Absolutely gorgeous guitar. Sounds incredible through my Egnater head and custom made cab. Cleans up really well and is extremely expressive. Pinch harmonics are incredibly easy with overdrive and the cleans are crytal clear. I would not take this axe to bar gigs because I don't want anything to happen to it - I'd be crushed!! It's going with me only on the premium gigs. The pickups are superb and it plays beautifully right out of the case. I love this guitar!!

Nice case. The gold hardware really stands out on this finish and complements it very well. I wouldn't change or add anything to this axe. They got this one right.

Plays beautifully and sounds incredible. Turn it up and rock and roll. This guitar epitomizes rock music.

Built to last, my fireburst is one of my favorites. This is my fifth Les Paul. I own 38 guitars and I would rank this 3rd.

I'd buy this guitar again. For a studio it is well worth the money. I have other studio LPs and paid less but they are nothing like this axe.

Haven't needed company support. No upgrades necessary. I put on strrap locks but that's it.

You know it's quality when you look at it. When you pick it up and play it you will confirm that fact. It's beautiful!

Professional musician 35 years

Rock and Roll!!!!!

The tone of this guitar is classic. That means it will never go out of style and in fact had a large part in inventing the style. It is full and inspiring. Exactly what I have always expected. Straight into a tube amp this thing is a killer. My particular amp is the Traynor Custom Valve 40 WR. Fantastic combination.

The tuners are high grade as is the finish. The features on the guitar itself are exactly what one expects when one purchases a Gibson. Nice warranty. Even the case that comes with this guitar is fantastic...sturdy and very well made-nice on the inside to protect the guitar along with a 'topsheet'.

I can notice some small blade marks (from saws I assume) and some minor imperfections in the finish but nothing that stands right out...unlike some of the models that I tried with bound fingerboards where I could see the sloppy filing marks everywhere.

As far as I am concerned this guitar is worth its price. I have 3 guitars which were all over $1300.00 including this one and it is worth the money. I tried a few other guitars that were much more expensive and some that were not as expensive and this guitar won out over the rest...a close second was the Smartwood Les Paul...I didn't rate it as a 10 in this category because there is always room for better value and some people get lucky with a great guitar for very little...

No contact...no comment.

This guitar was a purely hedonistic purchase for me. I wanted a Gibson since I was 17 and had the means to do it but never did. I went for it after playing this Les Paul Studio...It has pure appeal...

I have played live professionally, singer-songwriter/home studio hobbyist

rock/folk-rock/acoustic/etc.

Only a Gibson Les Paul has this sound. The 490/498 pickups are a standard for the rest.

All you'll ever need. This is a quality instrument and on close inspection you understand why Gibson has such a great reputation.

Treat it kindly, and it will keep a great finish forever. If you abuse this instrument you should be punished.

The Gibson Les Paul Studio is the best value in A Gibson Les Paul model. It is a benchmark sort of thing and this represents an excellent investment.

Don't really know but Gibson is Gibson after all.

I bought the wine red with gold hardware. Might have liked the solid black but this thing is just beautiful. It is eye candy.

I play a little

lots of stuff

Semi pro - Acoustic Guitar, electrict and bass

Progressive Tejano - Rock - Jazz

Started playing guitar at the age of 5, have played piano since the age of 9. Keyboards, Banjo, mandolin, violin, Sax etc.

rock, hard rock, modern country, easy listening, oldies.

Great sound. No need to spend more on a les paul. This one sounds as good as the others. Been playing les pauls for years.

Top quality all around. Nothing you would want to add or subtract. It's a Gibson Les Paul.

Pick it up. Plug it in (use a good tube amp). Play.

A 10 out of the box. Flawless finish. Great sound. Nice neck. You don't need the binding. Plays as nice as the higher priced LPs.

Best value in guitarland.

Never had to call. I bought a Gibson tee shirt, through.

Weekender

ROck

Semi-professional guitarist

Rock, Blues, Goth, Metal, World Music, some Electronica, some Country. Whatever I'm paid to play, really.

The sound is killer. Very bassy and deep and full and warm and rich. There is no other way to describe this sound. Perfect for you indie-lock and alternative fans and classic rock. Just add reverb to this thing and it sounds amazing! I play jazz and this thing can sound very lovely clean. This thing is meant to rock out.

The tone and volume knobs are easy to use, the pick-ups are fantastic and the toggle switch gave me no problems at all. When I buy this guitar, I will change nothing because it is already a A+ in my book.

Everything is easy to use. I have not had a problem with the control knobs or the toggle switch or neck or tuners or pick-ups. Everything looks fine and sounds great. The neck is especialy comfortable and I can get around it easily. There is a lot of sustain on the neck.

This thing lasts. I've had this guitar for two years now and the wood and the neck do not bend or crush under the amount of times I play this thing. The pick-ups never lost their vibe. They are still warm. Very durable. I take very good care of this guitar and the finish doesn't come off.

