Gibson 1950s Les Paul Studio Tribute Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
With a 50s style rounded neck and warn finish, this guitar looks the part of a '50s Les Paul. But it features P90 pickups to loudly send it into modern times.
Overall User Ratings (based on 20 ratings)
Submitted July 29, 2010 by a customer from comcast.net
"This guitar is too good to be This cheap and it's American Made."
I will own this along time no question about.
Sound
This guitar is too good to pass up. It is by far the best sounding Les Paul I have ever owned. I received it last week from Nashville showcase evidently it was pre flood manufactured, Everything was spot on from the fret finish to intonation. I am trying to get a Gold top for my grandson that is not even born yet!The P90's are the real deal in every way.The used finish is authentic as hell.I have not picked up my Tele since I got this Guitar.
Features
The volume and tone knobs are very easy to use and the toggle is solid.
Ease of Use
I don't know if it is the 300 ohm resistance, but the slightest turn of the tone dial and you can notice a distinctive sound change.
Quality
The pick guard is a little too flexible for me .I do a lot of palm muting and I have to get used to a little lighter feel because of it's flexing.
Value
This guitar is a breath of fresh air for me and hopefully for Gibson The American Icon ! The guitar is worth twice the msrp price.
Manufacturer Support
The people who shipped it were very professional and knowledgable Kudos to the Nashville store. PS: Great job of coping with Mother nature!
Musical Background:
Active musician
Musical Style:
Country,rock
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Submitted February 21, 2012 by Steve W in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
"I'm a grown up musician now!"
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Being a bass player my whole music career with a minor in guitar, all the earned "extra" cash always went to support that endeavor. Well that didnt mean I didnt have a secret passion for the elite and less string impaired other half. Ive admired the classic look of the Gibson. Well after a perfect first order with zZounds I perused the site in more detail and now Im a real guitar player as well. Once again the term "blemished" at zZounds must mean something entirely diffrent because what I have here is an amazing sounding, playing, showing off, AND beautiful guitar that I cant find what would justify the great deal zZounds gave me. Of course I woukd have loved a shiney painted, non tribute edition guitar. But until I either make a lot more money or get sponsors, Im gonna go with a guitar that still is Gibson made, sounds better than any similar priced guitar and looks like it came out of some old time players closet just to be handed down to me. My only slight negatives would be the "white" plastic looking parts that are made to look yellowed a bit by time. Not huge but it just cheapens the effect a tad bit. But once you plug it in that will be lost. Even my normal objection to artificially aged guitars cant hold water here due to only the tiniest of scuffing present. These 50's tributes dont seem to be around much anymore, but if you do run accross one, do yourself a favor and get it immediately. Your other equipment will be fine for a tad bit longer...
Musical Background:
10 year professional bass, 26 year player, lifetime music lover
Musical Style:
Rock with folk mixed in, soundtrack, computer
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