Gibson Les Paul Studio Silverburst 2010
Gibson Les Paul Studio, made in USA 2010, silverburst finish. We've had a fair few LP Studios through the shop: they're a reliable, no-nonsense guitar and a handy entry into the world of USA Gibson guitars without cashing in a liver or kidney. But: this is absolutely the first we've ever had in silverburst, and my oh my, it looks very fetching indeed. The 2010-era Studio model had some sensible specs: chambered body with a nice subtle carved maple top, trap inlays, no binding and a slim 60s neck, all tied together with an ABR-1 bridge and a set of Grover kidney bean tuners. It's a practical combo in the hands: it holds tune, plays fast and doesn't ask too much of your poor old shoulders. The frets are in great shape and this is playing very smoothly indeed. The pickups are on the hot side of vintage, so they deliver plenty of low end oomph. The neck is fat and velvet-smooth, while the bridge is growly and bright with a pleasing creamy complexity. The silver has aged a little bit over the last fifteen years, so it's got a slight champagne gold tinge to it, which paired with the black plastics and chrome hardware looks incredible. At time of writing, this appears to be the only LP Studio in this finish available in the country and one of only a couple globally, so don't snooze if you're keen.
Model: Gibson Les Paul Studio
Made: USA, 2010
Serial: 135401486
Finish: silverburst
Body: mahogany, maple carved top, weight relieved
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, slim 60s profile
Weight: 3.540kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Gibson 490R/T humbucker x2
Accessories: Gibson black snakeskin hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and edges and some scuffs on the front around some of the posts. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear and a small dent behind the 10th fret on the back and a dent on the board behind the 5th fret. The back has dimples in the elbow area, middle of the body and near the control cavity as well as scuffs near the neck join. elbow area and back edge. The sides have minor scuffs around the whole body and some small dents and a chip in the elbow area. The front has scuffs around the knobs and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns..
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 9/10, minor wear only