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Gibson Les Paul Studio Swirl (Black Silver Swirl) (No Longer Available)

Item ID: LPSTOBVCH

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Black Obeche Fingerboard, and Two Humbucking Pickups - Black Silver Swirl

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Hypnotize the Crowd with this Swirly Les Paul Studio!

The Gibson Les Paul Studio Swirl enhances the solid, proven design of the world's most famous guitar with the extra attractions of flash and affordability. With a wide choice of finishes and woods, plus a sweet swirly paint job, the Les Paul Studio Swirl is sure to become a favorite of guitarists who demand traditional Les Paul performance with a modern attitude. For classic Les Paul playability with a hot new look at a great price, call Sweetwater today to get the Gibson Les Paul Studio Swirl.

Gibson Les Paul Studio Swirl at a Glance:
  • Western maple top with mahogany body and Black Silver Swirl finish
  • "Modern Classic" 490R and 498T pickups
  • Vintage-inspired neck profile with Black obeche fretboard
    Western maple top with mahogany back with Black Silver Swirl finish
    Back by popular demand, the Les Paul Studio is based on the extremely popular mid 1990s Studio model Les Paul, which featured full-sized trapezoid inlays, body and headstock. A Western maple top and chambered mahogany body assure quality sound and feel, while the Black Silver Swirl finish assures heads will turn!

    "Modern Classic" 490R and 498T pickups
    The Les Paul Studio features factory-installed 490R (rhythm) and 490T (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. The special Alnico II magnet gives these beauties a singing quality that delivers on demand. The 490R, with its neck-spaced pole pieces, is calibrated to match the bridge-spaced 490T. Put a slightly hotter Alnico V magnet into a specially wound coil combination, and you get the 498T "Hot Alnico." Its higher output and emphasis on mid-ranges and highs make the 498T the perfect rock lead pickup for the Les Paul Studio.

    Vintage-inspired neck profile with Black obeche fretboard
    The Les Paul Studio's mahogany neck is shaped with a 1959 rounded profile for authentic feel. The fingerboard on this Black Silver Swirl model is Black obeche, with full-size pearloid trapezoid inlays. The Les Paul Studio's 22-fret neck and 24.75" scale length make for an easy playing, riff-friendly electric guitar. It's sure to become one of your first choices for sustain, crunchiness and looks!

    Gibson Les Paul Studio Features:
  • Built in Nashville, TN
  • Black Silver Swirl finish with Black obeche fingerboard
  • Vintage-style 490R and 498T humbucking pickups
  • Quality maple and mahogany construction
  • Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • Black speed knobs and green key tuners
  • Chrome hardware
  • Hardshell case included
    The Gibson Les Paul Studio Swirl: a modern take on a classic!

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    Specification Detail
    Manufacturer Part Number LPSTOBVCH1
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    Reviews

    Great Guitar

    by Jusitn Leffingwell from Sacramento, CA USE
    February 10, 2012
    Music Background: Semi professional guitarist, Recording Engineer, Live Sounde Engineer
    This guitar is incredible!! Great weight, great tone, and a beautiful finish. It's very comfortable! I own many guitars, Jackson, Gibson and more and I have to say this one is the best sounding. W... read more [+]orth the money. close [-]

    AWESOME

    by Nick Briggs from Burnsville, NC USA
    December 17, 2011
    Music Background: 25 years of hard rocking and laying down the metal
    sound is great, finish is killer, playability is awesome. the tonal range is spectacular. the hardshell case that comes with it is great as always from Gibson. the only downside to the guitar is the ... read more [+]same as all other Gibson guitars: the strap buttons suck and despirately need strap locks, but can be purchased from Sweetwater at a good price and are easily installed by the owner. highly recommend to anyone that plays guitar. close [-]
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