Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded Electric Guitar - Ebony

The Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded distills the essential Les Paul experience into a lightweight, satin-finished instrument built for pure tone, smooth playability and modern versatility. Part of the Guitar Center Exclusive Faded Series, this streamlined Les Paul pairs classic mahogany-and-maple construction with understated satin nitrocellulose lacquer finishes that give the guitar a worn-in feel and raw vintage-inspired aesthetic. An Ultra Modern weight-relieved mahogany body keeps the instrument comfortable and resonant without sacrificing the sustain and punch long associated with Les Paul tone, while a SlimTaper mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard provide fast, familiar Gibson playability. Burstbucker Pro humbuckers with push/pull coil-tap controls expand the tonal range even further, giving the Les Paul Studio Faded the flexibility to move easily from thick humbucker drive to brighter single-coil-style textures.

Maple-Capped Mahogany Body With Ultra Modern Weight Relief

The Les Paul Studio Faded is built around the classic combination of a mahogany body and maple cap that has defined Les Paul tone for decades. Mahogany contributes warmth, sustain and midrange depth, while the maple top adds snap, articulation and upper-frequency clarity that help notes remain focused under gain. Gibson’s Ultra Modern weight relief design reduces overall weight for improved comfort during long sessions and live performances while preserving the resonant feel and tonal authority players expect from a Les Paul.

Fast SlimTaper Mahogany Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard

A SlimTaper mahogany neck gives the Les Paul Studio Faded a fast, comfortable playing feel that balances modern responsiveness with classic Gibson character. The bound Indian rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and smooth response under the fingers, while 22 frets and acrylic trapezoid inlays maintain the timeless Les Paul aesthetic. Combined with the guitar’s set-neck construction and traditional heel, the neck design supports fluid movement across the fingerboard while preserving the sustain and feel associated with classic Les Paul models.

Burstbucker Pro Humbuckers With Coil-Tap Flexibility

A pair of Burstbucker Pro humbuckers delivers the Les Paul Studio Faded’s powerful, articulate voice with enhanced clarity and dynamic response. The neck pickup produces warm cleans and expressive lead tones, while the bridge pickup adds focused attack and aggressive midrange presence for heavier rhythm work and saturated overdrive. Push/pull coil-tap volume controls further expand the tonal range with brighter, more open single-coil-style textures, making the Les Paul Studio Faded adaptable across a wide variety of musical styles and playing environments.

Satin Nitro Finish and Performance-Focused Hardware

Every element of the Les Paul Studio Faded is designed to balance stripped-back aesthetics with dependable modern performance. The exclusive satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives the guitar a worn-in, vintage-inspired appearance while allowing the wood grain and natural character of the instrument to remain visible and tactile. An aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum stopbar tailpiece provide stable intonation, strong sustain and lightweight resonance, while Vintage Deluxe tuners with keystone buttons maintain dependable tuning stability and classic Gibson styling. A Graph Tech nut further improves tuning consistency and smooth string movement during aggressive playing and expressive bends.

A Refined Les Paul Built for Serious Players

The Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded delivers the core tone, sustain and feel of a classic Les Paul in a more streamlined, performance-focused package. Its weight-relieved construction, satin nitro finish and versatile Burstbucker Pro electronics make it equally suited for stage, studio and everyday playing, while the Guitar Center Exclusive Faded Series aesthetic gives the instrument a distinctive worn-in visual character. Built around essential Gibson design principles without unnecessary ornamentation, the Les Paul Studio Faded remains a powerful and highly playable modern Les Paul.