Everything here is 110% of what I need. I have never owned another guitar.

Very sexy. I have the wine red with the gold hardware finish. Jaws drop every time my jazz band has a concert. When I solo the whole crowd just pops their eyes out over this beauty. The light relfects it and the gold shines and the deep red captivates the attention of everyone. And after the concert, many people my own age will complement how much the guitar shines and how amazing it looks. Not to forget that this thing is the most comfortable guitar I have ever played.

I play in a jazz band in high school.

Rock, alternative, jazz, blues

This is truly an amazing guitar

The Standard and Classic have a plastic binding. I have played all three the Studio and the Classic as well as the Standard. I own the Studio and I have found that it is a better sound than the ones with a plastic binding. Why pay an extra 7 bills for a piece of plastic.

Gibson is a Pride based business. They only make quality.

I have heard alot of people write in and complain about the price. Stop wasting you money on crap save and buy something you will appreiciate for years to come.

Never had a problem

This is not a beer ad, its a guitar. Learn to play it well and I guess some dame will think your cool.

Pop, Christian

This guitar is everything I knew it would be. It's my first Gibson but I've had a few Epiphones. I've been playing for about 16 years now but it took a while to finally get into Gibson territory. The Epiphones are good guitars but Gibson is where it's at once you can afford it. The pickups are fabulous. I have no idea why people automatically go for a swap for the aftermarket pups. Every sound you've ever wanted to evoke from a Les Paul is here in the Studio. It's a straight up Les Paul, just >>Les

It would have been nice if the guitar came with a strap and maybe some allen keys. But most anyone has those taken care of anyway. The case is wonderful. I love the snake skin look with the Gibson logo. The latches are quality and the guitar is very well protected inside. I was a little skeptical about the whole "chambered" thing but they did it right. All the Les Paul sound is there, just in a lighter package. The body resonates beautifully and I'm sure the chambered body lends to the sound even more so. I think the sustain might suffer a little but I doubt most folks would even notice. The "green key" tuners, while not really all that "green", do work wonderfully. The stringing job was crap from the factory as there were only a couple winds of string on the posts which caused tuning issues. I strung it up with my favorites, the right way, and the tuning is as stable as anything and I'm really impressed. I bought the "Blemished" option. I noticed the blemishes but I'm almost certain it was a factory problem, only barely on the surface and if I cared I could have them buffed out. Looked like scuffs from a sander or a bad buffing job with missed areas. The spots aren't noticable unless you look for them. I guess for the picky player it might have been enough to return it but I'm not letting this thing go for anything.

I've been a Strat guy for a long time, only playing a Les Paul on occassion. I was tired of trying to make my Strats sound like a Les Paul (which I didn't realize I was doing until later) so I broke down and got this. I took a chance and ordered it off the web without ever playing it. I don't know all things "Gibson" but I'm pretty sure the necks are hand-sanded so it's possible to find the variations in neck shape and feel. Thankfully, the neck on mine was perfect. Very comfortable, and this is coming from a Strat guy so that should mean something. The chambered body is nice for the weight relief too. I've played live several times using this guitar and I've never been uncomfortable, standing for a couple of hours are a time.

The guitar is a solid build but the factory probably overlooked some things; nothing that really affects anything important though. It could have used a more critical eye in the R&D department but maybe it was a Friday-at-4:45pm kind of job? The minor blemishes aside - the finish is amazing. The paint job is gorgeous and all the components are top-notch quality. Even the strap buttons were quality. I did replace them with strap locks but that was just a personal preference. My one dig, and this might just be me, is that the pickup selector switch is too easily engaged from on position to the next. Just a slight bump from a hand and you'll switch the pickup. I've never had that problem with the Epiphones. The upside though would be the ability for quick pickup switches, like going from the neck and flipping to the bridge in a hurry for some solo work. So...maybe it's just me and the switch is supposed to have thay much play in it? Whatever. About the paint job, like I said before, the Epiphones are nice but compared to this it's like they have kids spray-painting the Epis while the pros finish the Gibsons. The frets were well dressed and the nut, being Plek slotted, is perfect. Somefolks complain about the finish on the neck being sticky. The more you play the guitar the less that seems to matter. I noticed it when I first started using the guitar but I don't even notice it anymore. I could never imagine taking sand-paper to this beautiful guitar. The paint job was done in a way that matters. The manual explains a little about the finish on these guitars and when you figure it out...it's almost like a living being unto itself.

I paid a little less for the "Blemished" option and it's worth every penny. I would have gladly paid full-price, or even a little more, for a new one. This guitar is an investment and I understand why the Gibson Les Paul has held such a high position over the past 50+ years.

I have not yet dealt with Gibson so I can't really answer here. Zzounds though - that's good service!

