for single-coil voicing and expanded tonal versatility
- Aluminum Nashville Tune-o-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece for solid intonation and sustain
- Graph Tech nut and Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons for tuning stability
- Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Blueberry Burst
- 24.75-inch scale length with 1.694-inch nut width
- Includes Gibson softshell case
Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Studio Left-Handed
SKU: LPST01LB9CH1
Condition: New
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