Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Yes, made very well. So far so good, I've had Lps for 26yrs and counting. Reliability How has it stood up over time? We shall see; I have no doubts. General Your general opinion of this product. It's a well made guitar without the bling. Feels, sounds, looks, and tastes like a Les Paul! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? It has a chambered body, so not as heavy as the older LPs. Neck feels great, not to chunky but not slim either. Controls are standard LP controls. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? This model has a nice balanced sound. Pickups are are Burstbuckers so you can play any style of music you want. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The worn finish is nice and neat. No flaws to speak of. Action How was the action out of the box? Action out of the box was good to go!

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? yes. Reliability How has it stood up over time? 2 weeks of playing every day and works very well. General Your general opinion of this product. a nice les paul for the price.sounds better than my fender strat! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? light weight,nice feel to the neck.better than my 20yr old les paul speical! Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? ac/dc to country the sound is perfect.and notes last forever. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? nice finish,but wish the faded brown was a little lighter.wish I had ordered the blue. Action How was the action out of the box? the action was set up perfect right out of the box.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? IT'S A GIBSON USA!!!! What more can I say???? Also, 12 Payment Plan was a great "deal"!!!! Couldn't pass it up!!!! Reliability How has it stood up over time? Only had the LP a few days....Expect it will last for many years with a little TLC!!!! General Your general opinion of this product. A REAL BARGAIN FOR THE $$$ INVESTED!!!! A GIBSON USA FOR UNDER A GRAND!!!! Really compliments my Strats, Teles & Epis!!!! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Regarding weight, much lighter that Les Pauls I've played in the past!!!! Comfortable "hanging" on my shoulder!!!! Like the "grainy" finished neck....Comfortable to play!!!! Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Burstbucker Pros are really "hot"!!!! I LOVE THEM!!!! Tone depends on what amp I'm playing through of course....Different sounds from my Marshall, Crate or Rogue!!!! Also sounds great through my Digitech pedal!!!! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Really like the "faded" stain....Mine is more a dark cherry/maroon than a cherry finish....Also the like the "grainy" wood....It's something "different"....A real conversation piece!!!! Action How was the action out of the box? ACTION WAS REALLY GREAT OUT OF THE BOX!!!! No buzzing, intonation right on, stays in tune!!!! However, I will take it to my guitar "tech" to have it "tweaked" & maybe replace the strings!!!!

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? HEY!!!! IT'S A GIBSON USA!!!! What else can I say???? Reliability How has it stood up over time? Only had the LP for a few days....Expect it will last for many years with a little TLC!!!! General Your general opinion of this product. Very high quality for the price!!!! UNDER A GRAND!!!! Has the features you want in a genuine Gibson Les Paul without the hefty pricetag!!!! Also comes with a heavily padded Gibson USA gig bag!!!! Really don't think I'll have to invest in a case....(Unless I go "on the road again", like Willie Nelson!!!!).... Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Very easy to play....Neck is quite comfortable & fast....Guitar is nice & lightweight compared to other Les Pauls I've & owned & played!!!! Doesn't hurt my shoulder, etc. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Pickups are typical Gibson Burstbuckers....Tone is what I expected....Tone also depends on what type of amp you run it through....Various sounds with my Marshall & Crate amps & Digitech pedal!!!! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Mine is more maroon than cherry....Actually like this color better!!!! Also like the grain of the wood....A few minor scratches on the pickguard....Easily removed them with auto polishing compound & a soft cloth....One very minor "dent" in the neck, however, I can tolerate that!!!! HEY, IT'S A GIBSON USA!!!! Action How was the action out of the box? Action was quite nice out of the box!!!! Intonation was quite good!!!! However, I will take it to my guitar tech to have it "set up" just to be certain!!!!

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? No doubt Gibson guitars are built well. I will give this a 5 stars. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Well I only played this several times but I'm sure since this is well made, it will last. General Your general opinion of this product. I like the overall rounded body and the neck. The frets have no buzzing sound. I will credit how the guitar was set up here. The string height is perfect. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? It plays well. The neck is straight, I will give the neck thru a credit here. All the controls are flawless just like it should be on all guitars. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? This is where the Gibson separates itself from other guitars. Pickups on this guitar is bright, excellent for blues picking. Sparkly clean when playing this guitar on clean channel. I'm using a mesa boogie so, I will need to change the bridge pickup to reduce the hum or just throw in a noise gate in front of it. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I like the fact that I can still see the wood grain after they've applied the stain on this guitar. It's attractive that way for me. Action How was the action out of the box? Action is perfect right out of the box. I was surprised the intonation was right on too. Biggest problems on all electric guitars right out of the box is the "G" not staying in tune. This guitar didn't have that problem at all.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Reliability How has it stood up over time? General Your general opinion of this product. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Action How was the action out of the box?

