Exploring The NEW Les Paul Studio - Ultimate Guitar for Your Budget?

[@brianmckenzie1318]

For me personally, I like this. As a play for fun, guitar hack, this is up my alley. I don't play out so not trying to impress anyone! I think adding the Burstbuckers and nitro finish ticked the boxes for me! Plus I don't mind weight relief either! (I'm old, LOL)! As I read through the comments and people complaining about pricing, I was pleasantly surprised when I clicked the link and saw the price! Dinesh thanks for the run through and good job Gibson!!!

[@gibson]

Thanks for watching, and the kind comments!

[@mdshack6371]

Best tap/split explanation I've ever heard. Bravo

[@gibson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@McBoggler]

In my experience a coil tapped or split Humbucker sounds nothing like a single coil or P90. It just sounds like a brighter, weaker Humbucker. It’s a sound upon itself. It has its uses but being a single coil isn’t one of them.

[@Turboy65]

Depends on the pickup. Certain Seymour Duncan humbuckers that I use make people look for the strat when they hear me playing when I've got the pickup mode switch set to the single coil position. It really does capture that sound.

[@wiseguy9202]

@@Turboy65 Yeah I swapped my stock pups out for the SD Jazz/Distortion combo and I think they sound great split.

[@Ryrf774]

Concordo, eu mandei alterar a minha para bobina simples

[@derek1302]

I drank the blueberry burst Kool-Aid and ordered one yesterday.

[@gregglen-hoodedratmedia]

I've had my 2011 Les Paul Studio since 2012 and I still rock it! It's a total workhorse

[@gibson]

A workhorse indeed!

[@caseykittel]

I’m sad they put on a fretboard binding. Keep the binding off and the pride down. All the other LPs have bindings. I guess I’ll have to buy a used epiphone and call it a day.

[@markdakel9253]

I received my blueberry burst Les Paul studio today, and it has exceeded my expectations, the fit and finish is impeccable, the playing experience is exceptional, the tone is excellent and diverse.

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

It really is beautiful

[@JAL-b4n]

I got a blueberry burst one as well and I agree. It's an exceptional guitar!

[@janosmaiden8219]

I still have my old worn brown studio model, gets more playtime than my standard and even my custom. It just has that something to it that makes me pick it up before anything else!

[@gibson]

We love the guitars we love. :)

[@janosmaiden8219]

@@texasfreedomlover4730 I feel that, if I were to buy another les paul it would be another one of the old studios but this time in worn cherry. They're just absolute work horses!

[@ls1power00me6]

going from a 1992 sg to a 2024 smokehouse satin studio, i absolutely love the studio. the color is so unique. the feel is wonderful. my vintage sg stays in the case and i play the studio.

[@a.j.garrett9639]

It was so nice that you guys really delved into the coil tapping versus coil splitting. I've heard guys talk about it but they never really explained it so clearly and as well as in this video. I really appreciate that you guys did that.

[@rmzzz76]

From that first sound clip around 0:27 I'm sold. I don't know why, but even the nicest IBG Epiphone's like the Greeny and 59' tribute models with Gibson USA electronics, just don't have that that same crisp snap sound, for just a little more, these new Studio models have the mojo.

[@masteryoda498]

My first Gibson Les Paul was a Studio model that I purchased in February 2016, I still play it today, great guitar.

[@rocktorrocks]

I love Les Paul studios. Have a 1990 Alpine white one with ebony board. Already own more Gibsons than anyone should but man I’m tempted by these…the blueberry burst with binding on the neck looking amazing.

[@caseykittel]

Unfortunately for me, I only liked the studio because it didn’t have binding on the neck. How about keeping the binding off and the price down a few hundred.

[@rocktorrocks]

@@caseykittel I guess their thought is that there are so many studios on the used market without the binding they wanted to make something different. Though yeah, if you’re looking to buy a brand new unbound studio there’s really nothing available.

[@rocktorrocks]

@@johnsmith-ug5tp True! I like most of the iterations in their own way.

