Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar in Ebony with Gold Hardware

The Gibson Les Paul Studio is an American-built electric guitar that distils the essential elements of the iconic Les Paul design into a more accessible instrument. It maintains the core tonal characteristics that have made Les Pauls legendary while incorporating modern refinements for contemporary players. This model features the distinctive single-cutaway solid body shape that has become synonymous with rock and blues music. Constructed from a mahogany body with a carved plain maple top, the guitar delivers the rich harmonic sustain and midrange punch Les Pauls are famous for. It utilises Gibson's Ultra-Modern weight-relief system, which strategically removes wood to reduce overall weight without compromising the instrument's resonant properties or venturing into semi-hollow tonal territory. The set mahogany neck features a comfortable Slim Taper profile with an Indian rosewood fingerboard adorned with acrylic trapezoid inlays and cream binding. The hardware includes gold-plated vintage deluxe tuners, an aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge, and an aluminium stop bar tailpiece. Electronically, the guitar is equipped with a pair of Burstbucker Pro humbucking pickups, which build upon the classic PAF design with Alnico 5 magnets for added power and fatness while retaining complex harmonics. The push/pull coil-splitting function on the volume controls allows players to access single-coil tones, significantly expanding the sonic palette. This makes the Les Paul Studio a versatile workhorse suitable for various genres, from classic rock to modern high-gain styles. It arrives strung with 10-46 gauge strings and includes a fitted Gibson soft shell case for protection.