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? I watched the factory tour video on YouTube and was impressed with the factory's quality control. The fit and finish are what I would have suspected. I can't speak to the dependability issue since I've only had it for less than 24 hours, but Gibson has had a great reputation for a very long time. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Can't comment yet. General Your general opinion of this product. Les Paul's were always out of my price range, until now. I read the reviews and watched the YouTube videos before ordering my worn brown Studio with my fingers crossed. It arrived yesterday and I nearly packed it up and sent it back. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The weight is good, much better than some LP's I've played. The neck has a "chunky" look and feel to it but it plays fast and feels solid. The look of the mahogany grain on the back of the neck can fool you into thinking its rough but it's much smoother than it looks. Controls are well positioned and functional. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? I was bonding with this guitar unplugged while watching TV last night and noticed how the whole body resonates when you pick a note or strum a chord. It's no wonder the sustain is so good. I found I could tweak just about any tone I can imagine with these pickups and controls. This is a great guitar at any price. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? This is why I almost sent it back. The stain on the front of the body is blotchy. I think it's probably the way the maple took the stain rather than the quality of the stain job and finish. The baked maple fretboard, sides, and back are beautiful though much darker than the pictures I've seen. The satin nitro finish is very smooth. The inlays look terrific. The chrome is perfect. Headstock/tuners very nice. I still give this guitar a 5 despite the blotchy maple top. Action How was the action out of the box? Action was very playable, string height a little low on the high E and B side resulting in a little buzz midway up the neck. Intonation was spot on. Frets are slightly higher than on my Strat but not a problem. I have to be careful with the light gauge strings though since they can play sharp with too much pressure (bad technique).

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Could have been done up a bit better. For maybe another $100...they could have shined up the top. They could have put some better tuners on it. Pickups sound great. But the back of the neck and back of the guitar has mahogany that isn't sanded fully, it is pitted from the grain. The gig bag is of good quality. For the price, a case probably wasn't possible. Just a TAD more finishing would be nice but again, the price is the deal there. Reliability How has it stood up over time? should be fine. General Your general opinion of this product. Pickups great, neck good, but the back of the neck and the finishing on the outside of the rosewood fretboard (where the binding would normally be) has dents and is poorly finished. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? feel slightly sluggish on the neck due to the back of the neck not being fully sanded and finished to full polished state. I might work on this over time to maybe get it a BIT more smooth by sanding it. Otherwise, just fine. It's not a drastic enough difference to affect playability.. just nitpicking here. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? tone is les paul through and through. maple top combined with mahogany back...timeless combination..timeless tone. clean tone is typical Paul, neck position is strong, bridge pickup position brighter and better for overdrive. neck position is better for toneful and soulful leads. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? at this price, corners have to be cut, FOR SURE> but..you are getting great package. i just WISH they could have sanded the back of the neck and body to being completely smooth without any grain Action How was the action out of the box? great....just right. haven't strobe tuned it yet, but seems intonated up and down the neck. bridge saddles seem to be adjusted to near limits.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? it said it had a baked maple fingerboard but Mine has a rosewood also mine came in a case not a gig bag its very well built though Reliability How has it stood up over time? Ive only had it for a couple weeks but there isnt a doubt in my mind it will stand up General Your general opinion of this product. was kind of concerened on quality because of price but once i got it it proved my doubts wrong Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? its wicked light and but with the satin neck makes it easy to slide up and down the neck is thick but I like it Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I got the worn cherry and it is darker then the picture and looks great Action How was the action out of the box? action as good out of the box didnt like the strings though

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? yes Reliability How has it stood up over time? good so far General Your general opinion of this product. gibson quality at an affordable price,it's tony tiger stuff! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? GOOD with slight adjustments Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? killer,especially out of my 112 peavey Finish How did the stain or paint job look? cool Action How was the action out of the box? good and it's getting better

