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Gibson Les Paul Studio 2013 (Wine Red)

Item ID: LPSTUWRCH-13

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Granadillo Fretboard, 2 x Humbucking Pickups, and Hard Case - Wine Red

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Gibson Les Paul Studio 2013 (Wine Red)

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The Classic, Studio-standard Les Paul!

Grab the iconic Gibson Les Paul Studio 2013 solidbody electric guitar for thick, snarling tone and fire-breathing output. The Les Paul Studio 2013 gives you genuine LP sound and looks in an affordable US-made guitar. Two fearsome humbuckers with attitude team up with a carved maple top to give you that fat, syrupy roar and sustain for weeks. Or switch into coil-tap mode to explore new tonal ground. A weight-relieved mahogany body saves your back during long gigs, and the '60s Slim Taper neck feels just right. From Jimmy Page to Slash, generations of guitarists have relied on the Les Paul to deliver their musical message - deliver yours with the Gibson Les Paul Studio 2013 solidbody electric guitar.



Gibson Les Paul Studio 2013 Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Maximum sustain from mahogany body and maple top
  • '60s Slim Taper neck profile for smooth playability
  • Pickups deliver true Les Paul sound - and then some

The Les Paul recipe for sustain - mahogany body with maple top
Gibson's Les Paul Studio 2013 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 pain. Now you can play marathon gigs without next-day visits to the chiropractor. The Gibson Les Paul Studio 2013 - it's what rock dreams are made of.

'60s Slim Taper neck profile for smooth playability
The Gibson Les Paul Studio sports a comfortable, fast-action neck with a '60s Slim Taper profile. Early Les Paul guitars had huge "tree-trunk" necks, but beginning in 1959, the company began slimming the neck down to a more comfortable size. By 1960, this evolved into a design Gibson called the Slim Taper neck. Varying in thickness only about a tenth of an inch from the first fret out to the twelfth and maintaining a precisely controlled width-to-thickness ratio, the Slim Taper neck promoted playing speed while reducing player fatigue. Many guitarists consider Gibson's Slim Taper neck the most playable Les Paul neck ever made. Whether you're chording down low or riffing up high, the Les Paul Studio's neck - with its slick Granadillo fingerboard and classic trapezoid inlays - always feels just right.

Pickups deliver true Les Paul sound - and then some
The 2013 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. But there's more! The volume knobs feature a push-pull configuration that allows you to choose between classic humbucking tones and snappy single-coil sounds.

Gibson Les Paul Studio 2013 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • Affordable USA-made Les Paul with weight-relieved body and flexible electronics
  • Classic mahogany body and maple top deliver singing sustain
  • Modern weight relief lightens the load without sacrificing tone
  • '60s Slim Taper neck is made for playing without fatigue
  • 490R and 498T pickups kick out smoky humbucker tones
  • Push-pull controls allow coil tapping for single-coil spank

Take your tone to new heights with the Gibson Les Paul Studio 2013!
Specification Detail
Body Type Les Paul
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Material Mahogany, modern weight relief
Top Material Maple
Color Wine Red
Neck Material Mahogany
Neck Shape '60s Slim Taper
Scale Length 24.75"
Fingerboard Material Granadillo
Fingerboard Inlay Trapezoid
Number of Frets 22
Nut Width 1.6875"
Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-o-Matic Bridge
Tuners Vintge-style
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup 490R
Middle Pickup No middle pickup
Bridge Pickup 498T
Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 3-way pickup selector, push/pull coil taps
Case Included Hardshell Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number LPSTUWRCH1

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I was very pleased with the shipping speed and the way the stand was packed. I was especially surprised to see candy thrown in the box as well, thank you. It was very relevant to your name "sweet" water. Your "Thank You" inserts provided an insight into your service to your customers - and it really shows how you really appreciate your customers. Your customer service is excellent and I would not hesitate to buy from you again ... in fact, you will be the first company that will come to mind for my next purchase because I know what I will expect. Excellent Customer Service!


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based on 3 reviews

excellent

by Jae Lee from CA, USA
May 2, 2013
Music Background: guitar
Sounds gorgeous

Killer Tone!

by Paulbiz from Northern VA
September 23, 2012
Music Background: Gigging Musician
Was looking for a no nonsense humbucker-loaded guitar to compliment my Fenders and PRS guitars. Saw this one on the Sweetwater site and the Burstbucker Pros and 59' neck (a personal preference) made i... read more [+]t a no-brainer - especially for well under $1000. My concerns about Gibsons are their notoriously unstable tuning problems. I got the guitar just this past Friday and gigged with t Friday night then again on Saturday. Tuning is just as stable as any of my Fenders - very nice! But the really good news is how great this guitar sounds. The burstbuckers and resonant body give a tight focused punch that really made my rig come alive. This may be the best sounding guitar I own - especially for the blues and harder rock stuff - it flat out smokes! The clean sounds are certainly respectable as well - a nice crisp snap. Playability is really good right out of the box, the action and intonation are spot on...though I may lower the action just a tad later - but it sure does feel right and I bonded with the guitar immediately. Body is light too - which is good for my back! The blue may not be everyones cup of tea but I love it and it got quite a few compliments - its really a minimalist work of art - looks great on stage. So far no real cons - its an excellent value and a fun guitar to play. close [-]

Outstanding guitar

by Kevin Newcom from Romance, AR
August 8, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
This is an awesome piece of equipment. I recieved this guitar in tune and set-up ready to play out of the box. I plugged into the amp and started playing. The ease of playing this guitar was great.... read more [+] The service with Sweetawater was excellent. According to the add this is a stripped down version but after playing it I do not believe that. close [-]

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