Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded 2016 or Gibson Les Paul Faded 2017

Wayne27

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What's the difference between the Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded 2016 and the Gibson Les Paul Faded 2017? Also which one is better?
 
Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded 2016 or Gibson Les Paul Faded 2017

Gibson guitars are noted for being hugely inconsistent, so there is no way to tell whether one is better than the other just from that description. You will have to play them, and hear if one stands out to you.

As for the differences, they are listed out on Gibson's web page.
 
Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded 2016 or Gibson Les Paul Faded 2017

Pickups, neck profile and weight relief look like the 3 biggest differences. 2016 = modern weight relief, 59 rounded profile, Burstbucker pros. 2017 = ultra-modern weight relief, slim taper neck. 490 pickups. $100 more. As mentioned, you need to play them if possible. If not, pick the one you think you prefer and buy from a place that has a no hassle return policy. It can be a crap shoot.
 
Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded 2016 or Gibson Les Paul Faded 2017

Used to be Studios had the circuit board and regular Les Paul's were hand wired. Not sure if still true.
 
Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded 2016 or Gibson Les Paul Faded 2017

Thanks everyone for the help everyone.
 
Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded 2016 or Gibson Les Paul Faded 2017

Mine is a 2016 S series
Studio Custom
Lists around $900

Mine is swamp ash with a maple neck
Stained "Reptile Green"

I love the way it plays. I'm gonna upgrade the double slug pickups though

I prefer the thinner necks and lighter body's

Mine also has single volume, single tone and repositioned switch



 
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