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? If I reviewd this a day or two after I purchased, I would have panned it. Would not stay in tune, action was high and neck got a slight bend in it. I toyed with the idea of returning it, but decided to wait a few days and see if I could tweek it into playability. I changed the crappy strings, and lowered the action. I adjusted the truss rod and cleaned up the nut (sharp edges, and 'pinging' when trying to tune. Re-did the intonation, and put it back together, and PRESTO! A perfect Les Paul I bought it new on sale for $629.00, and after a day of working on it, I am very pleased. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Had it several months and played about 10 gigs with it. I think after the initial issues were resolved, it will be just fine. I actually am falling in love with this. General Your general opinion of this product. Fantastic, after some tweeking. I was going to return it because it was definitely below the expectations of Gibson, and I own plenty of them. 45 years of playing experience, and I was disappointed with this one right out of the box. However, I couldn't leave it alone, so I sat down and went over this piece from top to bottom, adjusted the action, intonation and truss rod, filed the frets and nut, changed the strings, and rubbed down the finish to remove the rough spots. Not really as bad as I make it sound, but not the quality I expected from Gibson. But after a few hours of work, it is a really cool guitar for the price. It's a keeper for sure. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The frets needed some smoothing and filing, but other than that it felt good. Was not really 'playable' right out of the box, I needed to do some work, but it is always a matter of taste and opinion. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Pickups were spot on, and everything I wanted from a Les Paul Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Really cool looking brown stain flat finish. I polished it by hand and removed some of the slight rough spots, and finish is looking good. I was not sure I would like an all brown, flat finish, but it kinda grew on me over the weeks. I like it. Action How was the action out of the box? Very high, in fact much higher than the usual Les Paul. Maybe this was made during a 'fed raid' on the factory and they wanted to hurry up and ship this before the feds confiscated it. But I adjusted, and it is fine now.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? This guitar is very well built and they are known to last a lifetime or more if cared for properly. Reliability How has it stood up over time? 1952s are still around, so I imagine it will be quite reliable. It takes hell every weekend from me and hasn't budged yet! General Your general opinion of this product. This is a perfect fit for someone who knows Gibson's quality is unmatched, but doesn't want to spend $2000+ for a Les Paul. Epiphones are simply no match for the real thing, sorry!! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? This guitar is very light, but had a great balance. GET STRAP LOCKS!! I dropped it the 1st time I played it, but caught it luckily. The strap knobs are very small. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The neck pickup can go from smooth to howling and the bridge pickup is right in your face and cuts like crazy, very high quality pickups for a guitar less than $1000. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I like the satin finish better than the gloss myself, and it just so happens to be $500 cheaper than the ones with the shiny paint job. Action How was the action out of the box? Action was right on the money, intonation needed a very slight adjustment on 2 strings.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? This is a well made guitar. The finish was actually better than I expected, and not a blemish on it. It is a solid guitar, but not too heavy like the Standard and Custom models. Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? one word Gibson Reliability How has it stood up over time? I've only had it a month, but it appears that it will not have any problems. How has it stood up over time? Well I havent had it but a week but its a Gibson so I would say its going to be here for quite some time General Your general opinion of this product. This is a great little guitar for the money; no it's not the Les Paul Custom I wanted, but it is very affordable, easy to play and Gibson Les Paul quality. It came in its factory sealed box, and was even tuned when I opened it up and played it. Your general opinion of this product. Very nice guitar plays nice finish was nice cant beat it for the money. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Its the best feeling guitar I have ever played and I have played a ton of them. The chambered body makes it lighter than the other Les Pauls so thats really nice. And it dont lose no tone or nothing . How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? This is a fairly light weight guitar, so it won't kill your back to play it for an extended time. The neck is really good, not quite as thick as the Custom and for me that is better and easier to play. Love the rosewood fret board. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The tone is out of this world from bright to thick its got it all. The pick ups can get dirty and give you plenty on the heavier stuff and are nice and mellow sounding for the clean stuff Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The tone can really be what ever you want it to be if you have the right amp. I am using a little 30 watt Marshall with one 10" speaker and the sound is really great. It can get very bright or you can tone it down and get a very warm and plesant tone as well. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Wayyyyyy better than it looks in the pic. this was the only thing I was worried abut when I bought this guitar but once I got it it was awesome I love it. How did the stain or paint job look? This is the cheapest Les Paul out there, so no it doesn't have the Custom finish, but it was actually better than I expected, and it is a good looking guitar. Action How was the action out of the box? it was great out of the box didn't have to touch it How was the action out of the box? The action was great out of the box, didn't have to make any adjustements.

Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Pickups are a little hot for my taste, so I put in 57 Classics and Classic Plus. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Finish looked amazing... I love the understated look. Action How was the action out of the box? Bad, in a word - needed extensive tweaking to be playable live. The PLEK thing is a gimmick. Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Well built and stable. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Had it for a year, no real problems in that time. General Your general opinion of this product. A solid instrument, good for lots of musical styles, though it leans towards overdriven rock. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Chunky neck, but still fast... great for bending and bluesy licks with the thumb wrap.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Flawless - no marks or stains. The electronics function smoothly. Reliability How has it stood up over time? So far so good. General Your general opinion of this product. Heavier than I expected - I'm used to Strats- but I love this instrument. The sound is rich, raunchy, and everything I wanted when I bought the guitar. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Heavy, yes. But the feel is smooth the sound is irreplaceable. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Any tone you like. Depends on the amps and pickups mostly. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I love this finish - sure I'd've loved a Black Beauty, but the price is so right that I don't care. Smooth, well shaped. No problems. Action How was the action out of the box? Frankly, it was the action that kept me away from Gibson. The neck always felt rough to me, but after a few weeks of playing the LP Studio, I feel the action is better than I thought.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Built like a tank. Years of service with this one Reliability How has it stood up over time? I'm going on 2 years and no sign of any problems. This guitar will last a lifetime no doubt General Your general opinion of this product. This is Gibsons best values in guitars. The sound is pure Gibson Les Paul. It plays great, sounds awesome and built to take a beating. Worth every penny. It will be a sad day if Gibson ever discontinues this model. It's the perfect working mans Les Paul. No bells and whistles, just all the Les Paul tone you'll ever need!!! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Feels a little on the chunky side but extremely comfortable. Even with my short fingers it's very playable. The rosewood fretboard is as smooth as silk Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Super versatile, from mellow to crunch and everything in between. A classic rock machine Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Finish is a beautiful smooth satin that really shows off the gorgeous mahogany woodgrain Action How was the action out of the box? Mine was set up perfectly right out of the box. No adjustments required. Action was low and the Gibson factory strings are very nice

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? solid! the Gibson quality shows! Reliability How has it stood up over time? have only owned it a month.... Time will tell. But!! It is a Gibson and it feels solid as a rock! General Your general opinion of this product. I bought this to replace a 30+ year old es335 I have had since '85. I already liked the modest appearance of this guitar from the photos I had seen online. When I pulled her out of the box, I wasn't disappointed. Liked it even better. Once I plugged her in and played her for the first time, I was in love. My favorite guitar that I own (i have a couple gibson, 2 fenders, a guild, a kay and a couple others) is my es335.... But, this guitar is my favorite to play. In fact, this is one of the nicest playing guitars i have ever had in my hands. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? best playing guitar I own! Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Tone, in my opinion, is fantastic. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I love the unpretentious look of this guitar. Action How was the action out of the box? Action was absolutely perfect out of the box. It needed no tweaking at all.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? I've always liked Gibson products and know they've taken a licking on a number of fronts. But for $800 bucks, this guitar is a gem. I'm really thrilled that the electronics and component parts are as you'd find on much more expensive models of theirs. Reliability How has it stood up over time? No problems. Great out of the box. Still brand new. I can tell a well made guitar as I've owned several over 30 years... General Your general opinion of this product. Great value for the money. The guitar ROARS from a rig that usually accommodates my Gibson Explorer or my Fender American Deluxe Strat. TOTALLY different feel, sound, exeperience than those two guitars. I am THRILLED with this guitar so far! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The neck is beefy which helps me, as I am strictly rhythm. I don't wanna make it cry or sing. Lighter weight is nice (chambered body)and the fretboard, fret ends, pots, tuners, all feel solid and well done. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Punch. Power. Drive. Versatile with a clean amp and all my pedals. A completely different sound than what is currently in my arsenal. I'm thrilled with its voice! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Not a huge fan of the finish... it just seems a bit 'synthetic' for lack of a better word. The color is nice, but the texture will take a bit of getting used to. I understand going to the next level of Studio (gloss) is several hundred dollars more, and I settled. Action How was the action out of the box? Pretty good. I'm not a huge fan of the stock Gibson strings... but with a new set and a tweak of the bridge, the intonation is perfect.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Excellent quality, all the way around - a very well made instrument. Reliability How has it stood up over time? High quality instrument - should last a lifetime with proper care. General Your general opinion of this product. Very good guitar - very high quality. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Fairly light weight, with a full '59 style neck. The frets are a bit high, but this is a plus. The controls are typical Les Paul arraignment. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The chambered mahogany body, combined with the maple cap and Burstbucker Pros are an awesome combination. I can get most any clean-to-vintage tone that I want, by adjusting the guitar, or amp controls. I'd imagine someone with more experience than I have, could do even better. For the bluesy and classic rock, that I enjoy playing, it's ideal. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Beautiful - much better than photos. Action How was the action out of the box? Very low action, but no buzz and properly intonated. Did NOT require a setup!

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Oh yes well made all around Reliability How has it stood up over time? I've only had this guitar for 2 weeks but not worried you can fell and see the quality . General Your general opinion of this product. I got the brown im very happy with the quality . The neck is perfect . Finish i like . Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The neck feels good action good . Not heavy at all nice feel . Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Pickups bright and smooth . Easily adjust to your tone preference Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The stain like finish is good . Action How was the action out of the box? Good action out of the box . I lowered just a bit for the way i p,ay .

