Gibson USA Les Paul Studio Session Cherry Modern
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A Redesigned Les Paul Studio: The "Studio Tool" Spirit, Modernized
The Les Paul Studio has established itself as an obvious choice for those seeking the Les Paul DNA (set neck, humbuckers, mahogany/maple combination) in a more straightforward format focused on musical efficiency. This Les Paul Studio Session follows this logic while going further: improved ergonomics, wood selection enhanced by a carved AA figured maple top, and especially electronics designed to cover a wide range of situations, from studio recording to stage performance. The Cherry finish and cream plastics add an elegant vintage touch without excessive decoration.Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This Les Paul targets the intermediate to advanced guitarist looking for a "main" electric guitar capable of handling nearly all genres. The SlimTaper neck profile promotes fast and precise playing, whether in tight rhythm or lead. Thanks to the coil split, phase, and bypass options, it naturally transitions from rock and hard rock to blues, pop, funk (clearer, snappier sounds in split mode), and studio contexts where varying textures without changing instruments is essential.The Sound
The acoustic foundation is typically Les Paul: a mahogany body that provides density, mid-low frequencies, and sustain, complemented by a carved maple top that adds brightness, attack, and definition in the upper spectrum. The set mahogany neck enhances vibration transfer between neck and body, resulting in a "solid" feel, generous sustain, and a very musical response on sustained notes.Regarding pickups, the '57 Classic in the neck position favors round lows, singing mids, and a vintage grain perfect for smooth leads, rich chords, and thick clean tones. The '57 Classic Plus at the bridge pushes the output level slightly higher for more presence and bite, ideal for riffs, solos that cut through the mix, and more aggressive rhythms. The push/pull controls multiply possibilities: the coil tap (split) delivers airier, sharper tones; the phase offers more hollow and expressive colors in the middle position; and the Pure Bypass routes the bridge pickup directly to the output for immediate attack and an ultra-direct signal path.
Technical specifications
| Category | Single cut | Scalloped | Simple |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Red |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | ||
| Shape | Les Paul | Fret Size | medium jumbo |
| Wood | mahogany | Inlays | acrylic trapezoids |
| Weight Relief | Ultra Modern weight relief | Nut Width | 1.694" / 43.0276 mm |
| Top | carved, AA figured maple | Nut | Graph Tech |
| Finish | Cherry | Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Keystone buttons |
| Plastics | cream (Cream Plastics) | Bridge | Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic |
| Construction | set neck (glued-in) | Tailpiece | Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Profile | SlimTaper | Knobs | Gold Top Hat |
| Heel | Modern Contoured Heel (optimized upper fret access) | Hardware Finish | chrome |
| Fingerboard | ebony, bound | Neck Pickup | '57 Classic |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Bridge Pickup | '57 Classic Plus |
| Scale Length | 24.75" / 628.65 mm | Selector | 3-position switch |
| Number of Frets | 22 | Controls | 2 push/pull volume (coil tap), 2 push/pull tone (phase & Pure Bypass) |
Questions frequently asked
What pickups are equipped on the Gibson USA Les Paul Studio Session Cherry Modern?
The '57 Classic pickups at the neck and '57 Classic Plus at the bridge combine a vintage tone with increased output at the bridge side. The neck pickup favors round lows, while the bridge pickup adds more bite to riffs and solos.
Does the Les Paul Studio Session allow coil splitting of the humbuckers?
Two push/pull volume controls activate coil tap on the humbuckers, offering airier and more incisive tones. The two push/pull tone controls provide access to phase and Pure Bypass of the bridge pickup.
What is the neck profile and scale length?
The glued-in mahogany neck features a SlimTaper profile, a 24.75-inch (628.65 mm) scale length, and an ebony fingerboard with a 12-inch radius. Its 22 medium jumbo frets and Modern Contoured Heel facilitate playing in the higher registers.
Is the Les Paul Studio Session weight relieved?
An Ultra Modern weight relief is integrated into the mahogany body beneath the sculpted AA figured maple top.
What case is supplied with this guitar?
A Soft Shell Case is included. The hardware features Grover Rotomatic tuners with Keystone buttons, an Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge, and an Aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece.
