Gibson Electric Les Paul Studio Figured LTD Smokehouse Burst

A Les Paul Studio Designed for Efficiency, with a More Premium "Figured" Touch

For years, the Les Paul Studio has established itself as a direct alternative to more luxurious models: it retains the fundamentals that define a Les Paul (mahogany construction, iconic shape, decidedly electric and expressive orientation), favoring a more understated and stage-oriented approach. This limited edition "Figured LTD" takes the formula further aesthetically, thanks to an AA flamed maple top and a glossy nitro finish, creating an instrument that catches the eye as much as it withstands rehearsals and concerts.

For Which Guitarists and Styles

This Les Paul Studio Figured LTD is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a serious working guitar capable of handling everything from heavy riffs to singing leads, with modern comfort. The SlimTaper neck profile favors fast transitions, bends, and precise playing, while the coil tap electronics broaden the palette to cover rock, hard rock, blues, pop, and many studio situations. For a motivated beginner, it's also an excellent "goal guitar": an expressive instrument that responds finely to right-hand nuances and volume adjustments.

The Sound

The mahogany (body and neck) + maple (top) duo remains a classic recipe: mahogany provides dense low-mids, a rounded attack, and natural sustain, while maple adds definition and bite, particularly useful for standing out in a mix. The Les Paul format, combined with the Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, enhances note sustain and stability, with a crisp pick response.
Regarding pickups, the Burstbucker Pro at the neck and bridge offer a balance between warmth and precision: the neck pickup delivers thick, singing tones perfect for smooth leads and velvety rhythms; the bridge pickup has a sharper attack, ideal for riffs, crunchy tones, and cutting solos. The 2 push/pull volume controls (coil tap) allow switching to clearer, airier textures, useful for arpeggios, pop/funk rhythms, or more "snappy" sounds, while retaining the ability to instantly return to thick distortion. The 2 tone controls complete the picture: by adjusting volumes and tones, you can shift from a modern, precise register to warmer, vintage colors without changing guitars.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit the electronics (push/pull and volume nuances), a good-quality 6.35 mm jack cable and a tuner (pedal or clip-on) are simple and truly universal choices. The soft case is already included, facilitating transport and protecting the instrument daily.

Technical specifications

Body shape	Les Paul	Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm
Material	mahogany	Number of frets	22
Top	AA flamed maple	Nut	Graph Tech
Body finish	glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Bridge	aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Neck material	mahogany	Tailpiece	aluminum Stop Bar
Neck profile	SlimTaper	Tuners	Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
Nut width	43.05 mm / 1.69"	Neck pickup	Burstbucker Pro
Fingerboard	rosewood	Bridge pickup	Burstbucker Pro
Fingerboard inlay	acrylic trapezoids	Controls	2 Push/Pull Volume (Coil Tap), 2 Tone