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? yes its solid and should last for years. Reliability How has it stood up over time? its built solid as a rock, Im sure it will last years General Your general opinion of this product. Its a great value to me, I'm using mine in my home studio with a mounted Roland synth pickup,I wanted a quality guitar to use with my GR55. This works great for the synth and a great sounding LP with the burstbuckers.. win win Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? After adjusting it for my style its as good as any LP Ive owned Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? These pickups sound hot to me.. and thick to mellowish.. nothing thin about these pickups. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I'm not a fan of these faded finishes.. but for $799 I can't complain.. Action How was the action out of the box? the action was not right for me out of the box, but a few adjustments and 15 minutes, it was.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? It was made great. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I've only had it a few days, so far so good. General Your general opinion of this product. I just got mine in the mail earlier this week. I was completely blown away by it. It makes me never want to play another guitar again! Gibson has a reputation for a reason. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? It feels like the guys from Gibson came to my house and measured my hands while I was asleep. This guitar feels like it was made exactly for me. The weight is also perfect, it stays balanced while I play and doesn't slide around like my Telecaster does. The ONLY complaint I have is the toggle switch for the pickups gets in the way when I play and I keep bumping it. It's not a huge deal, but it can get annoying. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Flawless, but I wish this guitar would come in a few other colors...I went with the faded cherry and I like it. Still, it would have been nice to have more of a selection to choose from. Action How was the action out of the box? It was perfectly set up and in tune when I got it. I changed the strings to Ernie Ball, but I'm partial to those, the ones that were on the guitar were not bad at all though.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Top shelf! Finish and harware is perfect. Im not a fan of the look of the tuning machines. They look cheap but work great. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I havent owned it long enough to say but I cant find anything about this guitar that I dont like. It really is a work of art. General Your general opinion of this product. Ive only been playing for a few years ands recently bought this guitar. I love it! I own a low end Srat, Schecter Omen 6 and a Washburn and I found the LP to be very smooth to play. By far out classes anything else that Ive played. I love the growl of the LP. Im using a Marshall Haze 40 and it sounds amazing and my catalog is limited. (Again, a novice player.) Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? As a newer player I own 5 guitars and by far this plays better than anything I own or have played. Maybe its in my head but I think this has really helped my skills. I am used to a smaller oval neck but since I bought this I think I prefer this style better. I seem to hit the notes more acuretly. Again, maybe Im imagining that but I think its a true statement. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Clean, overdrive, doesnt matter. I love it. Growl! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I think its beautiful! I dont really like the flashy stuff, I just want something that sounds great and this is it. However, everyone that has seen my LP and played it always comment on how pretty she is. Action How was the action out of the box? I had it professionally set up because my ear isnt trained like some of you guys reading this. I was told it was set very slightly high. Im guessing that could be a matter of opinion but I know out of the box it sounded awesome.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? yes it's an american gibson Reliability How has it stood up over time? only had it a week but i take care of my stuff so it will probably out last me General Your general opinion of this product. this i the sweetest gritar i've ever owned. i love it. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? feels great no issues with playability Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? love the way it sounds. will probably sound better when i get a new amp. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? the photo does it no justice. i got the brown one and it looks great. Action How was the action out of the box? great straight out of the box.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? American made! Need I add more? Reliability How has it stood up over time? Only had it a month so I can't say how it'll hold up over time. General Your general opinion of this product. Have nothing bad to say. Guitar is flawless. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Heavy (live all Les Pauls) but one awesome guitar!! Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Classic Les Paul sound. Love It! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Almost like the worn finish better than the painted finish. Action How was the action out of the box? Out of tune but once tuned sounded and felt great!