When the guitar arrived I was so excited that I practically ripped the box open to get it out. When I finally got it out and opened the case however, I was forced to pause. When I opened the case it was like the angels started singing and God smiled. I'm pretty sure my jaw dropped and I just stared at the guitar. I didn't even want to touch it for the first few minutes (boy am I glad I got over that!). I got the "Fireburst" finish with the Chrome. Absolutely gorgeous. A buddy of mine has the Wine Red with the Gold and even he was impressed with this finish. The maple top just pops out, almost glowing, and the burst effect is striking. The inlays are beautiful too and the application was perfect. Even the headstock is beautiful. Even though it's not the fancy mother-of-pearl logo it's still very cool. I love my Fender guitars and I've loved the Epiphones I've had in the past but the finish and look of this guitar pretty much leaves the others outside the dressing room, waiting for a cucumber sandwhich and tap water.

Active Musician

Blues/Rock/Jazz

one of the best sounding guitars i've ever played. if anyone has doubts about the versatility of this guitar, watch jimmy page and led zeppelin - live at knebworth in their last performance together as a band.

the humbuckers compliment each other extraordinarily, and the '59 neck is very comfortable to play.

the studio i own is as well put together as my martin d-16-gt in every way. i never have had any trouble with anything but strings...as you will with any guitar.

i have played alot of "inexpensive" guitars, and would never trade the sound and feel of my studio for the affordability of an inferior guitar

no contact with company yet

it's a great axe with awesome sound. the wide range of music that you can cover with just the basics (the studio itself with a good amp) beats many other guitars with any accessory , as far as im concerned it is the best rock guitar available

rock and roll , folk music

Plays great distorted, as well as clean.

This guitar doesn't really need accessories, however, a cleaning kit and an extra set of strings would be great.

It is easy and fun to get the type of sound you need from this guitar. It's pretty much what Gibson is known for.

It was well made, but there was a buss on the low E string when I got it.

Just about every Gibson guitar has it's own style, look, and appeal. The Les Paul has to be the best of the brand.

Hobbyist

Classic Rock, Metal, Hard Rock

I have had this guitar for aboput five months and it is about the greatest guitar i have used. The sound of the 490s is so great. i use the guitar with effects pedals and can play everything from clapton to van halen and it sounds really good for eruption

this guitar has some great features like the angled headstock and the stopbar tailpiece. I love it because the controls are great to make different sounds because each pickup has its own volume and tone knob. You can switch between rythym and leads without pedals and get some cool tricks with it.

Very easy. All you have to do is set the volume and tone all the way and youll get a good sound or if you like custom sounds you can change it. It is not as heavy as other les pauls too because of the chambered body

The quality of the guitar is incredible. There is a nitrocellulose finish that lets the guitar age naturally. I have hit it against this table like a thousand times and not even a scratch. I think i will have this guitar for many years to come because there really is no use for another guitar.

Yes the product is selling fast and its really cheap here.

I havent had to deal with support yet. I know there is a warranty which is great because your never gonna get screweed over if something breaks.

I Have the alpine white with gold pickups and i always get compliments. Its a beautiful guitar with a beautiful sound that comes with it.

hobbyist

rock, blues,

I've had this guitar a little over a year, I really doubt the sound could be any better. It's really versatile, not just sounds "okay" with everything, but it sounds great with everything. It's a les paul, it's got to sound good with rock, it sounds good with a lot of fuzz, or clean, really bluesy or metal, even jazzy it sounds great. I've yet to find a sound it can't do. I even got it to get that eric clapton sound and he's using single coil pups!

It came with a hard case, it lives in there. I'm really happy I have that. I think the pickups are perfect, they sound great, the two tone and two volume knobs are really nice for getting that sound you want. It's... Perfect...

It's got really good action, I gotta love that. The sound is a lot in the amp, but what comes out of the guitar couldn't be better. I've just got a little vox, and it sounds really nice with it.

Nothing wrong with it. I'm really paranoid about keeping it shiny and dent-free, but i've had some close calls. I really am not the one to rate this, i just gave it a ten. Judging from this year, i'd say it would last at least 50 years. If i keep treating it like I do, it'll last my life. It's gibson, i mean how bad could it possibly be? I can see a lot of little imperfections on epiphones, this has none. Everything is perfect that i know of...

It's expensive, but if you want a guitar that'll last your life and you want to take care of it, i'd say it's worth far more than 1300. I think by the time i'm done with it, it won't have a value. Just... money don't do it...

Never messed with this...

It's beautiful. I have the ebony/chrome one, and It would be easiest for that one to be ugly i think, but i guess I really just like the les paul shape and design. Strats? Not even close... I actually like it's modern ish look, without the binding. It's clean and modern. Beautiful...

A year and a half playing a lot...

Blues and rock

I hit all licks with this one. I can jam Grunge, or lay back and play the blues with it. I can even hit country tones. For the money, in my opinion it is the absolute best.

