Gibson

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The stunning limited-edition finishes on these special-run Les Paul Studio make them truly standout instruments. Featuring a weight-relieved mahogany body and beautiful carved maple top, it’s easy to play all night long. Powerful Gibson humbuckers with versatile push/pull pots offer a huge variety of tones for easy cross-genre musical explorations. Includes deluxe softshell case.
Gibson Les Paul Studio Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst
Gibson Les Paul Studio Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst
Gibson Les Paul Studio Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Gloss-finished, weight-relieved mahogany body with maple top
  • 24.75"-scale mahogany neck with 22-fret rosewood fingerboard
  • Dual Gibson humbucking pickups with coil-tap and phase
  • Nashville-style bridge, aluminum tailpiece and Grover tuners
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Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body wood: Weight relieved Mahogany
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: SlimTaper
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 12 in.
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Trapezoid
  • Nut width/material 1.69 in. (43 mm) GraphTech
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: 490R
  • Bridge: 498T
  • Brand: Gibson
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Special electronics: Push/pull coil taps
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: Coil tap
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Deluxe sealed
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Country of origin: United States

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5

14 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming13
  2. Practicing12
  3. Recording8
  4. Rock Concerts8
  5. Small Venues6
Cons
  1. none1
  2. Can't do clean tones well.1
  3. No hardshell case1
  4. Haven't found any.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Novice5
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Feel14
  2. Fun To Play13
  3. Good Tone13
  4. Solid Electronics13
  5. Good Pick Up12
  • amazing rock machine

    5

    submitted7 months ago

    byKeith

    fromLewisville, TX

    I love this guitar and the 490t has one of the nicest sounds around ... regultar studios don't have them so this limited edition one is more like an original studio. No binding, but who cares. A amazing rock machine great for playing Ozzy, Halen or Metallica.

  • So much fun!

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byVin

    fromLong Island NY

    This little bass is awesome. It's fun and easy to play and sounds great. I play this 90% of the time. You can't beat it for the price

  • The perfect gateway into Gibson guitars

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byMike

    fromHonolulu, HI

    I've always wanted a real Gibson Les Paul since I started playing, since many of my guitar heroes have them. While I would much rather have the more "old school" style Standard '50s or '60s models, I simply couldn't afford it at the time I bought this guitar. My local GC had one of these Studio models as a demo and I decided to try it out. I immediately fell in love with how it sounded and felt, and decided I could afford it. I could've bought the cheaper Tribute or Modern Lite models, but I just don't like satin/matte finishes on a guitar. The Studio model is well worth the extra money for its looks, in my opinion. As for the overall quality, I've found a few very small imperfections in the fretboard area but it's nothing that will affect playing. Otherwise, I can't find anything wrong with it. All of the components seem to be very high quality, especially the toggle switch and tuners. The 498T bridge pickup produces some killer sounds as well. However, you should know that the 498T is a pretty hot pickup, and I find it difficult to get clean tones out of it, so keep that in mind. I ended up buying the blue version because of how stunning it looked in-person. It should be noted that the stock photos on the GC website make the finishes on these guitars look very dull compared to real life. They're very glossy and the finish is transparent so you can easily see the woodgrain. I am very happy with my LP Studio. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for their first Gibson guitar. It'll impress you and all your friends!

  • My first Gibson and worth every penny

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byAlexis

    fromRye Brook, NY

    I bought this guitar as my first ever guitar. Go big or go home, right? Let me tell you.. this guitar is absolutely incredible. It's a great weight, looks beautiful, and sounds incredible. I did change the strings to Elixir Optiweb Custom Lights... otherwise, I love love love this guitar.

  • Never thought I'd own a Gibson, but here I am!!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byAnthony

    fromGreenville SC

    If it weren't for the leasing option Guitar Center is offering, I would've never owned this awesome guitar!! I am a bass player of many decades and just picked up the electric guitar a few years back. Though I am not a great guitar player, I strive for the best with any purchase I make. Having small hands, this guitar is perfect and knew it the second the saleswoman put it in my hands. The only complaint I have is the fact of spending as much money as I did, it only comes with a gig bag. The Epi 1959 comes with a hardshell case and almost half the price. Either way, I now own a Gibson that has the tones they're so well known for and had I approved for more $, I would've bought 2!

  • I would buy this product again and again

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byKenneth

    fromTorrance, Ca

    I have small hands, and this guitar is perfect. I played over an hour and felt great. It is my new bread and butter guitar.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byEd

    fromNew Braunfels,Texas

    What hard case works for this guitar

    What hard case works for this guitar

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Gibson Les Paul Original Series Hardshell Case Brown
  • asked byRich

    fromNew hampshire

    Why does the ad list this guitar as having a phase switch? The Gibson les paul studio does not have this feature.

    Why does the ad list this guitar as having a phase switch? The Gibson les paul studio does not have this feature.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I apologize for the confusion. You are correct. Thank you for pointing that out. I will pass it on to our web team.
  • asked byKernel

    fromTennessee

    Is this a Gloss finish or Satin on the body?  The description says Gloss, but the specs say Satin.

    Is this a Gloss finish or Satin on the body? The description says Gloss, but the specs say Satin.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Gibson Les Paul Studio Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Manhattan Midnight is a satin finish
  • asked byDario

    fromWaxhaw, NC

    What strings does this guitar contain with when first bought?

    What strings does this guitar contain with when first bought?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    It ships with .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
  • asked byWill

    fromElizabethtown, NC

    Are the machine heads Grover locking tuners?

    Are the machine heads Grover locking tuners?

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    They are Deluxe sealed
  • asked byEd

    fromChicago, Il

    If I order for delivery, is it setup or would I need to bring it in for adjustments?
Same question on the Ricky 325, plus is the "USA Flag" on the pick guard permanent or can it be removed easily?

    If I order for delivery, is it setup or would I need to bring it in for adjustments? Same question on the Ricky 325, plus is the "USA Flag" on the pick guard permanent or can it be removed easily?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Gibson and Rickenbacker both set up their instruments. It's just a sticker
  • asked byRick

    fromJax fl

    Can you get it without the pick guard?

    Can you get it without the pick guard?

    Open Reply - Beau
    No, unfortunately not. This model always comes with a pick guard.
  • asked bymcduce

    fromTucson, AZ

    Is this Les Paul Studio Limited Edition the exact same as the current Les Paul Studio guitar other than the the color choices? Specs appear to be the same. What year did this Limited Edition Studio come out?

    Is this Les Paul Studio Limited Edition the exact same as the current Les Paul Studio guitar other than the the color choices? Specs appear to be the same. What year did this Limited Edition Studio come out?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's an exclusive for GC