What is a Les Paul Studio Lite?

Overview. The Les Paul Studio Lite features 500T/496R humbuckers, an unbound Ebony fretboard, and a weight-relieved Mahogany/Chromyte body with Maple Top. Also available in an HSH pickup configuration. Available in Translucent Blue, Black, Red, Amber, and Cherry Sunburst.

What is the lightest Gibson?

Gibson has just introduced a brand new Custom Shop series called the Abort Nacho ’59 Les Paul. Super lightweight one-piece mahogany guitars, they weigh only 7 lbs.

Do Les Paul Standard hold their value?

That means that right now the Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus is holding almost 90% of its value. The demand is high for name-brand Les Paul-style guitars. Still, this is pretty incredible for a guitar made in China.

What does PSL mean Gibson?

This is a PSL (“Pre-Sold Limited”) model, meaning this guitar is part of a small batch of Les Pauls that have these exact specs. Here is what Gibson write about the model: In 1958, Gibson made one more change to the classic Les Paul Standard.

Who plays a Les Paul studio?

Corey Stoot (LL cool J’s guitarist) uses a studio. Dana Cannone of Rusted Root plays a studio baritone. Frank & David Poitvin of Lyzanxia use them amongst the Gothics. Guillaume from Body Fluids uses one next to an Epi Baritone.

What wood is a Gibson Les Paul made of?

mahogany
Its typical design features a solid mahogany body with a carved maple top and a single cutaway, a mahogany set-in neck with a rosewood fretboard, two pickups with independent volume and tone controls, and a stoptail bridge, although variants exist.

How much does a Les Paul Lite weigh?

7.8 lbs
Just of note, this guitar is 7.8 lbs – so it’s lighter than a normal high end Gibby, but don’t let the “lite” fool you. By comparison my Gibson Les Paul Tribute is also 7.8 lbs but double the width ! So you know this guitar has a really dense wood to match it in weight at half the width.

How much should I spend on a Les Paul?

The Quick Answer. The Gibson Les Paul Standard costs around $2500, however Les Paul electric guitars can range from $150 to $3000 for base-level models. Gibson Les Pauls are the most expensive and cost upwards of $1000 whilst the more affordable Epiphone Les Pauls versions cost between $150 and $900.

What does Gibson Custom Shop PSL mean?

The “PSL” part of this Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul stands for “Pre-Sold Limited” – meaning this guitar was a part of a small batch of LPs that had these exact specs.

What’s the difference between a Les Paul Standard and Studio?

The standard features the original solid body that comes with some serious weight but also allows for the authentic Les Paul sound. On the other hand, the Studio model has a slimmer body that weighs much less, meaning the tone changes slightly and is more suited to the upper mids.

Is Gibson really better than Epiphone?

The quality, setup and finish on a Gibson will almost always be superior. However, today’s mass-produced guitars are far better than those made a few decades ago. And you also have to remember that some Gibson guitars can cost up to ten times as much as Epiphone’s!

Are Epiphone Les Pauls lighter than Gibson?

If you are someone who doesn’t enjoy playing heavy instruments, you’re probably going to want to pay attention here: the Gibson Les Paul is actually a bit heavier than the Epiphone Les Paul, but all Les Paul guitars do have a bit of overall heft to them.

What guitar was used in Stairway to Heaven?

For performing this song live, Page used a Gibson EDS-1275 double neck guitar so he would not have to pause when switching from a six to a 12-string guitar, while John Paul Jones utilized a mellotron to replicate the recorders used on the studio recording.

What is the most popular Les Paul guitar?

Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s The Standard is Gibson’s flagship Les Paul and arguably the most iconic. From its beautiful flame maple top, bound body, and mother of pearl Gibson logo to the throaty mid-range bite of its humbucking pickups, this guitar sounds just as good as it looks.