I have the fireburst model. Its clean, it has the gold hardware, and all the get up I need for a "purtee" guitar as we call it in the south. Best feature? The toggle switch along with the x2 tone and x2 volume control... gives you tons of options, and when added with a peddle.. you can really reach some sick sounds, from metal to folk... its got you covered.

I have a cheap amp and I have a mid-expensive line six.. and can hit what ever tone i need on both. Sound is classic of Les Pauls.. period.

I own the LP Studio, a Fender Strat American Standard and an Ibanez RG5, and the LP is the absolute best in quality. Less the bindngs, its still a Les Paul... QA is tops an its made in the good ol US of A

Its the aboslute best buy for the buck. Period, its all the bang and whizz of the Les Paul line, less all of the adornment of the Standard and/or the custom. Its got everything a guy needs that isnt going on road tours.

So far so good!

I get wood every time i pick it up.. nuff said...

Hobbyist

Rock/Grung and Metal

This is a classic sound and a must have for any serious musician, especially if you play hard rock, in my opinion. Compared with a fender strat, the strat has alot more treble. This is for more of an agressive, yet warm tone. Perfect for live or recording, hence the name 'studio'. I know for a fact that Daron Malakian of System of a Down used this guitar to record the album, Toxicity. And countless others I'm sure have used this model also, both live and recording.

Pretty simple guitar, not alot of features, but it doesn't need alot.

Personally this is the easiest and most comfortable guitar I've ever played, and I've played my share of guitars. The ONLY thing I have to complain about is that the neck is kinda thick toward the upper frets, making solos a bit harder. But I don't play solos too often so I don't really care cuz everything else about the guitar makes up for this.

Quality is top notch. The best. Should last me a long time. I wouldn't use it without a backup, but then again, I wouldn't use any guitar without a backup.

It's expensive, but definately worth it. Both the sound and the look of a Gibson Les Paul is recognizable just about anywhere.

Don't know

Anyone who doesn't want a Gibson Les Paul obviously doesn't want to sound good. Why wouldn't you want one? It sounds good for any style of music, and it looks good for any style of music.

hobbyist, member of 3 bands

hard rock

I've recorded 5 albums thus far. I play keys, guitar, bass and drums.

numerous genres - classical, latin guitar, electronic from ambient to industrial and everything in between

In the history of music, there has never been a better sounding instrament.

Like all Gibson guitars, the Les Paul has plenty of fetures to keep any musician happy.

You can't find a more butiful guitar on the face of the planet. And every one I have picked up has been a work of art.

I do feel that the guitar is worth the price. Unfortunately, that price is just too high for the average consumer.

I have had no need to ever contact the company, so i'll just give them a ten on the principle of the thing.

I want one of these so bad i can taste it.

Eclectic

The stock pickups are O.K. but its true potential shows with duncan alnico pro 2 pickup(s).

No tremolo but with a paul who needs one.

Smooth plating guitar. Sure you can't get to the upper frets easily but you really don't need to. It's great the way it is.

It's a Gibson! Anyone that buys a cheep immatation doesn't know quality.

It ain't 1,200 smackerwoos for nothin.

Dunno.

Uh, yea of course I want it . Thats why I bought it. People woud kill to have this guitar. Looks awesome man.

hobbyist

ROCK

The sound on this guitar was a major improvement over my old axe (a Samick). The sound is rich and the sustain is smooth and long. There's a LOT of punch in the 490/498 pickup pair, and the tone may well be unmatched by any other guitar in the price range. I paired it with my Blackheart amp and my Boss DS-1 and it's a winner all around.

It's a Les Paul. It has the standard features that every LP has. I like the separate volume and tone pots for each pickup. The three-way pickup switch also provides versatility. I've heard some people who want a trem bar. I don't think it needs it, honestly. Not for my style anyway. If you're playing Joe Satriani or Richie Sambora style, you might want to go with a different axe anyway. One note is that of course the Studio does not have the binding that the LP Standard has. I don't consider this a negative, though. I bought the studio in part for the faded brown semi-gloss finish. I didn't want the glossy finish and smooth appointments of the higher-end LPs, because they don't fit with the music I play.

Like I said, I went from a Samick to this. It is sooo much easier to get a great sound out of this guitar. The separate volume/tone for each pickup gives you a lot of tonal combinations. It's pretty simple to use.

It's a Gibson LP. They have one of the highest reputations for quality of any guitar company. It came set up pretty well from the factory, and there are no apparent issues at all with it. I just got it yesterday, though, but after playing it for a while last night, it seems TOP quality.

I got this one on sale for 20% off the usual price, and it's worth every penny. I wouldn't pay TOO much more for it, but it's worth what I shelled out and then some.

I have never had to call, but from what I have heard, it's also top-notch.

