Gibson Les Paul Studio (USA, )
This is a Gibson Les Paul Studio that I have owned since new. Bought in August . Don't go comparing this guitar to the Studio that you saw in your local guitar exchange at the weekend. This is a different kettle of fish altogether. The s were the best era for Gibson quality since the early '60s and these guitars are rightly sought-after. The quality is more akin to, often even exceeding, a modern Les Paul Standard or Custom. That's no exaggeration. Read up on these. Solid mahogany, with a solid maple cap and a flawless ebony fingerboard. You can't even get real ebony on a Les Paul Custom nowadays. That's how far standards have dropped at Gibson compared to the s. This one, being almost a quarter of a century old, has some of the classic wear that is associated with Gibson Les Pauls. There is some sweet yellowing of the trapezoid inlays and a gorgeous lacquer checking that runs across the body. From a distance it doesn't really show, but up close and under light it creates this fantastic 'cracked mirror' effect. Importantly, none of the body checking has exposed wood, so you get all the cool looks without it appearing tatty up close. People pay HUNDREDS of pounds extra to get this kind of appearance on a new guitar. This is all natural. One tiny ding on the edge of the body that no-one will notice (I think it was there for months before I did). '59 neck profile. Chrome hardware all in excellent condition. Weighs just over 9lbs and has not been subjected to the horrors of the modern 'chambering' that Gibson has been performing since late . Has had a recent pro setup, with full fret level and dress. Plays incredibly smoothly and sounds flawless. Comes with a genuine Hiscox hard case. No posting and trades are incredibly unlikely. Will only consider higher value Gibsons, ESPs and PRSs (I have cash to add). Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit