Gibson USA Les Paul Studio Tobacco Burst Modern

A Les Paul Studio designed for efficiency: the essentials of the range, updated

For years, the Les Paul Studio has established itself as a go-to choice for guitarists seeking the core Les Paul sound with a more understated aesthetic than high-end models. This "refreshed" version retains the fundamentals (mahogany body, maple top, set neck) while incorporating stage and studio-oriented features: Ultra Modern lightweight design, more flexible electronics via push/pull, and a deliberately streamlined presentation to prioritize playing.

For which guitarists and styles?

This Gibson Les Paul Studio is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for a reliable, expressive, and versatile electric guitar. Its character is particularly suited to rock, hard rock, blues, pop, and more modern genres requiring a dense and precise sound. The coil tap functions also allow for airier rhythms and more defined arpeggios, without sacrificing Les Paul ergonomics.

The sound

The combination of mahogany + maple top delivers a highly appreciated balance: full, warm lows, a present midrange to stand out in the mix, and a sharper attack thanks to the maple. The set neck enhances sustain and the typical "held" note feel of Les Pauls. On the electronics side, the Burstbucker Pro pickups provide an articulate humbucker character, with bite and great dynamics for crunch and distortion. The push/pull volume controls (coil tap) open up sharper, clearer tones, useful for varying colors live or layering tracks in recording, while the two tone controls allow precise shaping of each pickup.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Category	Single cut	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed
Scalloped	Simple

Shape	Les Paul	Inlays	acrylic trapezoids
Material	mahogany	Bridge	Nashville aluminum Tune-O-Matic
Top	maple	Knobs	Black Top Hat
Binding	single-ply cream; fretboard	Tailpiece	aluminum Stop Bar
Neck	mahogany	Tuners	Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
Profile	SlimTaper	Hardware finish	chrome
Nut width	1.695" / 43.05 mm	Neck pickup	Burstbucker Pro
Fretboard	Indian rosewood	Bridge pickup	Burstbucker Pro 2
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Controls	push/pull volume (coil tap), 2 tone controls
Number of frets	22	Case	Soft Shell
Nut	Graph Tech