I can't say enough about it. It's a work of art. Period. Few other electric guitars have come close to the LP and this is a unique gem of the LP family. I bought a wall hanger so that everyone who comes into my living room can see it (along with my Ibanez EW20ASENT, also a work of art).

play/sing/listen/record/write/produce

Rock, Folk, Acoustic, Classical, Worship

I have the 'vintage mahogany' version for 800, and it is great. The burstbuckers on my are just so awesome.

standard 2 volume, 2 tune, 3 way switch. I would really like one day to put on a double locking floyd rose-then it would be killer. Also comes with nice case-i got the a new version with white interior

It came with a few small cosmetic blemishes in odd places, like near the strap bolt by the neck. The frets were pretty good. ok intonation and almost perfect intonation (like a 9.9 out of 10). Pretty good considering the horror storys i heard.

You get what you pay for-a great guitar

Called for some pretty basic questions. Quick and kind. Great support.

It's a Gibson. DUH!

Student

metal, rock, blues

It is amazing, sound quality everything. I got it two days ago Ilove it barley been able to put it down.

It is not as heavey as other les paul I played. I love the three way switch it is perfect. Worth every penny

Get it. This is my first Les Paul I got and I willnever be letting it go it is amazing

I LOVE it. If it gets a little banged you can't see because it is white

I haven't talked to them . Haven't needed to.

Hobbyist somewhat plays in band

Rock

For the last two years, I've played a fender squire electric, which I thought sounded pretty good considering it was under $200... I just didn't think there could be such a significant difference in it and a $1000+ guitar, in guality of sound... Sweet Jesus was i wrong... This LPstudio is worth every penny just for the sound alone...

It is well worth it... I would skip lunch every day for three months if that was the only way I could afford this baby... and actually it is... My lp was a gift, a sweet ass gift... thank you lord; and brother.

I would imagine the world's most boring job would be answering the phone in the Customer Support center at Gibson... The phone probably only rings a couple times a year, and one of them is surely a wrong number...

I just got my LP studio and it feels,sounds, and looks great1 I,ve purchased a Epiphone Lp standard a year ago I tricked with gib pickups,but believe me if you could afford a Gibson , GET It! This bad boy screams in my Mesa Boogie Mark 4 combo.The rhythum pu is fat and warm the bridge is sweet not to harsh,and it sustains like hell!

The case is ok but i wish I could have picked the interior color.I got white interior, man that sucks, being a working musician, its going to be hard to keep it clean.Overal,Ill just use my gigbag

i give it a ten

The set up Gibson gave my studio was perfect.No fret buzzing,the finish is awsome.When my friend saw the guitar he said one word after playing around with it, EFFORDLESS! Hey its a Gibson,you get what your money pay for!

The value is still reasonable,considering all the other brands of guitars being made to sound,feel and look like Les Paul. The closer you get to the Lp the higher their price is.so.......

I never had to call them

Id say, bringing this guitar to a gig is like bringing a celebrity with you.When i take break people who see this guitar always say after hearing it, Thats got to be a the real Gibson!

active Musician

R&B, Blues, Funk ,Jazz &rock and roll

I have been playing for a total of 30+ years. My style of music is hard rock. The tone and sustain you get from these Les Pauls are beyond compare. Rock and roll is dirty and these guitars will sound dirty and full for you.

I am giving these a six because they lack a tremolo which I don't particularly use but I know man do.

Just plug the thing in and play. The sound is incredible how much easier can it be. I give this a 8 because some people don't like how heavy the guitar is. Which I can understand how this might turn off some people but it is easy to get used to.

Gibson has been great with quality and is good about fixing any problems. I personally haven't had any issues but anybody I have talked to is in agreement that Gibson will take car of any problems. Other than that the materials used, the finish, fit and feel are top notch.

These guitars have keep their value and you will notice that they go up in value after years. With little care a guitar you buy now can be the property of your great grandchild in the future.

See quality review.

past active musician now hobbyist

Rock rock rock and more rock

Great tone for any style. even alot of the highend LP's us the same p/u combo

most people don't know that you can coiltap these p/us!

How well can you play? Because this is one of the cheepest Gibsons you can buy, but not for the beginer( unless you just have the $ laying around...)

It is a no frills LP, but still a great guitar

I think the price should be more like $900, $1000 w/ case. Thats what I paid new in 2000

don't know

Its a LP...........I'll leave it at that.

Semi-Pro

PUNK/HARDCORE

Sound is amazing. The best there is.

not alot of features... but you don't need many

All I can say is BE CAREFUL with this. I had someone knock it over ON CARPET and the headstock snapped right off. It is fixed now but it surprised me that it snapped off by falling on carpet. I guess the quality of wood isn't as good as everyone says it is...

This guitar is definitely worth the price. I would have spent alot more money for this guitar now knowing how it sounds.

Gibson didn't help me at all when this happened. As far as I'm concerned, they don't have any customer support at all.