[@NegativeProcess]

I bought this as my first expensive guitar and my first gibson, i am absolutely blown away by it. I can not get over how amazing it feels to play, and the finish/color is absolutely beautiful. Im so glad i bought it.

[@WayneCribb]

I have wanted a studio for many years ! It time to make it happen in Wine Red all the way. Great video !!

[@AllCreaturesCount]

$1,599 is less than a similar Fender American or PRS with poly finishes. So the bonuses are classic nitro, trap inlays, weight-relief, neck binding, coil taps, and blueberry burst... NICE JOB, Gibson!

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

Really surprised they put traps on it

[@JdeVos]

I have a LP Standard (one of my favourite guitars) and the studio was not on my radar at all until this week...looks like I'm getting one now 😂

[@JAL-cc8jd]

There were 5 blue burst Studios on Sweetwater’s site yesterday morning and they all sold. I think they look great and the price is reasonable compared to other offerings in that price range. I have one on hold and think I’ll go ahead and get it. Nice job, Gibson!

[@voyager7]

That blue studio is the spitting image of a blue studio produced (I believe exclusively) for the Canadian market in the Epiphone Elitist line, circa early 2000's. Thanks for adding yet another guitar to my list lol!!!

[@Tiago_007]

I was about to pull the trigger on an Elitist but I’m thinking I’m getting this one instead.

[@Paulo-ze1tl]

First of all this is awesome. Absolutely love these guitars. I think there is already way too much confusion about the Studio models. In part due to the different names from past models. For example, in 2016 we had the Studio Fade, that was different than the regular Studio. Then, possibly due to confusion, those became just the Faded in 2017. We also had the Tribute, that was merged with the Faded in 2019 and kept the Tribute. Both Faded and Tribute are often referred to as Studios, on Reverb, other used retailers (GC for instance, you sometimes find used Faded sold as Studios), and on social media. The reason I bring this up is that at least since 2016, maybe even longer, the LP Studio (including the T models in 2016 and 2017, not just the HPs) sported push-pull coil tap. That was one of the upgrades that you got from the Studio relative to the Faded and Tribute. Meaning we cave coil tap on Studios for maybe over a decade, or close to it. In my opinion, bringing up that a studio from, I think, 2010, that were more similar the recent Fadeds, didn't have coil tap only add to the confusion. Just my 2 cents. On a separate note, please bring back the Worn Brown Faded.

[@gibson]

Appreciate you Paulo!

[@Paulo-ze1tl]

@@gibson Thank you. Didn't mean to sound overly critical. This was the best explanation of the difference between Split and Tap. Jim is an absolute legend. He always manages to fully grab my attention every time he talks. The only reason I brought it up was that even in the comment section of this very video and on reddit, I've see people talking about the price of these new Studios in a negative way while they take the Tribute or some even the 2018 Faded are a reference point. Considering, Fender's American Pro Strat was the exact same price as a Studio back in 2016/17, and now the Studio is less than the American Pro II Strats MSRM, I'de say the price on these Studios are pretty reasonable. As a consumer I'd love to see sub 1k prices like we did for the Faded and Tribute models back in 2017, but I that might be a tall order. For Studios the price seems very reasonable and the only reason there is this criticism regarding price is confusion. With that said, there is only so much you guys can do to address that.

[@AndyDemos]

Very cool updates to the old Studio guys. That Wine Red would be my jam!

[@betojara9773]

I’ve had my 1991 cherry 🍒 red studio since about 96’or 97’. I love it til this day! She’s my favorite 🎸 original pickups and had her professional cleaned and adjusted to my liking (TLC)now she’s awesome like the day I bought her 👍🏽

[@gustavoledezma9373]

the BBs instead of the 490s was a good change

[@CVieg]

Really love the work and the thoughts behind all the actions taken for their instruments

[@markdakel9253]

It's a beautiful instrument with great tones; I want to check one out. Hopefully, my local guitar stores will have a few in stock so I can get one.