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Gibson advertises this as a Les Paul without all the (eye-candy) frill. If thats true I think the frets could have been dressed a little better. Also, I'm not a fan of the pick guard. Cheap and thin. I wish it came uninstalled and gave you the option of installing it because now I have two holes in the body where I removed the mounting screws. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I treat my gear well and it does the same back. I expect it to out live me. General Your general opinion of this product. I had never owned a new guitar. I always bought used gear. When I opened the Gibson box it was pure joy! The guitar even had the "new smell" like when you buy a new car! I looked it over very carefully looking for cracks, chips, etc. None found. I also looked closely at the Mahogany back of the guitar for the glue line. I couldn't find it. The gigbag was damaged - the zipper wouldn't work. You'd have to unstitch the gigbag about 5 inches to get to where you could fix the zipper. AMS said keep it and they will send me a non-Gibson gigbag. It was here in two days. I would have preferred Gibson to include a hard shell case. But I guess not for $800! I plugged it into my Mesa Boogie Lone Star amp and was really surprised at the clean tone of this guitar. Very nice! But this thing really shines with some overdrive added It sustains forever! I got the Worn Brown and it's beautiful. It is a MUCH darker brown than any photo you'll see online. Surprised it didn't come with a Gibson polishing Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? I usually play a Carvin Custom guitar with a neck-thru body. Very slim 24 fret 12" radius neck. I was hoping the fatter neck on this Gibson wouldn't bother me. And it doesn't. Very comfortable, smooth and fast enough for me. Even the Gibson strings that are installed on the guitar are fine. I'll leave them on for a while. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Pick ups are perfect. Not too hot and also not muddy. I usually don't use the bridge pickups on my other guitars because they are too hot for the sound I want. The bridge pickup on this LP Studio sounds great. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I like the finish on mine. And, I'm happy witht he wood grain. The maple cap and mahogany back have nice grain and very hard to find the glue lines. The finish around where the neck meets the body could have used one more coat. Seems a little sparse on the end grain of the body. Action How was the action out of the box? Right now it's fine but I will probably set the action slightly lower. Having too much fun playing to make any adjustments right now. Pretty good all around coming straight from the box.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? The guitar is US made and seems to be really well made. There were no flaws in the fit or finish. The nitro cellulose finish is really smooth. Reliability How has it stood up over time? New so I can't comment. But it's really well made so it should last a long time as long as you take care of it. General Your general opinion of this product. All Les Paul for less money than the traditional Studio. Forget that this guitar only comes with a gig bag and costs less, it sounds and plays exactly the same. The finish on the maple top is amazing (pictures do not do it justice), the neck is like butter and it rocks out! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? It plays really nice. The neck is like butter, the frets are well made and smooth. I haven't tried any high-end guitars (above the LP Studio), but I don't know if it gets any better. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? With the 2 Burstbucker Pros and dual volume/control knobs you can get just about any variety of tones you want with the exception of a Strat single coil tone. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The finish really highlights the wood grains in the maple top and the neck is super smooth. I can't keep my eyes off of it and all of my friends keep commenting on how sick it looks. Action How was the action out of the box? I had to get the action professionally setup as there was fret buzz on the E and A strings. Also, I had issues with it staying in tune. After the setup, it's freaking awesome!

Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The satin finish was surprisingly better than anticipated. Looks classy actually. Action How was the action out of the box? Action was high for my taste and intonation was a bit off but easily remedied by a set-up by my luthier. Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? This is the real beauty: Although it’s no-frills in terms of looks, etc., it’s still well-made by any standard – and US-Made! Greatest testament, though, is from my luthier, who had been skeptical of the Gibson Plek process, but is now a believer because of the high-quality the frets and fingerboard had leaving the Gibson factory. Just needed to have the action (and then intonation) set to my preference. Reliability How has it stood up over time? It's a USA Gibson so it should last forever. General Your general opinion of this product. It may not be as sexy as an LP with a bound body or gloss finish, but it is a Les Paul through and through. Very pleased with looks, feel, sound overall quality. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Hadn't played a Gibson in a while (also got a LP Jr. this year, had an SG in the '70's) so took some getting used to the Gibson neck. But, it feels and plays great. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? It sounds as expected from a LP. Burstbucker Pro's are a little hot but not overly so. Produces very rich sounds. Tone and volume knobs allow dialing in a great mix when using the center pickup selector position.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Gibson, the name says it all... Great worksmanship and a steal for $799.00... Reliability How has it stood up over time? I have only had it for a month, but Gibson has an awesome warranty!!! General Your general opinion of this product. Gibson has done it again. This is a beast!!!! The tone is amazing. Since I got this guitar, all of my other axes have been collecting dust. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Feels great, fast and light. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Pickups are Hot!!! This guitar has achieved every tone I have tweeked out of it. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The pictures on this website do not do this guitar justice. I got the worn cherry and it is awesome. Action How was the action out of the box? A few tweeks, and the action feels like butter!!!

