Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio Electric Guitar - Smokehouse Satin Reviews
Merging Gibson’s no-nonsense Les Paul Studio formula with a whole host of cutting-edge features, the Les Paul Modern Studio represents the very peak of Les Paul performance. Leading with an Ultra Modern weight-relieved mahogany body topped with a carved slab of maple, this guitar delivers all the tonal heft of a traditional Les Paul at a weight that’s easy on your shoulders. On the opposite end, the speedy SlimTaper neck comes adorned with a glassy ebony fingerboard shaped into a decidedly modern-feeling 12–16-inch compound radius. What about the tone? Gibson’s hard-hitting 498T and 490R humbuckers unleash a high-output, rock-ready roar, emboldened with versatile switching controls. You also get a comfortably contoured neck heel, elegant Grover Rotomatics with keystone buttons, and a rock-solid Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge. All wrapped up in a handsome nitrocellulose finish, the Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio is the definitive axe for the guitarist who favors old-school Les Paul looks but requires the very best of modern playability.
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If you're reading this review, then you're most likely considering this model and perhaps this version - Smokehouse Satin. It not only looks gorgeous, but the playability is outstanding. It checks off so many boxes from sound, playability, feel, to looks and weight. A must have in any collection.
Exactly the guitar I have been looking for
I have seen people complaining these are over-priced for what you get. I think it's the "Studio" name that is throwing people off. It's not an entry level guitar at all. It's aimed at the player that doesn't need the binding and the flamed tops. And that is exactly the guitar I have been looking for. I have had them all, Standards, SGs, Vs, Explorers, Specials… and this so far has been my favorite in a while. Matte finish, ebony fingerboard, Grovers... It's a great guitar, and don't feel like I over paid at all (I am actually looking at another one).
I play E standard punk rock one day, and tune down to B standard doom the next, and it excels in every situation.
Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you Gibson.
Some Gibson quality issues
This is a gorgeous guitar with some great sonic options. I really like the black chrome, the satin finish, the inlay. I got this for a discount due to a scratch on the neck. The scratch is barely noticeable so not an issue. What I wasn't expecting was needing to file the nut slots, addressing really sharp frets ends and needing to file down a couple of high frets. For the price, I really expected more from Gibson. This is my 4th Gibson, but the first time I've had this number of issues. At the end of the day, I've been able to fix everything and the guitar is really starting to be my go-to. If Gibson is going to go for higher prices, they really need to up their game.
