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Gibson Shred Les Paul Studio

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Richlite Fretboard, 2 x Humbucking Pickups, and Hard Case - Ebony

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The Shredder's Les Paul!

If you're looking for thick, snarling tone and fire-breathing output, the iconic Gibson Shred Les Paul Studio solidbody electric guitar is your weapon of choice. The Shred Les Paul Studio gives you genuine LP sound and looks in an affordable US-made guitar. Two fearsome humbuckers with attitude team up with a mahogany body and maple top to give you that fat, syrupy roar and sustain for weeks. And thanks to the genuine Floyd Rose double-locking vibrato tailpiece, you'll have ultra-stable tuning even when you're shredding your heart out. From Jimmy Page to Slash, generations of guitarists have relied on the Les Paul to deliver their musical message. If you're ready to rock with the big boys, get the Gibson Shred Les Paul Studio solidbody electric guitar.

Gibson Shred Les Paul Studio Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • The Les Paul recipe for tone and sustain - mahogany body with maple top
  • Genuine Floyd Rose Tailpiece
  • Pickups deliver true Les Paul sound - and then some

The Les Paul recipe for tone and sustain - mahogany body with maple top
Gibson's Shred Les Paul Studio gives you the robust sustain you need for hot liquid solos and massive power chords. What's Gibson's secret? A major part of the Les Paul's tonewood recipe is the fusion of a maple top on a mahogany body. This combination is largely responsible for the legendary Les Paul sound - as well the LP's reputation for being rather heavy. But fear not! Modern weight relief has been scientifically applied to the Les Paul Studio - giving you all the sustain, without the shoulder pain. Now you can play marathon gigs without next-day visits to the chiropractor. The Gibson Shred Les Paul Studio - it's what rock dreams are made of.

Genuine Floyd Rose Tailpiece
The Gibson Shred Les Paul Studio packs a real Floyd Rose double-locking vibrato tailpiece to give you an extra element of expressiveness. From subtle pitch bends to all-out divebombs, the Floyd Rose tailpiece lets you get wild with your performance while keeping your tuning stable. It's a must-have to serious shredding, and you'll find it on the Shred Les Paul Studio.

Pickups deliver true Les Paul sound - and then some
The Shred Les Paul Studio features 490R (rhythm) and 498T (treble) pickups. These "Modern Classic" pickups feature tonal characteristics similar to the '57 Classic, but deliver a slight increase in the upper mids, for a more contemporary humbucking sound. And with individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, there's a world of sounds to explore in the Gibson Shred Les Paul Studio.

Gibson Shred Les Paul Studio Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • Metal-ready Les Paul Studio
  • Color: Ebony
  • Genuine LP sound and looks in an affordable US-made guitar
  • Classic mahogany body and maple top deliver singing sustain
  • Modern weight relief lightens the load without sacrificing tone
  • Floyd Rose double-locking vibrato tailpiece adds expressiveness with tuning stability
  • 490R and 498T pickups kick out hot tones
  • Hardshell case included

Take your shredding to new heights with the Gibson Shred Les Paul Studio solidbody electric guitar!
Specification Detail
Body Material Mahogany, Chambered
Top Material Maple
Body Finish Nitrocellulose
Color Ebony
Neck Material Mahogany
Neck Shape Studio '50s Profile
Scale Length 24.75"
Fingerboard Material Richlite
Fingerboard Inlay Figured Acrylic Trapezoids
Number of Frets 22
Nut Width 1.7"
Bridge/Tailpiece Floyd-Rose Vibrato Tailpiece
Tuners TonePros Vintage Style Chrome Tuners
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup 490R (Alnico II) Humbucker
Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup
Bridge Pickup 498T (Alnico V)
Controls 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way Pickup Selector
Case Included Hard Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number LPSDEBCT1

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Gibson Shred Les Paul Studio

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