Gibson Les Paul Studio

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thrashmonkey

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Sadly I had to part out my strat a few months ago to pay off some bills. I have my cheap Yamaha acoustic still and have started lessons again, but miss playing electric. I plan on saving up for another and have been thinking about a used Gibson Les Paul Studio. I was set on picking up an Agile, but I'm not sure yet. I'm going to try and find some studio's to play, but wanted to get some opinions on them. Should I save a bit longer and pick up a standard? Should I try and find older models? Some seem to not be too thrilled about the weight relief that Gibson has started using.
 
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First off, consider your budget what can you spend. Set aside something for new parts and setup work. Hey, you never know till its yours.

There are some agile owners on the board. I have no experience with the higher end Agile LP's. Have only tried a couple of used low end Agile LP's while visiting local music stores and they felt stiff.

Some Studios are really rough, some are abused, and then you will come across the diamond. If your heart and wants, no, needs and demands a LP, start playing them. Play everything within your price range - Studios and Standards.

Good hunting.
 
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I have said this a thousand times (or something like that...)

#1 A Les Paul Studio is everything about a Les Paul that you NEED.

You can get them fancier, but if LP sound and feel at a decent price is what you need, shouldn't be a hard decision. Used? No brainer. I own one. It's fantastic.

#2 As for the "hold out" for a Standard, that's your call. Again, new prices are just stupid. But, if it's Jimmy Page, Billy Gibbons, Slash that you really admire. Or part of the Les Paul mojo is Binding etc...If that is part of the magic, don't waste time or money on the Studio. It won't return what you paid. You'll still be gassing for the Standard or Custom.

But it is every bit the Les Paul a Standard or Custom is. Maybe more concerning chambering etc. as you mentioned.

#3 As for chambering; So what? If it sounds good, and feels good it is good. Why do you care if it is filled with holes, chambers, air, cream filling, styrofoam, or Cheetos?
 
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I have one as well. I couldn't afford the Standard that I wanted, but I was able to trade a G&L ASAT Classic for a Studio.
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My opinion is at first mine sounded pretty blah, vanilla I guess. It just didn't sound like I expected it to. This was the stock tone circuit:

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I changed it to this:
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And added Pearly Gates pickups. It screams now. I love it. Would I still like a flame top standard? Sure, but I'm happy with this for a lot less money.
 
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I recommend checking out the Gibson Tribute series (50s, 60s, 70s). They all offer something a bit different (ie neck shapes, pickup configurations), but seem to be generally pretty good guitars for a great price. I love my 70s Les Paul tribute!
 
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I own two Gibson Les Paul guitars. One is a P90 Goldtop with all of the bling. The other is the Junior Special model - a plain vanilla, mahogany slab under clear nitro-cellulose. No binding - not even along the edges of the fingerboard. This is the one that I play more often.

If you wish to combine attributes of Gibson and Fender guitars, you could do a lot worse than buy a G&L Tribute series ASAT Special. The jumbo MFD single coils make a sound somewhere between Tele and LP Special. IMO, with a central S type pickup added, this guitar would cover almost all bases.
 
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I have one for sale if you are interested PM me & we can talk. Its a great guitar but I have a Standard and Les Pauls are not my favorites guitars to play.

https://forum.seymourduncan.com/sho...-Paul-Studio-Gothic&highlight=Les+Paul+Gothic

Its a Gothic with all brushed aluminum hardware. Hopefully this will go to a good home. Its in minty condition and seeing that we are not that far away we could arrange a pickup. (Not trying to hijack this thread)!
 
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I love mine. I bought a PRS SE because I thought I needed something to complement it, but that just made me realize how great the Les Paul is. They're definitely different, and they feel different to play, but I think the lack of creativity that I've had recently is much more of an obstacle to playing than any of my gear.
 
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Aceman said:
#3 As for chambering; So what? If it sounds good, and feels good it is good. Why do you care if it is filled with holes, chambers, air, cream filling, styrofoam, or Cheetos?
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Cheetos will add some girth to your low-mids.

Mojo, what kind of studio is that? Is that the Studio Vintage? I really like the brown.
 
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Thanks Guys. I have no need for binding, bling, etc... as long as its a good player I'd be happy and if it was cosmetically beat up I'd have no problem with that. Bludave It will be awhile before I'd have the money to buy anything so down the road if you still have it for sale I'd definitely be interested. I love strats, but have played some les pauls and want to change up. I guess I should just go with the obvious and go out and play as many as I can to get a feel for what I like. I'm actually kind of digging playing my acoustic while learning since I tend to focus more on becoming a better player and don't drift off into sonic madness like I tended to due with my electric. Still I miss plugging in and cranking up an amp and having some fun. If I stay on course and clear up my debt, I am planning on treating myself to a Christmas present in the form of another electric and amp.
 
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