mwalluk
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I purchased this guitar a few months back, but never got around to writing up a review. In a way, it's better I write one up later than earlier. After being able to understand it and actually play it extensively. The guitar is none other than a;
Gibson Les Paul Studio 60s(otherwise known as Deluxe).
This is a rare/limited line that is exclusively for MF or GC. It's named Deluxe on those stores, but labeled 60s on the website.
Breaking down the components;
BODY:
Now this is a smoking guitar, a TRUE Les Paul hands down. Don't let the name Studio mislead you, it's more a Trad than it is a Studio. Unlike every other studio out there, it's not chambered but rather it's swiss-cheesed (Gibson’s traditional 9-hole relief). The Finish is not as nice as a Trad, but very aesthetically pleasing none the less. The back of the guitar has a natural finish to it which is literally breath taking. The book matched maple top on the mahogany body gives off a nice appearance of a binding without actually having a binding. The high-gloss Vintage Sunburst finishes accents the beautiful wood grain patterns of the maple top.
NECK:
It has a slim-tapered, mahogany 60s profile. I prefer it that way. Able to freely move around the rosewood fret board like butter. Intrigue chording can be done with ease.
ELECTRONICS/HARDWARE:
500k pots, Tune-o-matic bridge/tail piece, 490R with Alnico II magnet, Burstbucker Pro with Alnico V magnet, Coil tap.
TONE:
Natural tone is second to none. PLug in, the neck (490R) is a bit muddy. It works for some cleans if EQd right. Swapping it out with a SD Pearly Gates. Bridge is solid.
More coming.
Gibson Les Paul Studio 60s(otherwise known as Deluxe).
This is a rare/limited line that is exclusively for MF or GC. It's named Deluxe on those stores, but labeled 60s on the website.
Breaking down the components;
BODY:
Now this is a smoking guitar, a TRUE Les Paul hands down. Don't let the name Studio mislead you, it's more a Trad than it is a Studio. Unlike every other studio out there, it's not chambered but rather it's swiss-cheesed (Gibson’s traditional 9-hole relief). The Finish is not as nice as a Trad, but very aesthetically pleasing none the less. The back of the guitar has a natural finish to it which is literally breath taking. The book matched maple top on the mahogany body gives off a nice appearance of a binding without actually having a binding. The high-gloss Vintage Sunburst finishes accents the beautiful wood grain patterns of the maple top.
NECK:
It has a slim-tapered, mahogany 60s profile. I prefer it that way. Able to freely move around the rosewood fret board like butter. Intrigue chording can be done with ease.
ELECTRONICS/HARDWARE:
500k pots, Tune-o-matic bridge/tail piece, 490R with Alnico II magnet, Burstbucker Pro with Alnico V magnet, Coil tap.
TONE:
Natural tone is second to none. PLug in, the neck (490R) is a bit muddy. It works for some cleans if EQd right. Swapping it out with a SD Pearly Gates. Bridge is solid.
More coming.