[@terryeaster1]

The unsung hero of the video.. that falcon amp

[@enlat2003]

I've been debating on which color to get, but luckily that was sorted out for me as I was able to score the Ebony on Reverb for $999 (Yep the 2024 version). Listed used/excellent condition with only a couple hours of play time. Already on it's way, looking forward to getting this beauty and put it through the paces. 😎

[@mrelmoresmusiclab]

Ordered the Blueberry Burst yesterday. Had to have this one to compliment my TV Yellow LPS with P90's This guitar is pretty sick! Can't wait to try it out.

[@JAL-cc8jd]

Got my blueberry burst yesterday. It is frickin’ amazing! I have a Tribute, 2 Deluxe’s, and a Classic, but this new Studio might be my new favorite and I think it’s a great value. You will love it.

[@larryyork1146]

glad i got my studio in tangerine orange in 2021, these prices now are crazy.

[@SlabISO]

Gibson Studio’s just have a special sound..! I’ve no idea why they should sound more ‘raw’, but love the sound and playability

[@michaelallen434]

I like my studios as much as my standards. Just great guitars. May have to add one of these new ones to the collection.

[@gibson]

Rock on!

[@RC51Rod]

I have 4 les pauls. 89 standard, 92 studio lite, 94 studio, and a 05 studio. Personally, I feel the binding is a downgrade. The stress felt about finding the right person to refret the 89 is weighing heavy on me. My 94 studio has been in a fire, soaked, refretted and is absolutely amazing. No stress about the nibs!

[@TheRealChetManley]

If binding costs so much why are they able to do it on sub $200 guitars from Asia? No doubt American labor is more expensive, but there is a heck of a markup on these guitars. Have to fund the stockholders as well...

[@DavidJosephBoth]

Labor and time are in USD.. the finish process changes also... and the rate of return (people will nitpick on a nitro guitar like a poly guitar... one is more difficult to avoid finish problems on. Poly is far less likely to screw up between factory to store floor, to your house also. Nitro is delicate. The binding is done by hand in gibson, the channels are routed probably with cnc. you can get binding on a cheap guitar, but it's also cheap binding, and not hand done in the same manner. it would add about 200 to the price. so they'd break the 2k mark for a stuido, and they know the market isn't there. They also are the company "gibson" they expect to have at least a certian amount overhead profit vs labor and materials. As they should, they have a name and trademark designs second to no other (copied by tons) in the guitar industry. Of course they want a profit also.

[@DavidJosephBoth]

if you don't want the name and way they build it, you could get a ltd ec-1000 22 fret. something worth looking in to. They come loaded with custom type appointments from foreign labor, poly etc.

[@jessemuscato]

Start making the studios like you did from 90 to 95 and everybody will go crazy and will not complain about the price at all

[@adriandavidm.guillen3825]

P90s option

[@brentonfeinberg9298]

Pickin up a CherrySun this week🤩

[@scarecrow33]

I went in to buy one today and I went home with a used Tobacco Burst Tribute. Don’t get me wrong the new studios play great, I just prefer maple necks (in general) and satin finishes. I also wasn’t a fan of the fretboard binding.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Never liked the weight relief myself. I prefer a bit of weight and believe it adds to the tone.

[@mdshack6371]

Heavy guitars resonate against your hip bone brother. Vibrations

[@mylogify]

Never liked No weight relief, or no light weight mahogany on Les Paul... All of those examples with weight relief sounded so good, on videos I watched... I have heard from many people, they don't play Les Paul Standard's as much as they do on other guitars, just because they weight a ton. It even hurts your leg when sitting down. People love 1959 reissue's the most, it's 8 lbs or less, in most cases, because light weight mahogany which is rare... Well, everyone has their own style :). I respect people that like heavy Les Pauls...

[@JAL-cc8jd]

Got a blueberry burst coming later today. Can't wait to try it out!

[@gibson]

I hope it serves you well!