Everyone who plays guitar needs a les paul.

active musican

hard rock

The sound is absolutely amazing. It has this certain little sound that attracts your attention when you hear it. For recording, it sounds perfect, and you really can't get that out of many guitars. I play sort of like Yngwie Malmsteen, but not THAT fast. If you were to categorize me in music, I would go quite well in the Romanticism Era with Beethoven. When I play my heavier songs, I would say I have a mixture of influences. At first, when I started playing the guitar, I was so into Jimmy Page. Then, I absolutely loved Eddie Van Halen. My latest influences are more melodic and have a lot of meaning to their songs. Number one, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, 2, Ritchie Blackmore, 3, Jimmy Page, and 4, Eddie Van Halen, but all of his solos are pretty much the same. I have played it at a school talent show, and it sounds excellent. Some of the sound is coming from a Fender amplifier. I highly recommend this guitar

Classical, Beethoven, & classic Rock

oh dear lord, the sound is great! its really a good guitar for rock, punk, and metal, which is what i mostly play. so in short, i love the sound.

not alot of features. just the four knobs and the switch. the norm. nothing too special makes it special, i say for this guitar

its a heavy guitar, and it takes getting used to if you're used to say a fender strat or something like that. i learned first on my gibson les paul, so im used to the weight, but it can be a problem with other players till u get used to it. once you do, its a very easy guitar to play. the neck is nice and thick, and i have big hands so this is good for me. its really smooth and sounds great.

this is a very high-quality instrument. the only problem i noticed is that it goes out of tune a bit quicker than most guitars. this is a bit annoying, but not a serious problem. the only other technical issue i had was when the metal box containing the tuning key for my third string snapped off. i got a replacement, but it was a bit frustrating to say the least. however, ive heard this isnt very common, so generally id say dont count on this happening and factor it into a decision

as it were, i would sell this guitar for alot more than it is listed here for. its a fantastic piece o' work, and i love it. i was amazed zzounds had such a low price for it

i havent had any problems with mine. it was my dads before mine, and i dont know of any issues he had. the only complaint i had was the issue with the tuning key, but thats easily dealt with

this. is. a. beautiful. guitar. period.

active musician

rock, metal, and punk

Great sound quality running through a line 6 spider3 amp. One little problem though the pick-ups could be stronger by that I mean they just don't give me the sound I want out of such a great guitar. I thought about replacing it with a dimarzio "super distortion" pick-up.

Well the pick-guard. I also own an Ace Frehley custom and that doesn't have a pick-guard and it's sorta scratched up(not that you can see.)

I only gave it a 9 because of the pick-ups. they don't give me the fullness of a great gibson.

It's made very well. light but strong and durable. I could depend on this guitar on the road and wouldn't even need a backup guitar

great for the price.

N/a

The alpine white looks amazing, it bright, stands out, built tough

Active musician

rock, metal

I play mine through a couple different Marshalls and a line 6. All I have to do is play a power chord and it brings me back to the golden days of hard rock. The sustain goes on forever.

Is a guitar supposed to have a lot of features? It's basic simplicity is it's best feature. Not a bunch of on board electronics to mess it up

You turn it up. You play it. The neck feels solid and substantial and the contoured body keeps from cutting into my arm too much.

Ok here's where I have a problem. When I got my guitar it had a small dent in the back without paint. I know that happened at the factory because It was covered by the gloss top coat. Since then I have left it sitting on my guitar stand for two weeks and there's a dent on the back of the neck. I swear, if I look at it wrong it will get another dent in it just to make me mad. Also with the finish they use it's really hard to get it clean without small swirls in it (being ebony finish doesn't help).

I have always wanted 2 things. A Rickenbacker bass and a Gibson Les Paul. I got both of them a couple of years ago. With my Les Paul I got it at Guitar Center and after "intensive" negotiations I only paid $900.00 for it (tax included). Was it worth it? YES!!!!!

American made with a lifetime warranty ... sweeeeeeet!

I first played a Les Paul Custom over 30 years ago and I was addicted. Since then I have played countless guitars (and basses). I also own a Fender Powerhouse Strat, a yamaha, a Ibanez, and a Takamine acoustic. Of all my guitars I know I will have my Les Paul for the rest of my life. When I die I expect it to be passed down from generation to generation. A true family herloom.

Professional Recording Musician

Christian Hard Rock

The Sound is absolutely amazing. It sounds like any other Les Paul Standard or Custom, but it's cheaper than the other ones. That's best thing about this guitar, the price; I couldn't believe it when I saw $1,319 for a Gibson Les Paul. I was stunned.

The features fit the guitar perfectly. I love it :)

The neck is just so smooth, and the body is so sleek, it's just the perfect guitar (what else would you expect from a Gibson?)

It's a sturdy guitar. I feel like it'll never break, and the finish is just outstanding. I have the Alpine white finish, it looks so good hanging from the wall, it's like a million dollars up on the wall. lol

Yes, this guitar is worth every penny.

