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Description

The Gibson Les Paul Studio Dark Guitar Center-exclusive electric guitar combines modern functionality with the iconic tonal foundation that has made the Les Paul a studio and stage staple for decades. Featuring an Ultra-Modern weight-relieved mahogany body topped with carved maple, this guitar offers exceptional resonance and sustain while remaining lightweight for extended play. Its Burstbucker Pro pickups deliver a powerful and articulate sound, capturing every nuance of your performance. Paired with advanced coil-tapping capabilities, this instrument is as versatile as it is dynamic. Finished in sleek, blacked-out aesthetics and premium nitrocellulose lacquer, this exclusive Les Paul Studio Dark is built for players who demand both style and substance.

Gibson Ultra-Modern Weight-Relieved Mahogany Body for Comfort

The Les Paul Studio Dark's Ultra-Modern weight-relieved mahogany body ensures hours of comfortable play without sacrificing the rich, resonant tone the Les Paul is renowned for. The carved maple top adds brightness and clarity to the instrument's sonic profile, balancing the warmth and midrange punch of the mahogany body. Whether performing on stage or recording in a studio, this construction provides a harmonically rich foundation that excels in capturing subtle dynamics. The weight-relief design not only reduces fatigue, but also enhances the instrument's resonance, making it ideal for longer playing sessions without compromising tone.

Fast-Playing SlimTaper Neck With Premium Components

Equipped with a SlimTaper mahogany neck, this guitar offers a smooth, fast-playing experience that accommodates intricate solos and rhythm work alike. The bound ebony fretboard features a 12" radius, acrylic trapezoid inlays and 22 medium-jumbo frets for effortless navigation across its range. The traditional heel and single-cutaway design provide excellent access to higher frets, making this model well suited for demanding technical performances. With its Graph Tech nut and Grover tuners, this neck guarantees exceptional tuning stability and precise intonation, ensuring a reliable playing experience in every scenario.

Legendary Gibson Burstbucker Pro Pickups With Coil Tapping

This Les Paul Studio Dark Guitar Center-exclusive electric features Gibson's Burstbucker Pro pickups, designed to deliver powerful, articulate tones that shine in both clean and overdriven settings. These pickups are wired to individual push/pull volume controls, enabling coil-tapping for a brighter, single-coil sound. Each pickup also has its own tone control, allowing for extensive sonic sculpting and blending possibilities. From warm, vintage-inspired tones to modern, high-gain aggression, the Burstbuckers provide a dynamic range of sounds that suit any musical context. The three-way toggle switch further enhances tonal options, letting you seamlessly transition between neck, bridge or blended settings.

Precision Hardware for Long-Lasting Performance

Built for durability and stability, this guitar features a fully adjustable Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece, ensuring optimal string vibration transfer for maximum sustain. The Grover tuners with keystone buttons provide a classic look while maintaining precise tuning, even during aggressive playing. The Graph Tech nut enhances tuning stability by reducing friction at the string contact points, resulting in smoother bends and better overall performance. These thoughtful hardware choices ensure that the instrument remains reliable through countless performances and rigorous practice sessions.

Sleek Design for Modern Players

The Gibson Les Paul Studio Dark Guitar Center-exclusive electric guitar pairs its cutting-edge features with a striking aesthetic. The blacked-out hardware, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and minimalistic appointments create a bold, modern look that's perfect for the stage. Whether you're a touring professional or a dedicated hobbyist, this guitar offers the style, sound and playability to inspire creativity and elevate your playing experience.

Open Box Gibson Les Paul Studio Dark Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Level 2 Wine Red 197881463991
Open Box Gibson Les Paul Studio Dark Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Level 2 Wine Red 197881463991
Open Box Gibson Les Paul Studio Dark Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Level 2 Wine Red 197881463991

Features

  • Ultra-Modern weight-relieved mahogany body reduces fatigue during long performances
  • Carved maple cap adds brightness and clarity to the rich mahogany tone
  • SlimTaper neck profile ensures fast comfortable playability for all styles
  • Burstbucker Pro pickups deliver dynamic tones with incredible clarity and power
  • Push-pull volume controls enable coil tapping for versatile tonal options
  • Bound ebony fretboard with 12" radius allows effortless chording and bending
  • Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge ensures precise intonation and tuning stability
  • Graph Tech nut enhances sustain and ensures reliable tuning during performances
  • Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish ages gracefully for a timeless visual appeal
  • Softshell case included for secure transport and added protection

Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Top wood: Carved plain maple
  • Body finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Weight relief: Ultra-Modern
Neck
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Neck shape: SlimTaper
  • Neck joint: Set neck
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Neck finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Nut width: 1.695"
  • Inlays: Acrylic trapezoid
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro
  • Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro
  • Controls: Individual push/pull volume, individual tone
  • Switching: 3-way toggle
  • Coil tapping: Yes
Hardware
  • Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Grover Tuners with Keystone Buttons
  • Nut material: Graph Tech
  • Hardware finish: Blacked-out chrome
Other
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Strings: 6, Gibson 10–46
  • Case: Soft-shell
  • Country of origin: USA

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