[@JAL-cc8jd]

@@gibson OMG this thing is amazing! The fit and finish is perfect. The color is absolutely gorgeous. The bound fretboard with nibs feels great. And while I didn’t like the BB Pro pickups in my SG Modern, I think they sound fantastic in the Studio so I won’t be swapping them out anytime soon. Great job, Gibson! This is my 8th new guitar from you this year and they’re all winners! My guitar bucket list is pretty much complete. 😀

[@gibson]

That's so great to hear!

[@wilhelmtheconquerer6214]

I would've gotten rid of the pickguard, pickup covers and the trapezoid inlays, as those are all purely visual appointments. I would've also went with the Les Paul axcess body contours, a Harmonica bridge, TP-6 tailpiece, and locking tuners, as well as a 57 classic pup in the neck and a dirty fingers in the bridge

[@ereimul1444]

i could listen to Jim DeCola all day. love those studio. i might pull my trigger to get the blue berry burst. still waiting for the new Les Paul Classic tho.

[@Hasselblad9999]

Just purchased a Les Paul studio in wine red it’s on the backseat of the car waiting to get home plugged in and played. 😜

[@TheBoomtown4]

I’d just take the pots out and replace with 50’s wiring. Probably add grovers. Looks great!

[@rudolphpyatt4833]

If it were possible, I would use this as the basis for a Made To Measure as follows: Delete the bridge pickup, delete the coil tap. But I suspect that you can't do that.

[@AlexRGuitar]

That wine red looks so amazing!!

[@gibson]

It really does!

[@JourneymanActor]

I know it's not tradition but how about an SG Studio? For those of us who want a double cut.

[@jcwoodstl]

what would the difference be? they really can't do a more basic version of an already basic guitar

[@JourneymanActor]

@jcwoodstl same setup, electronics, binding, etc. but no single cut body style. Instead, an SG body style.

[@darrylheld345]

Gibson should have consulted every person in these comments prior to releasing this guitar. 125 years in business, they could sure use some tips from a bunch of guys watching KZbin videos on the toilet.

[@ApeMan-j2v]

FINALLY! Someone gets it. 😂

[@cimmeriakurt]

Aren't the guys on the toilet the potential customer?

[@joshpointoh]

​@cimmeriakurt not the ones saying "you're paying twice as much for a name"

[@JaimeCerrada]

From Cambridge dictionary: - Budget : an amount of money available to spend. - Budget: cheap, inexpensive

[@christianboddum8783]

I think the term coil tap here adds more confusion to the topic. Controlled, partial or tuned split would be a better term IMO

[@eccentric0official]

That blueberry burst looks awesome!

[@luizdiaz5196]

I was so ready to be negative but i think i want one...

[@caseykittel]

I wish it didn’t have binding. Why didn’t they keep it off? Not they are charging more too. They could have kept off the biding and saved us all some cash. Hehe.

[@albertcoelho8313]

One benefit of that Les Paul is definitely the coil taps none of them had that besides I think the modern?

[@fretout]

You keep saying “under $2 Grand like it’s a good thing. That’s insanely high for a Gibson Les Paul Studio. Especially when these were selling at $800 retail just a few years before they were discontinued. I love Gibsons, but this price point makes no sense.

[@Fiberoptiks]

Yeah, the modern studio is a lot more enticing but those are already getting close to 3000 CAD so I'm really hesitant on the whole "under 2k" thing. Unless it's under the modern price wise, I'm not really interested in it.

[@JAL-cc8jd]

I think these look great! Wish I’d seen them yesterday because I ordered an Eastman SB59 for $1,899 because I wanted something a little different and affordable and was so impressed with their T484 I recently bought. I have heard the SB59 is on par with Gibson Custom Shop quality, which I can believe based on the T484. However, I have purchased 4 new Gibson LP’s this year: a Tribute, a Classic, and 2 Deluxes (I put P90’s in one of them). Also 3 SG’s, too. All of them fantastic. Love ‘em. I will certainly consider getting one of these new Studio models in the future. I’m a little overstocked and underfunded at the moment. 😂 Keep up the great work, Gibson!

