Gibson USA Les Paul Modern Studio Smokehouse Satin

An icon reimagined for the modern era

A direct descendant of the legendary Les Paul Studio, the Modern Studio retains the "no-frills" DNA that has made the model famous in the studio and on stage, while incorporating improvements from the Les Paul Modern. The compound radius ebony fingerboard, contoured heel, and expanded electronics place this version at the crossroads of classic and contemporary, with an ideal positioning for discerning guitarists seeking the reliability of a Studio and the flexibility of a Modern.

For whom and for what styles?

Perfect for intermediate to expert guitarists, this Les Paul excels in rock, hard rock, blues, and metal, while also opening up to funk, pop, and indie thanks to the coil tap and phase control. Its SlimTaper neck and optimized access to the upper frets make it a great partner for fast solos, precise rhythms, and sessions where one switches between registers.

The sound

The duo 490R (neck) and 498T (bridge) delivers a wide palette: warm mids and smoothness at the neck, incisive attack and tight projection at the bridge. The coil tap offers a brightness closer to a single coil, the phase inversion creates very musical scooped textures in the middle position, and the Pure Bypass sends the signal directly to the output for maximum clarity and dynamics. The mahogany/maple combination enhances sustain and definition, while the Tune-O-Matic/Stopbar duo ensures stable intonation and exemplary note hold.

Recommended compatible accessories

Opt for a set of 10?46 nickel strings (original gauge), a hard case type Les Paul for optimal protection, a comfortable leather strap, a curved capo for 6-string electric guitar, and a quality 1/4" / 6.35 mm jack cable. A floor stand will ensure safe storage at home or in the studio.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Scalloped	Simple
Category	Single cut	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Gradient
Top	Maple	Finishing	Satin
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Black
Nbrs of frets	22

Body shape	Les Paul	Controls	2 push/pull volume (coil tap), 2 push/pull tones (phase & pure bypass)
Body material	Mahogany	Pickup selector	3-way toggle
Weight relief	Ultra Modern	Output jack	1/4" / 6.35 mm
Finish	Satin nitrocellulose lacquer "Smokehouse Satin"	Bridge	Nashville Tune-O-Matic in aluminum
Binding	Single black ply (fingerboard)	Tailpiece	Aluminum stopbar
Profile	SlimTaper with modern contoured heel	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic Keystone buttons
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Pickguard	Black
Fingerboard radius	Compound	Truss rod	Adjustable, black 2-ply "Studio" bell cover
Frets	22, Medium Jumbo	Control knobs	Black Speed
Nut	Graph Tech	Selector tip and washer	Black (washer not mounted)
Nut width	43.053 mm / 1.695"	Pickup rings	Black
Fingerboard width	57.404 mm / 2.26"	Covers	Black jack plate and control covers
Inlays	Acrylic trapezoid	Strap buttons	2
Neck/body joint	Set neck (glued), modern contoured heel	Original string set	.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Neck pickup	490R (humbucker)	Case	Soft case
Bridge pickup	498T (humbucker)	Accessories	Gibson accessory kit included