Didn't need any. It's a Gibson!

The guitar is sexy, definately has a 10/10 sex appeal. It's just crazy how good this instrument feels, looks AND sounds.

Guitarist

Guitar, clarinet, bass. Played guitar for personal enjoyment for 10 years

Blues, metal, rock, thrash, southern rock, reggae

i would like to say "the best i ever hear"

well the selection is gr8.and honestly what would i say i m plaing guitar for 2 years and i m 17 years old.what would i say well i would only say that if in futue i wil get 1300 $ bugs i will buy and hoping to buy it soon really soon

yeah!! finishing is absolutly fantastic well when it was in hand i was just caring it more then my own guitar .....i love it more then my gf hahahahhaa

it is too much expensive to me thats why it is the worst but i love it.this is the oonly point which i say its ou of my range...its too far away from my range

i dont know !!!! i never go...i m from pakistan and there is so much rock musik but not the single one shop from the branded compony and all the guyz buy from used or just import it (who can afford)

the best

upcoming musician

alternative

very nice-a, how much?

hobbyist

punk, metal, hardcore

Semi Pro

Tejano - Rock - Pop - Jazz

I've read several reviews saying that this guitar is pretty heavy, but I'm a pretty big guy (6'2" tall, 220 pounds) and this guitar feels perfect to me. I know I won't break it by doing my thing. The action on this guitar feels so great that it's wonderful. I spent half a dozen years playing guitars with too high of action and now I feel like a primo guitar player with how quickly I can move around on this guitar.

Many have said that when buying a Gibson more or less you're paying for the name and I agree. However, I would easily disagree with anyone who would wish to argue that it's a bad thing. The quality is superb.

I love the way this guitar looks and feels.

Active Musician

Rock 'n' Roll

Active musician

Country, blues, some rock.

Active musician

Country, blues, rock.

Ive been playing music for 15 years, I play electric and acoustic guitar, drums and some keys, professionally.

Rock, indie, blues, latin, pop, hip-hop, and whatever else im feeling at the moment.

Of all the Gibsons I've heard and played, nothing came close to the sound of an original Les Paul Studio. It sounded cool with a clean tone, but amazing with distortion.

While playing this model down south, the gold hardware over the nice Alpine white body just gleamed. It reminded me of an expensive chandelier found in Victorian era ballrooms. lol

Although it is pretty hard to go up the neck with some LPs, the Studio makes it much easier and more comfortable to shred up to the 22th fret even. And it's also a 60s profile, so it's firm and smooth, not fat and bulky.

This product was made more than well; the guys at the Gibson Factory did the best they could to the best guitar at an affordable rate.

The Studio's price is not as high compared to a Standard. But, it costs a little more than an Epiphone Elitist...Maybe?

There wasn't really a problem with the Les Paul, nonetheless, it's perty costly!

It's actually a beautiful piece of work having gold hardware on an Alpine white finish.

Guitarist

Rock

great sound for every sound(especially rock)! goes great with each channels(clean and overdrive)

SUPER PICKUPS!!! the tune-o-matic bridge feels good! great features are the 2 controls for each pickup!!!

Feels awsome! It looks great too but when you look close you still can see the lines of the wood.i have a cheap ibanez rg gio wich costs like 400$ and you don`t see anything like that. also the nut is not that well sticked! BUT IT`S NOT THAT BAD!!!!

very expensive but woth it!!!!!!!!!

IT LOOKS HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

punk, rock, metal

Sounds the way a Les Paul should: nice, warm tone. There are guitars out there that sound like this, though they are hard to find.

I would have preferred something with a vibrato over a stop-tail, but I liked the control I had over the volume and tone for each humbucker.

All depends on how you play. If you're a blues bender, you'd love it. But if you want to unleash some shredding fury, look elsewhere. The neck is thick, especially on the high frets, and I find it hard to believe that so many of the world's greatest shredders actually used it.

This is actually a horror story. I had just gotten one of these in the Fireburst finish and decided to bring it with me on a gig. I put it on its stand when I was done so I could fetch the case. When the stand was knocked over, the headstock broke completely off, taking most of the fret board with it. I've owned a few import models that have been put through a LOT of abuse and never had a problem this big. For a neck this thick, it must be extremely poorly assembled to have broken so easily. I returned it under warranty and got a BC Rich Mockingbird Special X to replace it. I HIGHLY recommend that guitar over this one, as it's equally beautiful but better in every other aspect.

I am forever convinced that Gibson is a horrible company. If this guitar was stolen, I'd wish the thief luck trying to avoid the same problem I've had.

I was able to negotiate the return, but Gibson itself has been a horrible company to work with. I waited nearly a year for this guitar to come, and it broke within a month of arrival.

