Feature:
Gold hardware is beautiful. Wood finish is also very eye-catching. Pictures do it no justice. Its funny that this is supposed to be environmentally built, but the neck is mahogany just like every les paul. Tuners working great so far but I prefer the grovers.

Quality:
Very well built, looks like it will last forever, especially with that kind of finish. The gold is easier to keep from rusting or aging than Nickle. When it arrived truss rod needed slight adjustment, probably because it went through some cold temps. Most new guitars need a little tweaking. Worst aspect of quality is probably the case because little lose ends of the sewing keep appearing and multiplying.

Value:
Yes, for the kind of sound you'll get from this guitar you could spend $500 more than this easily. This has got to be the only Paul with gold hardware in this price range. The pickups aren't as hot as the ceramics in more expensive models, but man they are close enough. I think they saved money on the non-lacquer finish, which is fine since it looks so good.

Desirability:
For me, such a unique twist on a classic instrument is a very desirable thing.

Sound:
Sound is great for a wide variety. Rhythm position is good for use in jazz and clean stuff, sings when distorted. Middle position is generally solid sound, growls when distorted. treble gets twangy and screams when distorted.

Ease of Use:
I like how there are separate volumes and tones for each pickup, it allows you to switch instantly between high contrasting sounds. However it gets confusing in the middle position, especially when you mess with either tone, or both volumes, they should wire them so one or the other takes over in middle position, not both. bridge functions well, but fenders are better since you can individually adjust string action.

Support:
Talked to Gibson on the phone. Helpful and kind, relatively quick. However he didn't know anything about a "Gibson Les Paul studio with BFG electronics" I was asking about. Well it's one of their guitars of the week so they should be informed.

Overall:
I held off on writing this review. I wanted to play it for a while and get a good sense of the guitar. I've played for about 6 years. I've owned and sold many guitars but I'll always keep this thing. Sometime down the road I might also want a more traditional Les Paul or maybe an es 335 because I am obsessed. However, for most people, this is a stand alone guitar. Get this and a fender with single coils and you will have every sound you can imagine. I have a fender highway one telecaster and they complement each other's sounds quite nicely.

Feature:
Has all it needs.

Quality:
Beautifully made. Have had it for years & looks as beautiful & works as well as the day I bought it!

Value:
Really a great value for a very unique axe.

Desirability:
People are always telling me what a beautiful guitar this is & how great it sounds. Friends often ask to borrow it for gigs.

Sound:
Not as muddy as an LP Standard when playing chords but missing some of the tradiitonal LP growl when playing individual note lines.

Ease of Use:
Would prefer the thinner 60's neck, but that's a matter of personal taste only. I have professional player friends who love the '59 LP neck shape.

Support:
Never needed it, but Gibson has followed-up with communications about caring for the wood & finish twice since I purchased it.

Feature:
Excellent plush hardshell case. Kind of cheap plastic tuning pegs, but gold hardware looks great against the striped wood body.

Quality:
Very well crafted. Perfect in every way except for the plastic tuners. Dont know if that is standard for Les Pauls these days.

Value:
Kind of high dollar. Cant compare to other since its the only guitar I own. Might consider adding an SG to my collection but this one seems to be worth the price. Wouldn't spend any more than 1000 on it.

Desirability:
Beautiful looking guitar. Aesthetically 10, if it had trapezoid inlays I would give it a 12.

Sound:
Good sound. Nice treble & Bass balance. Sounds good distorted and holds up very well with a clean tone. Sustain is incredible. Nice low action guitar.

Overall:
I will be keeping this one as long as I play guitar. It is very well made and one of a kind.

Feature:
The features are pretty standard for this guitar

Quality:
As should be expected excellent quality

Desirability:
Nice Looking

Sound:
Excellent sound for the price of a Les Paul. I will sustain forever if you let it

Support:
No support needed

Feature:
Nothing special, but what it has it has done right

Quality:
Very well built - it's a Gibson

Value:
Definitely worth it

Desirability:
Oh man it's so pretty... i'd make love to it *runs away*

Sound:
Great substain and overall tone

Support:
Haven't needed any...

Overall:
Everyone always wants more guitars... but this one would last for a long time.