Finish How did the stain or paint job look? For a "basic" color/finish "Faded Cherry", which I have, it looked/looks great. I still get good comments about it. Mine does look darker than what is pictured here though. Action How was the action out of the box? I like mine very low, but without any buzz also, and I was able to get it from this guitar! I had mine "set-up" from the dealer when I bought it, but from what I remember they did not have to lower it much at all, maybe a 1/16", if that! Not that anything was wrong with it to begin with. The intonation was perfect, I just like my action really low. For most people it would probably be perfect straight from the box! Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? No "frills", but who needs them, or the BIG price tag, when the guitar plays/sounds as good as this one does! Reliability How has it stood up over time? I've had mine since 2007, and still going STRONG! Action still very low with no buzz, intonation still perfect, finish still very good. With normal, basic care this guitar should last a lifetime and beyond! General Your general opinion of this product. I could not be happier with this guitar! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? I think this guitar plays/feels every bit as good as the $2,200 plus 2005 "Standard" I had but had to sell because of the weight! That's NO BS either! I've wanted a Les Paul since I was a young kid, but by the time I was able to afford one I already had a bad back from the service. "Standards" are very heavy! I'm just glad that they came out with this guitar so I can still have "My" Les Paul, and a great sounding/playing guitar at the same time, AND at an affordable price at that! Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? I can get almost any tone I want. It can be hard to consistantly get the "thin" sound, but to get that you would need single coils or a coil tap.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? well made indeed. my only gripe is now-a-days so many lower end models such as Epi's are coming with Grovers, why cant gibbys? Reliability How has it stood up over time? Havent had it very long, but its a gibson les paul. I intentionally didnt spend the extra $$$ to get one with a finish on it. I want a work horse that will age gracefully - it will do just that. General Your general opinion of this product. For starters I was choosing between this gibby, a PRS custom 24 or a Gibby Studio for $1,300.the brown les paul studio hit it home for me. The Chambered body gives off great resonance, makes it super light,and know that the finish of the Worn Brown is much darker and warmer than in the pictures. The Burstbuckers in it are very well rounded.I play it through a 4x10 Fender Hot Rod Deville. Blues, Rock, Classic rock, jazz, even metal with the right pedals. I have owned Epi Les pauls, and they do just fine if you are willing to throw more money at them for upgrades - but I wanted to get it right the first time. Only thing I am changing out on it are the tuners (Grovers). For me, I try to buy American made whenever I can, so this time, I didnt want my money to go to Korea. I have been playing for roughly 12 years, and gig once a week. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? fast neck, light body, and well balanced, not neck-heavy to me at all. you can actually feel the resonance of the guitar in your gut and through your hands. the sustain is fantastic. no complaints. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? far from thin, mids and lows on par...basically, if you know how to make slight pup adjustments and know how to dial in your pots, you are covered not matter your tonal needs. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? PERFECT! the pictures make it look like cheap furniture, but when i got it, the stain is very very dark, and deep. in dim light, it almost looks black. Im sure the stain might vary from guitar to guitar, but mine is perfect. Action How was the action out of the box? Since PRS has gained popularity, Gibson's Q/C dept has stepped up its game. the action was RIGHT where it needed to be. I considered taking it down a hair, but there is no need.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? VERY well made and very dependable. The only downside for me was the gig bag that comes with it. It's a bit tight and I would be afraid to pack it with my other guitars. So, I would recomend a LP hardshell case. The guitar certainly warrants it. It will last you a lifetime if its taken care of properly. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I've only had it a few days, but I'm going with the reputation of Gibson to say this git is very reliabale. General Your general opinion of this product. Its a Gibson Les Paul! Not a whole lot more can be said. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? I love the neck, I fell in love with it an hour after I had it! All controls are LP, been the same for a millenium. The guitar is chambered so it is pleasently light and easy on the back. Great gigging guitar for standing with it for long periods. Don't let the chambered body fool you. This guitar screams just as well as a non-chambered LP imo. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Pickups are hot. Lots of punch with high gain, roll off the volume and get a nice broken clean sound, or roll off the gain on your amp and get a nice creamy clean sound. Its awesome! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I love the faded cherry stain. The wood grain is awesome. Keeping the guitar clean is a breeze. You have to actually see this guitar to appreciate how sweet it looks with the stain. Pictures are ok but nothing like seeing it. Action How was the action out of the box? Action out of the box for me was just right. Some might say its a bit high, but I didnt think so. No buzzing at all and perfect distance from the pickups when playing up on the higher frets.

