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Description
The Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum Limited Edition is a striking rendition of the classic Les Paul design, crafted for both the discerning musician and the passionate collector. This limited edition guitar brings together the signature Les Paul sound with modern enhancements designed to elevate your performance. Equipped with dual 490R and 498T humbucking pickups, it offers a rich, versatile tonal range that excels in both clean and overdriven settings. The mahogany body and carved maple top deliver sustained resonance and a warm, full-bodied sound that has defined rock music for decades.
The Les Paul Studio Platinum Limited Edition retains the iconic single-cutaway shape, ensuring easy access to the upper frets for dazzling solos. The SlimTaper neck profile provides a comfortable playing experience, making it ideal for long gigs and practice sessions alike. Additionally, the guitar features a rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, offering a smooth, responsive playing surface. Whether you're in the studio or performing live, this instrument is built to handle the demands of professional use while maintaining the classic aesthetics and tonal depth that Gibson is renowned for.
Key Features:
- Dual 490R and 498T humbucking pickups
- Mahogany body with carved maple top
- SlimTaper neck profile for enhanced playability
- Rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
- Classic single-cutaway design for easy fret access
- Limited edition model, perfect for collectors and players alike
Product specs
| Brand | Gibson |
| Model | Les Paul Studio Platinum |
| Finish | Burnt Orange, Ebony, Platinum, Sapphire |
| Year | 2003 - 2006 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Shape | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid Body |
| Bridge/Tailpiece Type | Stop-Bar |
| Color Family | Black, Blue, Orange, Silver |
| Fretboard Material | Ebony |
| Model Family | Gibson Les Paul |
| Model Sub-Family | Gibson Les Paul Studio |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Number of Strings | 6-String |
| Pickup Configuration | HH |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
FAQs
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What kind of sound can I expect from the pickups on the Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum?
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The Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum features a dual humbucker (HH) configuration, providing a rich, warm sound with strong sustain and reduced noise. It's versatile, suitable for rock, blues, and jazz, delivering classic Les Paul tones.
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What is the neck profile like on the Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum?
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The Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum has a set-neck construction with a comfortable profile that offers smooth playability. It's designed to accommodate a range of playing styles, making it suitable for both rhythm and lead guitarists.
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Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum suitable for beginners?
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While the Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum is a high-quality instrument, its professional features and price point may be more suitable for intermediate to advanced players who can fully utilize its capabilities.
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How does the ebony fretboard affect the playability and tone of the Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum?
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The ebony fretboard on the Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum offers a smooth playing surface and contributes to a bright, articulate tone with excellent note clarity, enhancing both rhythm and lead playing.
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What are the finish options available for the Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum?
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The Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum is available in Burnt Orange, Ebony, Platinum, and Sapphire finishes, allowing players to choose a look that suits their personal style.
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What is the scale length of the Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum, and why is it important?
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The Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum has a scale length of 24.75 inches, which contributes to its warm tone and comfortable playability, especially for bending strings and playing complex chords.
Videos
The Trogly's Guitar Show
If Daft Punk Had a Signature Guitar... | 2005 Gibson Les Paul Platinum Review + Demo
If Daft Punk Had a Signature Guitar... | 2005 Gibson Les Paul Platinum Review + Demo
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Gibson Les Paul Platinum | The Best Guitar I've Ever Played
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Reviews
PROS
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Excellent playability, especially for those with wrist injuries
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Classic Les Paul tone with strong sustain and dynamic range
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Coil-splitting capability for versatile tonal options
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Unique Arctic White finish with gold hardware and ebony fretboard
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Attractive, distinctive "glam rock" aesthetic with metallic pewter lacquer
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Lightweight for a Les Paul, enhancing comfort during long play sessions
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High-quality Burstbucker pickups praised for sound quality
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USA-made quality with a solid build
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Comes with a durable and stylish Gibson hard case
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Affordable price point for a Gibson Les Paul, especially used models
CONS
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Lack of binding makes the edges appear plain compared to other Les Paul models
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490R and 490T pickups can sound sterile and lack bass response
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Warranty not transferable, even for factory defects
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Thick body and neck angle may feel awkward to some players
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson Les Paul Studio Platinum Limited Edition.
Use cases and applications
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This guitar excels in delivering the big, hard rock sound necessary for live performances of classic albums like Black Sabbath's "Paranoid."
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Value and pricing
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Found in a pawn shop for under $700, suggesting potential for great deals if not properly assessed by sellers.
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Setup and maintenance
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Initially had severely worn strings, indicating the importance of checking and replacing strings for optimal performance post-purchase.
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Features and functionality
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Mods and upgrades
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Some owners suggest raising the tailpiece or using a top wrap to achieve a slinkier string feel without altering string tension.
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User experience
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Owners often prefer the Studio for its lightweight design and comfort during prolonged playing sessions.
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4.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 2 Ratings
41029
This is one of the new girls.
Okay, I got this guitar off the interweb based on its looks. I had played one and really dug one in a store but wouldn't pay the asking price.
Features an unbound ebony fretboard without position markers, mahogany back and neck, unbound maple top, brushed nickel hardware, 490R and 490T pickups and grover rotamatics. Finished in a satiny metallic pewter lacquer all over the damn guitar and even the pickup rings have some silver going.
