Is a Les Paul Studio a "real" Les Paul?
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Artie
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Re: Is a Les Paul Studio a "real" Les Paul?
I'm going by the pic. I'll have to check this out in the store.
Yup. I get that. That's kinda my question.
Yes, it does. ::dunno:
I'm going by the pic. I'll have to check this out in the store.
Yup. I get that. That's kinda my question.
Yes, it does. ::dunno:
beaubrummels
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Re: Is a Les Paul Studio a "real" Les Paul?
There is a crossover now where there are some nice Epis and some really bottom of the barrel Gib Studios. The DMZ seems to occur somewhere in the $700 - $999 range. Starting from the midpoint in the DMZ and above I would say is a 'real' Les Paul. The $$ doesn't determine the 'real' part, it's the features, specs and quality that is available at those price points. And of course, there are still duds at every price point.
There is a crossover now where there are some nice Epis and some really bottom of the barrel Gib Studios. The DMZ seems to occur somewhere in the $700 - $999 range. Starting from the midpoint in the DMZ and above I would say is a 'real' Les Paul. The $$ doesn't determine the 'real' part, it's the features, specs and quality that is available at those price points. And of course, there are still duds at every price point.
Rockstar216
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Re: Is a Les Paul Studio a "real" Les Paul?
Can you see it, touch it, smell it? It's real. But the real question what do you consider a "REAL" LP?
Can you see it, touch it, smell it? It's real. But the real question what do you consider a "REAL" LP?
Artie
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Re: Is a Les Paul Studio a "real" Les Paul?
I'm going with this. :banana:
But thanks all for reinforcing my GAS.
I'm going with this. :banana:
But thanks all for reinforcing my GAS.
Aceman
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Re: Is a Les Paul Studio a "real" Les Paul?
I have said this a hundred times, and I'll repeat it (because post count is everything);
A Les Paul Studio is everything you NEED in a Les Paul:
- Mahogany Body
- Maple Top
- Two Humbuckers
- Mahogany/Rosewood neck
- 2 vol, 2 tone
You can add Fancy, and you can pay more, but it sounds and plays the same. And yes - there is something about the aesthetic simplicity.
(by the way - that Epiphone is not what I'm talking about….I'm referring to Gibson. All Black Studios run 5-8 hunnerd on the bay)
I have said this a hundred times, and I'll repeat it (because post count is everything);
A Les Paul Studio is everything you NEED in a Les Paul:
- Mahogany Body
- Maple Top
- Two Humbuckers
- Mahogany/Rosewood neck
- 2 vol, 2 tone
You can add Fancy, and you can pay more, but it sounds and plays the same. And yes - there is something about the aesthetic simplicity.
(by the way - that Epiphone is not what I'm talking about….I'm referring to Gibson. All Black Studios run 5-8 hunnerd on the bay)
Condemnedsoul
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Re: Is a Les Paul Studio a "real" Les Paul?
Your definition of a Studio as a LP is on target.
Please realize that there is an exception. The picture shows Bernadette , my GEM Studio. It meets all of your requirements except for the pickups. It came with a pair of P-90's from Gibson.
Your definition of a Studio as a LP is on target.
Please realize that there is an exception. The picture shows Bernadette , my GEM Studio. It meets all of your requirements except for the pickups. It came with a pair of P-90's from Gibson.
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Re: Is a Les Paul Studio a "real" Les Paul?
I believe a flat-top LP that's not a Junior or a Melody Maker would be considered a Special, except in the case of Epis, where they can also be a '100'. There are Epi Studios, but I thought they were also carved-tops. I am the most un-guitar snob you'll probably ever meet, and in fact, I am the king of the cheapies. They are usually for some reason what I prefer. I also like cheap wine, but, I digress.. Anyway, I have both an Epi Special and a Gibson Special, as well as a Gibson Studio. I do not consider the Epi Special a Les Paul. I'm not even sure I consider the Gibson Special a Les Paul, though technically it is. I've got a couple of Epi Standard LPs, and I almost consider them more LPs than the Gibson Special. I don't know, I'm kind of on the fence when it comes to those 3.
But, I would be less concerned about whether or not it's 'really' a Les Paul than whether or not you like it. That's all that matters.
Sorry, I think the 100 is also a carved top, just a thinner body like a Junior.
I believe a flat-top LP that's not a Junior or a Melody Maker would be considered a Special, except in the case of Epis, where they can also be a '100'. There are Epi Studios, but I thought they were also carved-tops. I am the most un-guitar snob you'll probably ever meet, and in fact, I am the king of the cheapies. They are usually for some reason what I prefer. I also like cheap wine, but, I digress.. Anyway, I have both an Epi Special and a Gibson Special, as well as a Gibson Studio. I do not consider the Epi Special a Les Paul. I'm not even sure I consider the Gibson Special a Les Paul, though technically it is. I've got a couple of Epi Standard LPs, and I almost consider them more LPs than the Gibson Special. I don't know, I'm kind of on the fence when it comes to those 3.
But, I would be less concerned about whether or not it's 'really' a Les Paul than whether or not you like it. That's all that matters.
Sorry, I think the 100 is also a carved top, just a thinner body like a Junior.
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stringbender11
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Re: Is a Les Paul Studio a "real" Les Paul?
AFAIK Studios whether Epi or Gibby have carve tops. I've owned and played a fair amount of both and I've yet to see a slab body Studio. Both the Epi and Gibby version are great guitars, imo. Gibbys are certainly nice but Epis are pretty sweet too.
AFAIK Studios whether Epi or Gibby have carve tops. I've owned and played a fair amount of both and I've yet to see a slab body Studio. Both the Epi and Gibby version are great guitars, imo. Gibbys are certainly nice but Epis are pretty sweet too.
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