Reliability How has it stood up over time? very well, this is my bang up, play around guitar. i bent the g string tuner . . no problem . . . a few dings General Your general opinion of this product. i use this guitar as my general practice guitar due to the fretboard both rosewood and lenght compared to my other guitars with longer necks and harder fretboards. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? moderately heavy and chunky because of the sound and feel. not overly so because it is slightly chambered i believe. great resonance if you need to play quietly w/o an amp . . . compared to like a strat. Action How was the action out of the box? great Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? it depends on the amp, but i'd tend towards smooth and thick and warm. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? great

General Your general opinion of this product. Not the best Les Paul that I have owned, but this guitar is definitely the best value. The worn finish is OK, although I'd prefer a better finish. However, if you're buying a guitar for tone, this has it in spades. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Lightweight - plays very well if you prefer a 50's neck. Although the satin finish may leave sonething to be desired, the satin finish works very well on the neck. Smooth... Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? GREAT pickups. I love BB Pro's. I only wish that it was offered in an unchambered body - I am not a fan of chambered bodies. They're easy on your back for sure - but the tradeoff is in the thick tone that Paul's are known for. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Good - not great. Action How was the action out of the box? You almost always need to adjust the action to your liking. Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Excellent construction

Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? a piece of art Reliability How has it stood up over time? perfect General Your general opinion of this product. The best that can be bought Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? light and easy Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? mellow Action How was the action out of the box? beyond my wildest dreams

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Nothing has fallen apart or loosened up yet, so I am happy. I'm taking to my guitar tech just because I want to see play even better than it already does. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Plays almost like butter. My fingers get a better workout than my slippery Epi but I like this one better. It's eazier to stay on the notes. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Tone is good. I'm not a pro so I can't tell you to much about setups Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The finish takes a little getting use to. At first I didn't like it but now I love it. Mine is in Worn Brown. Action How was the action out of the box? I lowered the action strait out of the box and I am plan to have to prof. set up next week. For now, it's ok but I do get a little string buzz. Reliability How has it stood up over time? It is still like new General Your general opinion of this product. I bought this exact guitar over a year ago and today it my favorite guitar out of 7 electrics. Of course, I don't have anything more expensive either but I'm telling you this guitar plays great. I always wanted a Les Paul and this was the cheapest available. But when I play, I enjoy the easy action and light weight and awesome sound. I am sloppy on my Epi and Fretlight. I love practicing with my Gibby. It's not just a name, it really is the best.

Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? More bright and snappy. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Looks so much better in person compared to the photo. Darker brown than pictured. You will be pleased. Action How was the action out of the box? Pretty good, could use minor adjustments. Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Guitar has been made well. Very dependable, no problems. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Only have had it for three weeks, great so far. General Your general opinion of this product. Great guitar, worth every penny. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Plays great, unbelievable for the amount of money. It has that Gibson sound.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Exceptional Gibson Quality...couldn't pick out one flaw on this beauty. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Haven't had it long enough to respond, but have little doubt it will hold up. General Your general opinion of this product. Everything you'd expect from a Gibson Les Paul, without the flash and high price tag. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Neck is like butter...and the weight is perfect. Just becomes part of you the moment you start playing. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The Sweet Warm Tones you'd expect from a Les Paul. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The worn brown finish looks and feels incredible...image doesn't do it justice. For the guitar sniffers out there, (you know who you are), combination wood and nitro finish smells pretty darn sweet too. Action How was the action out of the box? Perfectly setup right out of the box. Action was perfect.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? From what I can see, it is well made. The hardware is excellent. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I just got it today and it is built well. General Your general opinion of this product. I have 3 Fenders and this is my forst Gibson. It out plays my Fenders! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The playability is excellent. It just feel right... Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The tone is hot and mellow. quite different from my Fenders. I see why people buy Gibsons. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I purchased it in worn brown and real happy. It looks great! Action How was the action out of the box? The action out of the box is perfect.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? 10! its a gibson Reliability How has it stood up over time? really good, so far no dings or anything and I tour General Your general opinion of this product. I am a les paul guy but when I got my hands on this guitar it blew me away! it is light! the look and feel is amazing no more sticky feeling when you are playing live. my only problem with this guitar is one of the tuners broke but nothing major i tour it is gonna happen it now has grovers on it :) Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? nice and smooth Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Bright and smooth with the hot sound of the burstbuckers Finish How did the stain or paint job look? the brown is nce really cool Action How was the action out of the box? the action was okay but I set my guitars up with new strings and whatnot

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? It's a Gibson. Very well made and from my research, all American parts and labor intensive work. Reliability How has it stood up over time? So far, very well. General Your general opinion of this product. This is the best guitar that I have ever owned and my first Gibson Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? What I love particularly about this guitar is that you can feel every note and cord resonating on your hand because of the perfect size neck. I get same feel from the body of this guitar as well. No kidding. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The tone is very warm and balanced as I like it. I can play Blues, Jazz, Hard Rock, and Funk. The pickups are fantastic. They are made to push your amp harder if you have a tube amp. In my opinion,you can get the pure essence of this guitar from a tube amp. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The craftsmanship is wonderful! Action How was the action out of the box? Ready to play out of the box. Best of all, I called the Gibson Corp. and they told me that this guitar has been pleked. All Gibsons after 2009 have been pleked. Mine is a 2010 model