First off, what a glam rock looker. 100 points for style. Okay, moving on. She has a nice rounded 50s neck profile. Points there. She's not particularly heavy for an LP, more points. Played great out of the case? Check. More points. Phenomenal sustain and a balanced tone unplugged? WOW this is on uncharacteristically great stock Gibby! Wrong. While I have nothing against the 490 alnico humbuckers (I hate the 498T, but the 490R is pretty okay and the 490T can sound cool, if modern), they sound awful in this guitar. Sterile, boring, all wrong for a Gibson geared towards a strong upper midrange. The Neck pickup is a bit boomy and masks the best frequencies this guitar projects acoustically and the bridge lacks any bass response and is a mess of upper mid snarl without any genuine sparkle clean or dirty. You could sue this guitar stock to be in an Nickelback tribute band assuming you had a stock mesa triple-rec. UGH! Not me at all.
Fortunately I have A couple different humbuckers sitting around. I am thinking a Burstbucker 2 in the neck and a Duncan 59 custom hybrid to start. Keep things hotter-than-vintage to match her hot looks, but get some seriously mismatched coils going to reveal the guitar's voice. The finish is thin and well executed, the guitar resonates wonderfully... I may need to put some bourns 500k pots in too. we'll go lazy to start....
Overall I recommend this particular les paul as a unique spin on the tired, old formula that is dazzling to behold in the right lighting.... not for stodgy, conservative types though. Sadly for those of you shopping, the good version (this all silver one) was only made for a year or two and is apparently quite rare. Go figure. Guess I was being a dick when I lowballed the dealer. I have named mine Silver Bullet and will probably keep her after I perform a 'lil surgery.
15323
Sounds like a real shame, but perhaps the potential is there for a hidden gem with a little polishing. I'd love to see an addendum to this review if you make any modifications to the guitar. I'm curious as to how this story will end!
41029
I'll do a follow up. I opened her up and she has good pots wired 50s style so its really just unsoldering 2 grounds and 2 hots and dropping in some fancy buckers. I also need to solder a pickup cover onto my spare burstbucker if I want to preserve the look... what a PITA though. Maybe tonight.
41029
Addendum:
I took the guitar apart today for a set up and when I pulled the pickups out I found they were a set of Alnico V Burstbucker Pros. The wiring LOOKED stock, but then again, my wiring can look stock. Maybe the previous owner was really handy with an iron, because I am 99.9% sure that this guitar was stock with 490R & T pickups.
I decided to leave the neck pickup (as its been growing on me), but I yanked the bridge and decided to try out a Duncan 59 custom hybrid. World of difference right off the bat. While adjusting the pickup heights and pole pieces to get the 2 pickups working together I got the neck sounding really good too. They sound great together. Still dialing in the set-up, but every action and neck tweak helps the guitar to sound better. This is a good Gibson.
I did solder a pickup cover on my A2 Burstbucker 2 anyway. Maybe it'll go in another guitar.
15323
I'm a big fan of Duncan pickups as well, so I think that was a great improvised solution. Glad to hear the guitar's coming around! In the photos I've seen, the Platinums look gorgeous. If the sound matches, I can easily imagine it turning out to be a keeper.
41029
The photos don't do her justice. Its a really attractive guitar if you're an extrovert like I am. I would recommend this guitar to anyone who is handy with a soldering iron and who doesn't look at their hands a lot while playing. Also, the huge neck will be a deal breaker to some folks, but it contributes to the guitars monstrous sustain and complexity. I just wish it didn't have a Nashville bridge. I hate the nashcille bridge's extra width compared to a legit ABR1. It makes it hard to cram the stop bar low enough for max sustain without the strings contacting the edge of the bridge. And I am not a fan of wrapping my strings over the top of my stop tails like the Reverend Billy F Gibbons. My SG has a Nashville bridge too. Maybe a Callaham upgrade is needed for both.
1062
It does look stunning, and am well surprised you said it's not that heavy. Not a huge fan of Gibson's for a few reasons, weight being one of them but if I had the money...
41029
Its not that heavy FOR AN LP... on the high side of 8lbs (4kg for Europeans)... my last LP was much heavier
because of the weight I do not typically reach for this guitar to jam with friends even though she is quite a player
if I can only play 1 guitar all day while standing in a band setting, its going to be my SG standard... light, versatile, fat-ass neck profile that is never fatiguing, great sustain and overall timbrality
1040
I found this last week and thought it was really cool, mainly the platinum color. I almost bought it, but I ended up doing a bit more searching and instead bought a new Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom Flower Pot Inlay in natural from Guitar Center. I traded in a couple of guitars and got it at a good price.
41029
I'm not a big LP guy, so unless its a good year R7, R8 or R9 I'm usually not interested, but a completely SILVER lester was a no-brainer for me, now I can finally form my Slade tribute band! jk
1040
So, I finally got my hands on one of these. It's on its way now.
41029
mine is really kicking ass now that I have her tweaked to suit me... hope you like yours as much.... did you get the 1st year with the silver headstock and everything? or a recent one that's got some black on it?
1040
I got the 2003 version, the limited all Platinum Edition like yours pictured. I saw that new one and it sparked my interest to hunt this one down. The new one isn't as pretty.
41029
sure as hell ain't....
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In the fifth picture within this article, you'll see a silver Les Paul Studio. Although it isn't identified as a Platinum version of the Les Paul Studio, it definately is. It stands out due to the unusual combiantion of brushed steel hardware and lack of inlays on the ebony fingerboard.
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