[@JAL-cc8jd]

@@texasfreedomlover4730 True, there are a lot of used Studios out there for sure, which I’m sure keeps the values down unfortunately. I likely will swap the pickups on the Eastman when I get it because I have a Heritage H-150 that has SD 59’s on it, which sound good on that one but I wouldn’t mind something different. I have a set of Tonerider Birminghams I might use in it, or I might try some Bare Knuckle Stormy Mondays in it. Seth Lovers or Pearly Gates would be nice as well. Too many good choices! 😊

[@Banokleez]

He's talking to people that don't have to worry about it like most of us

[@JAL-cc8jd]

@@texasfreedomlover4730 Very true. Hopefully values will climb over time. I’d hate to lose too much if I ever decide to sell.

[@benlogan430]

These studios are freakin cool beans 🫘!!!

[@gibson]

No, you are!

[@danielbarza8600]

No poker chip just looks wrong before we even get started. Throw in weight relief, no more, hard shell case, and this bums me right out. Reissue the wine red studio from 1991. It was a beast.

[@R1GAMBLER]

2003/06ish Platinum Studio, were the coolest Studios Gibson ever did... please bring them back! 🩶

[@waynegram8907]

The Coil Tap Capacitor Question, It sounds like there are two different capacitors one capacitor#1 in parallel and one capacitor#2 in series during the coil tap? to pass certain frequencies and others frequencies are grounded out

[@dogpdsound]

Got mine when they were 800.00. I like it better then my 2012 Tradition.

[@psychorock83]

wow big difference, especially on the depth and definition of the sound..but is also cheaper anyway new studio is a great guitar for the bucks no doubt.

[@WayneCribb]

Beautiful !

[@cowboygypsey]

Thats $3500 in Australia, no discounts here with the the U.S. dollar around 67cents.

[@altemose_prime]

I agree, that’s an $850 guitar.

[@cromBumny]

Keep going Gibson!

[@corkbour7708]

Might be missing coil tap (don’t care), but I’ve been happy with my Tribute w/P90’s.

[@paulkreeft2091]

That les Paul standard is so nice! Is that unburst or amber?

[@michaelaiello9525]

I know it’s different, but I kinda prefer the Tribute because of the exposed cap looking like binding, and the Specials and Juniors for the open pore finishes and screaming P-90’s. I’m not sure what would make the Studio jump the list for me. So many other Gibsons are in my “dream guitar” list that again, the Studio doesn’t make the cut. C’mon.. under 2K! Either I’ll save up for what I really want or more than likely grab another Fender.

[@Douglas_I]

Is there a Murphy lab studio?

[@wiseguy9202]

So it costs and additional $1000 for body binding and an inlayed headstock? We're acting as if this isn't looking exactly like a Standard from a distance. This is not the basic workhorse Studio we all know. But I do really want one of these in black.

[@BlackkathDead-jg1fh]

I need i want to playing this les paul some time with friend in studio work

[@amslu]

What about proper ripper/rd/eb3 releases?

[@michaelblaney4461]

Don't hold your breath Gibson hates bassists 😮 I think epiphone is going to make a Mike Dirnt bass , probably be 1700

[@SBsoton]

I always wondered does the weight relief,chambers in the body,make what wood it's made from irrelevant,as it surely has an effect on tone?

[@mylogify]

Maybe so slightly, I dunno if even noticible but still doesn’t mean it’s not resonate, it still sounds very cool.

[@b3pahunter546]

I bought an off brand electric for $40. It looked solid body, but it was actually semi-hollow. It would sustain for 32 seconds, where my solid LP only sustained for 16 seconds...so it makes a difference.

[@Gratefulman1965]

I bought my one and only Gibson Les Paul studio in 1984 in San Francisco for 525.00 It was a 1983 Norlin era with chainsaw case. It was on display right next to Craig Chaquico’s lefty strat for sale. It’s hard to believe that a new studio can be had at under 2K. Seems awfully expensive. At this point spend a little more and get a used or new standard.

[@PlatinumBlack90038]

Binding is a Gibson hallmark and tradition-it adds beauty, comfort, and a defining visual outline-and it is a nightly ritual for me and my wife. ⛦🕯⛦

[@MikaelLV]

Do they come without the pickguard? I know I can take it off, but the screw holes don't look great.

