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Limited-time Offer!2 days left18 Months Interest Free Financing from Gibson!Here's your chance to pick up that coveted Gibson guitar or bass! From March 1, 2012 until May 31, 2012, use your Sweetwater Musician's All Access Platinum Card to purchase Gibson products, and you'll pay NO INTEREST for 18 months! Minimum payments are required, and some restrictions apply. Click Here for full details.Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded (Faded Blue Stain)Item ID: LPSTFOB2CHSolidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Black Obeche Fingerboard, and Two Humbucking Pickups - Blue Stain 
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From Our Research Team:A Great Look On A Classic Les Paul!The Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded is a great looking variation one of the most-played guitars in the world, and it's back with a sweet new Blue Stain finish. Ever since its introduction in 1952, the Les Paul has had an impact on both guitar players and on music itself. What started out as Gibson's answer to the introduction of solid body guitars in 1950, turned out to be perhaps the most influential of them all. What started out as a simple gold-top guitar has turned into a veritable rainbow of colors, in configurations to meet everyone's needs, wants and yes, even budget. You have a Western maple top over a chambered mahogany body, a '50s neck profile with Black obeche fingerboard and two screaming Burstbucker Pro humbucking pickups. The Les Paul Studio Faded is a performing guitarist's dream come true.Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded at a Glance:
Western maple top in Blue Stain finish over a mahogany body The Gibson Les Paul has seen an array of finishes and tops over the years while maintaining the classic look and sound. This Les Paul Studio Faded features a new Blue Stain finish on the Western maple top, and a chambered mahogany body for lower weight - no more shoulder strain! LP rounded mahogany neck with Black obeche fingerboard The first Les Pauls had huge necks. This Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded has the '50s neck profile, which strikes a great balance between the classic feel of a larger neck with the faster playability of a rounded profile. Two Burstbucker Pro Humbucking Pickups Look, when you're talking about a Les Paul, you're talking about that big, fat, smoky humbucker sound. This Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded sports dual Burstbucker Pro humbucking pickups for the classic tone you crave. Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded Features:
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Reviewsbased on 4 reviewsOutstanding Guitar
by Duncan from Mobile, AL USA
Bought this one to add to my collection of six Les Paul'sMay 24, 2012 Music Background: Musician, Songwriter, Producer and Gibson never disappoints. Beautiful color and arrived set-up and ready to play. Great tone and fast action makes this an excellent ... read more [+]guitar for those wanting to experience what a Les Paul is all about at a great price. The support and follow up by Sweetwater is second to none and I will be shopping with them again. close [-] The Blue Wonder
by Switchback from USA
First, I have owned a great variety of guitars, from ESP to Fender, Ibanez, Epiphone, Jackson and Gibson. I keep comming back to Gibson, this is my third go around, my first LP was a BFG Gold top and ... read more [+]then a Gibson Menace. I teetered back and forth about the studio guitars in general. I couldn't decide if they had enough flare for me. I knew I did not want the 490t pickups. I loved the PUPs in my BFG. I finally decided I was going to buy a Fender 72 tele deluxe. I went to a local music store and tried a 72 tele deluxe and while I really liked the wide range humbuckers, the guitar itself didn't do much for me. So I put it back on the wall and started rummaging through the other guitars and decided to try the studio again. April 11, 2012 Music Background: Player, Recording Engineer, Song Writer My experience: I plugged in the cable, guitar and amp and hit my first chord....... Hmmmmmmmmm I thought that sounded pretty amazing. "Um excuse me" I said, "What pickups are these ? " The salesman said they are Burstbucker pros..... Ah Ha, I said to myself ... we must hear more the voices in my head told me.... so we played some more and I put the guitar through my usual regime of single notes and chord patterns and the bonding began. I don't need glossy finishes and neck and body bonding .... well sorta ... I DO need tone, and this guitar delivered. I am a new fan of the burstbucker pros, they are warm, clear, aggressive, tender, full, grouchy, sensitive...well you get the point. Its a studio, so other than the fantastic finish, awesome pickups and the new Obeche fingerboard ( which is every bit as playable as its counter woods) it doesn't have the frills of the expensive models, but it does have the tone ! All in all this is a LOT of guitar for the money, it looks even more pleasing in person. Mine played fantastic right of the wall and had a great setup as well. Its a wonder how such a great guitar can cost so little, Great buy ! close [-] Awesome guitar!
by Lester Wiley from Winter Haven, FL
Recently purchased Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded Blue Stain. I have been a fan of Gibson for a long time. This is a beautiful instrument with that great Les Paul sound. Great tone, looks, & quality for... read more [+] the price. Unless a standard or traditional is just a must this is an awesome guitar with great sound. close [-]
March 15, 2012 Music Background: beginning guitarist Everything I wanted, nothing I don't (except the gig bag)
by Dianne L. from NC, USA
This guitar is a 5... without reservations! The included gigbag, on the other hand, falls short: no neck/headstock support whatsoever. I am searching for an adequately supportive case, because this ... read more [+]guitar is a KEEPER! Mine has a gorgeous figured maple top on the traditional mahogany body, touchable as well as visible through the thin BLUE nitro finish. Yes, I have already scratched it, but light marks do not show up so much on the satin finish. I LOVE the blue color, along with the clarity of the Burstbucker Pro pickups. The sound has richness and depth, yet a whole range of tones can be dialed in. I had avoided Gibsons for quite a while because they sounded too "muddy"... not this one! The entire body and neck gives off musical vibrations while playing, even unplugged. Volume and tone controls are smooth and offer a broad range of sounds. I am a simple person and did not need a lot of binding and glossy finish, so this no-frills Les Paul is perfect for me. Everyone's concerned about the Obeche fingerboard; WHY?? Gibson is one of the foremost manufacturers, and if this wood meets their criteria, then geez, give it a try. My ears and hands can't tell the difference, and the uniform appearance of the fretboard is pleasing to my eyes as well. It does NOT dent easily and seems as durable as any other wood. Do yourselves a favor and try one of these beauties. I've changed the black plastics to ivory on mine, because I like the symmetry with the vintage tuner knobs and fretboard inlay. The electronics are working 100% and the "bottom line" is: I'm so glad I bought one! Sweetwater's photos of individual items in stock allows you to pick out the exact guitar you love... and that is what sold me! Unbeatable customer service and follow-up, too. This purchase was not nearly as scary as buying from strangers on that big auction site. Well worth the price... even though I'm buying a decent case ASAP. close [-]
February 2, 2012 Music Background: Hobbyist; play in church string band. Also popular
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