I've received many positive reviews on the looks of the guitar. This is because Gibson are known very well for paying attention to detail on aesthetics. However I also own a Schecter C1 Classic which looks better on stage.

very fat tone,, perfect for rock music with the 498t in the bridge position

its a gibson.. i give it a 7 because there is no tremolo, 22 frets (no 24) and it's very heavy

a very heavy guitar, but lighter than the standard les paul. i really love the tone

it's gibson quality

expensive

very good looking guitar

active musician

It has a very smooth, overall sound :), can get blues, or hell anything out of it like acdc, or some aerosmith and etc.

WOW, i didnt know the maple top of it comes off.. IT DOESNT, two of mine were defective..., well the pickups are Semour Duncan Alinco 490, and 498's, pretty good :)

I can play any solo without even picking the sustain is fanominal and the frets are small :) , i feel like slash playing it, well DID

I have owned 2 DEFECTIVE STUDIOS, where both of the tops came off of the mahogany body, which is not cool at all, my Epiphone Les Paul Custom costs half as much as this and it looks better and PLAYS better, i like my Epiphone better

NA, for the price of this I would rather get a Gibson Sg, for a few reasons, one its ALOT Lighter, two its crunchier, three its a little bit more lighter, four it has no defects in it, five u can thrash it like angus young and it still sounds beautiful, seven u can play it easier

They automatically replaced my defective studios, twice, but the third time I got the Gibson SG Standard

I would rather want a Gibson Sg or even a Epiphone Les Paul Custom for $699 which i do own and it sounds better than the studio, the only thing separating gibson from epiphone is where it is made and the name, other wise Epiphone is BETTER than gibson, unless u get up into the 3,000 $ ones.. u know?

Active Musician

Classic Rock, Rock, Metal, Blues

This guitar sounds great. It sounds amazin in all styles of music-clean, distorted or with effects. It doesnt get much better than this.

It came with a strap, a hardcase which is solid as anythin. It would really take some force to break into it. I bought strap locks seperately aswell. I advise you do this if youre planning on getting one because the Les Pauls are quite heavy and id rather pay an extra couple of quid just for the safety of it.

Its a Gibson...it aint gonna be anywhere near low quality.

If you want a Les Paul but dont want a copy or dont want to end up paying loads, this is by far the one to get.

I'm sure its fine but the chances are you'll never need it.

Hell yeah!!! No musician is complete without one of these.

All

the 490 and 498t pickups have a great sound.Can cover all styles and still sound good clean or distorted.They come up a hair short compared to the les paul classic ceramic pickups but you can get real close adjusting your eq.

it has all you need.It came with Les Paul's signature size strings in 2001.(9 - 46)The neck is the fatter 50's neck.Once I got used to this combination,I could bend like crazy and still had the chunk up top.

My paint came off on the guitar stand.Had to wrap a sock around the stand where it makes contact.Also finish came off my gold bridge from resting my hand on it.

I got mine on sale for a $1000 with the wine ,red, gold package.It would be nice if they came down $100,but then again the epiphone doesn't sound as good.

haven't dealt with them yet.

Pretty guitar,great sound,feels lighter than the standard which is nice for the shoulder.

former active musician ,25 years

classic rock, southern rock

A great clean sound that comes from all gibsons.

To expensive. The most i would pay for this guitar would be like $700

Its a good guitar

full, warm,rich sound,long sustain

it has all features that i need

finish is very sensitive and gold hardware tarnishes easily

very good costumer sevice-quick response

This guitar sounded just O.K. till I put in a set of Crossroads from WCR Pickups. Now it sounds better then my '58 Custom with real PAF's. Now it's a 12. Want an awsome guitar for a great price? Get a les Paul Studio and stick in a set of WCR Pickups you'll be glad you did!

Standard features

Nice quality, fit and finish.

I haven't been playing guitar too long and the other 100 electric guitars I picked up over the past month in my price range never had quite the sound of this beauty. Unbelievable sound on my Marshall DFX15 Amplifier.

All around awesome guitar. When I purchased it I told the sales person that I only wanted the guitar and naturally he brought this black beauty Gibson Studio out in it's Gibson USA Guitar Case. I guess it was all in the presentation because I walked out with that guitar cas as well. Very Nice.

It's Gibson and naturally you get what you pay for even down to the lower end Gibson guitars which is ofsuperior quality. And a name & reputation to go with it. My advice.....Stay away from the mid to higher end Ephiphones and go with a lower to mid end Gibson. Gibson has a better resale if you decide to upgrade.....to a higher end Gibson that is.

I've seen this guitar selling from price ranges up to $1500.00 and people paying that price. If you can own this guitar with the case for less that $1200.00 your in for a treat.

No support needed as of yet. I better not need support.....it's a Gibson.....Made in the USA.

Cool Ebony Pitch Black with Crome Pick-ups.....Need I say more.

Chrisitan, classic Rock,