[@CamiloVelandia]

Pretty cool!!

[@samsoliva]

Just give me an ES-339 with antique blues burst (that's not a limited edition) AND with binding in its f-holes. I may as well buy 6x Eastman T484s with the cost of the Murphy Lab/Custom Shop.

[@JAL-cc8jd]

I recently got an Eastman T484 and it’s absolutely flawless. I too wanted to get a Gibson ES-339, but didn’t want to spend $3,500. I did get the new Studio in blueberry burst and it’s incredible. So I got 2 great guitars and still spent quite a bit less than just the ES-339 would have been.

[@adamelliott9581]

My trad pro v is only 4 years old and got a warped fretboard tongue near the neck pickup now it buzzez no matter what:( took it to a luthier idk if it’s fixable

[@kendrickblevins8859]

I remember the first studios in1983 had dot inlays.

[@tomM130]

Maybe they listened to the complaints about the price and the satin finish of the Modern studio.

[@MasterMojo85]

I wish you would have compared the Studio with the 60s Standard since they also got the Burstbuckers Pro and should sounds a lot fatter than the 50s Standard model.

[@mylogify]

Good pricing in U.S. but in Europe why do they have to cost 400 Euro's more? Other than that, really loved this guitar specifically.

[@kens.5095]

To my ears, the Standard had more depth and breadth than the Studio. Nothing that couldn't be remedied via electronics if a Studio owner wanted to clone the Standard's tone. I have a 90s Studio with P90s and it's still one of my main guitars.

[@edwardgrantmusicnyc]

I still don’t understand why you took out the 498t490r set…

[@gregkoelling615]

They need to add a 50s profile neck. My arthritic hands can't take the 60s slim and I'm sure there are others who prefer the 50s profile.

[@garickmendezpadilla8133]

Get the tribute or traditional

[@gregkoelling615]

@@garickmendezpadilla8133 Thanks, Garick

[@younicbic]

what's the difference

[@gregkoelling615]

@@younicbic The 60s profile is much thinner than a 50s neck. There are fans of each but I need the fatter neck due to arthritis. There once was a time I could play either but those days are gone.

[@younicbic]

@@gregkoelling615 sorry to hear that, thanks for explanation

[@cgh1026]

As a Les Paul studio guitar owner, they are absolutely awesome!!!no joke they are that good.. I know people have issues with price point but to be honest once you hold a Gibson it is totally different experience than any other guitar in the best way, and you know your holding a real guitar it’s that simple. Trust me ,you will never look at the other guitars the same way. You don’t need many guitars all you need is a Gibson!!!

[@BlackkathDead-jg1fh]

Cool colour blu black

[@zaldum386]

You should have kept these traditional studios with 9 hole relief, its sounds much muxh better than the modern weight relief.

[@JPMongeS]

I don't need 5 reasons, I just need the money man! 🤣

[@garickmendezpadilla8133]

Is it possible to add a poker chip to these? Or do i have to spend an extra $500 for that?

[@latorta1000]

Why did you change the original design the LP studio from the 90s with no binding on the neck and the 498 and 490 pickups is the best design. Honestly, it just looks weird with the bound neck and no binding on the body. What happened to the white Paul studio?

[@fadiinspace]

I think this guitar is great I just dont understand the role of the (also) new les paul studios modern in satin finish. It makes it more confusing. I would have only one in the collection , would keep everything here but add the carved heel joint and the Grover tuners from the satin model.

[@jcwoodstl]

Here is the issue, the vast majority of us don't want the carved heel joint

[@charlesbolton8471]

@@jcwoodstl Then there’s the other issue that those (the Moderns) are $400 more expensive than these new Studios. For what it’s worth, to all the people complaining about the price of these in the video they are $100 less expensive than the Studio model that was discontinued earlier this year when the Modern Studios came out. Of course, everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion, but my opinion is that this new one is better than the Modern Studio or the previous Studio from the last few years.

