Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

[Ball&Chain]

The price range on the LP studios seems to vary pretty greatly from about $800 to $1400. What I see are some differences in pickup options, fretboard material and a HS case. Whats the main thing(s) that separates the low end from the high end?


Studio Deluxe

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-studio-deluxe-electric-guitar/h77980000001000

Studio

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-studio-electric-guitar

 

[GLJazz]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

I can't stress enough play the studios before you buy them. That line is home to some of the best and some of the worst guitars I've ever played and it doesn't seem to differentiate by price or trim level. Each guitar is just different.

 

[Hartfeltmusic2010]

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I can't stress enough play the studios before you buy them. That line is home to some of the best and some of the worst guitars I've ever played and it doesn't seem to differentiate by price or trim level. Each guitar is just different.

I definitely agree. Because of the drastic differences from guitar to guitar I ended up with a studio deluxe over several traditionals I could have gotten for about $300 bucks more. Some of the studio's sounded and felt horrible and some played great. Its the same with just about any of Gibson's guitars lines. You just have to find a gem in your price range. Another good thing about the studio deluxe is they have nitro finishes instead of satin and are traditional weight relieved instead of chambered.

 

[mwalluk]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

The price range on the LP studios seems to vary pretty greatly from about $800 to $1400. What I see are some differences in pickup options, fretboard material and a HS case. Whats the main thing(s) that separates the low end from the high end?


Studio Deluxe

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-studio-deluxe-electric-guitar/h77980000001000

Studio

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-studio-electric-guitar

The studio deluxe is stripped down version of the trad. It's weight relieved and NOT chambered. It has a nice faux binding as well. I own one and love it. Worth the extra $

 

[ImmortalSix]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

It explicitly describes the differences on the page you linked - Burstbucker, coil tapping, Grovers.

And also, the faux binding. Had to look at the picture for that one.

 

[Ball&Chain]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

It explicitly describes the differences on the page you linked - Burstbucker, coil tapping, Grovers.

And also, the faux binding. Had to look at the picture for that one.

Those were just examples given for each end of the price range in the line. As you know, there are several different models in each range. Some of the lower end also sport the burstbuckers so I doubt that can really be considered in the difference. Grovers are decent tuners for sure, but are they really that much better than the Klusons? On a guitar like that, I think id much prefer the look of the klusons anyway. Coil splitting is a nice feature if you use it, but push/pull pots are about a $10 part retail cost, versus about 6 bucks for a standard pot, so I dont see much added expense besides the extra labor involved in the wiring.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-studio-faded-electric-guitar


$799
Handcrafted in Nashville, TN USA
Model name: Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded
Body style: Single-cutaway carved top Les Paul
Top wood: Maple
Body wood: Chambered mahogany
Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck: Mahogany
Neck profile: '50s rounded
Nut: Corian
Fingerboard: Obeche
22 jumbo frets
Fingerboard inlays: Figured acrylic trapezoids
Hardware plating: Chrome
Tuners: Kluson 14:1 pearloid key tuners
Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro
Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro
Pickup selector: 3-way
Controls: Volume, Volume, Tone, Tone
Knobs: Black speed
Pickguard: Black
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Gibson gig bag

 

[ImmortalSix]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

I think the main thing that (maybe) is worth the extra dough (to some people) is the faux binding.

The #1 thing that distinguishes cheapies from real deals is body and fretboard binding.

If they could put body and fretboard binding on their studios, though they wouldn't sell any "Standards"

 

[uOpt]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

I can't stress enough play the studios before you buy them. That line is home to some of the best and some of the worst guitars I've ever played and it doesn't seem to differentiate by price or trim level. Each guitar is just different.

+1

 

[guitarkid]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

I can't stress enough play the studios before you buy them. That line is home to some of the best and some of the worst guitars I've ever played and it doesn't seem to differentiate by price or trim level. Each guitar is just different.

+1,000,000

I can't even count how many LPs and LP Studios I played the day that I bought mine. But when you find the one, you will know it. The LP Studio Faded that I have is just an awesome guitar! A couple months ago, I got caught up on all of the cosmetic features and decided that I didn't like my Studio any more and that I had to have a Standard,Traditional, Classic, or something along that line.... I went to all the shops in my area and played all of the LPs that I could find that were 2 and 3 times what I paid for my Studio, just because I got caught up on all of the cosmetics. I brought my Studio to compare with them all, and I came home loving my Studio even more than the day I bought it! I wouldn't trade it for ANY of the ones that I played, even though they cost much more. So go play as many as you can and find the right one.

 

[Ball&Chain]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

The Studio Faded looks to be about all you need. Im starting to like the satin finishes more and more.

 

[mwalluk]

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Go with the studio deluxe and don't look back

 

[uOpt]

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Are the studios made right now swiss-cheesed or chambered?

I thought they are chambered, right?

 

[Ball&Chain]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

The descriptions Ive seen say chambered. Apparently, from what I understand the deluxe models are different.

 

[AlexR]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

the new 2012 Studio has the same new weight relief as the LP standard. The rest I don't know about

 

[mwalluk]

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The descriptions Ive seen say chambered. Apparently, from what I understand the deluxe models are different.

That is correct. To my knowledge only the deluxe models are weight relived, the rest are chambered.

 

[Jeff5]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

I'm really considering a deluxe either used or new. I like the 60s neck, features are good and I've played a few that I really like. The inconsistency that many talk about is what's putting me off from the used market, but I don't want to shell out the cash for one new either.

 

[uOpt]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio Line

I'm really considering a deluxe either used or new. I like the 60s neck, features are good and I've played a few that I really like. The inconsistency that many talk about is what's putting me off from the used market, but I don't want to shell out the cash for one new either.

You lose more money if you buy new and then sell.

If you have good photo and ebay skills you can just start flipping them.