[@tonnyandre4776]

Shipping to Brazil?

[@onnostomp7138]

Sounds terrific. Of course a standard LP sounds still better

[@neil6438]

I still like my tribute model.

[@Mottspockets]

My satin wine red Studio Modern is sweet like a new corvette with zero miles on it...better value than most their lineup as well

[@Polelovers23]

Sir why gibson sg tribute were discontinued? Its a great instrument actually😮

[@michaelblaney4461]

So they can bring it back at a higher price 😮

[@Polelovers23]

@@michaelblaney4461 yeah tell me about it. Sometimes gibson is being ridiculous about the price and spec of the guitar they offered. I feel gibson try to bring the epiphone by selling almost the same price tag. I do believe gibson for me is the great instrument and i can feel premium offered by them. For me why not just go gibson rather epiphone inspired by gibson 2024 simply bcoz of price comprassion

[@stuckinchaselandia6427]

These sure beat the hell out of those Modern Lite POS. I mean why would anyone buy one of those over this?

[@rustisamust9079]

Looks like a Tribute in new colours.

[@optimusminimus-v3d]

Why anyone would get hung up over the lack of binding is a mystery.

[@silverman169]

This is me unfortunately. Binding and block inlays are a must for me visually on a Les Paul.

[@fretout]

@@optimusminimus-v3d IMHO, binding feels better to play on…most of the time.

[@jcwoodstl]

Binding has a certain feel to it that I prefer

[@JAL-cc8jd]

I have a Tribute without binding and I love it, but I definitely prefer binding. It does have a nice look and feel to it.

[@moonie1980]

personally speaking...the binding is a must have look...if im gonna buy a les paul i want the full proper look. i like the fact that they have now added binding to the fret board, and one could scrape there own on the body...but for 1600 notes.....i could just buy a used les paul standard from reverb. but kudos to gibson, these are the best studios yet IMHO.

[@xMaoxoaMx]

Almost 2 grand for a studio, wth. For that money you could get a top of the line Eastman or Maybach.

[@jcwoodstl]

and then when you go to sell your Eastman you realize that nobody wants it and it isn't worth nearly what you paid for it

[@garickmendezpadilla8133]

@@brianmckenzie1318where?

[@toraksel]

Is $1600 really an outlier for a made-in-USA guitar from one of the major brands? I love my Fender Tele, but looking at the cheapest Tele that Fender makes in the U.S. right now, the American Performer, it's a much worse deal imho at $1500 (currently discounted by a couple hundred as an update is supposedly around the corner). I'm not familiar with the brands you list, but it looks like they're made in China and in the Czech Republic, respectively, and you you might not think it's worth it but U.S.-made guitars will be more expensive. You can also find some excellent made-in-China Les Pauls by Epiphone. I love my Prophecy (now $900), it's a great complement to my Gibson LP Standard; a friend of mine has the Epiphone 59 LP Standard ($1300), which is also a great guitar, and it has CustomBuckers!

[@xMaoxoaMx]

@@toraksel Well, MIA is only a selling point for americans, so the rest of the world would go with a MIM Strat/Tele which goes for way less and is imo well priced as an entry level to the big boy brands.

[@toraksel]

@@xMaoxoaMx I know plenty of people in Europe and Japan who think it's generally worth it to pay a premium for MIA guitars, I don't think it really matters where you live. But why are MIM Fenders better priced entry-level guitars than Epiphone Les Pauls made in China? Kind of the same concept - both are cheaper than their MIA versions, often by a lot. Still great guitars.

[@schneiderdede]

So the modern studios are 1799 now on Gibsons website

[@christophercortez7191]

I think adding neck binding is sort of a miss given the meat and potatoes ideology of the instrument. Same with the coil tapping and splitting. Again this is just going against the point of this guitar. Maybe dot inlays would have been a better choice for inlay on the fretboard. I think the cream plastics was a good move and so are the Burstbucker Pros. For all the stuff that I dont think work, maybe Grover tuners would have been a nice addition. Bare bones but functional for the studio.