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Description
The Gibson Les Paul Studio w/ Floyd Rose takes the iconic Les Paul design and adds a modern twist, making it a dream for shredders and tone enthusiasts alike. While maintaining the classic combination of a carved Maple top and Mahogany body, this Studio model stands out with its Floyd Rose locking tremolo system, offering unparalleled tuning stability even with the most aggressive dive bombs. Absent of any binding on the fingerboard or body, it offers a minimalist aesthetic without compromising on the rich, full-bodied sound that Les Pauls are renowned for.
The dual humbucker setup ensures a versatile tonal range, from creamy blues to hard-hitting rock, while the four classic control knobs provide precise sound shaping. The Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays offers a smooth playing experience, making this guitar not only visually striking but also a delight for your fingers.
Whether you're channeling the legendary licks of Marc Bolan, Jimmy Page, or Billy Gibbons, or carving out your own sonic path, the Les Paul Studio w/ Floyd Rose is your ticket to musical inspiration.
Key Features:
- Mahogany body with carved Maple top
- Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
- Dual humbucker pickups for versatile tones
- Floyd Rose locking tremolo system for stable tuning
- Four control knobs for precise sound shaping
- Available in Ebony and Vintage Sunburst finishes
Videos
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Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson Les Paul Studio w/ Floyd Rose.
Features and functionality
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The Floyd Rose-equipped Les Paul Studio requires a shallower neck angle and less top carve for optimal performance compared to standard models.
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The conversion to integrate a piezo system requires modifying the control layout to include a piezo volume knob and a 3-way switch for magnetic and piezo pickup blending.
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The Epiphone Alex Lifeson includes coil splitting and phase selection, enhancing tonal versatility beyond typical Les Paul models.
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Setup and maintenance
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Consistent tuning and string gauge eliminate setup difficulties with Floyd Rose systems; adjusting tension for changes only takes a few minutes.
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Installing a Floyd Rose on a Les Paul can lead to alignment issues, such as misaligned strings with pickup polepieces, which may affect playability.
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Comparisons
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Users compare the Alex Lifeson Epiphone models to regular Les Pauls, noting necessary differences in design for proper Floyd Rose integration.
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The Harley Benton SC-Custom III FR is noted as a budget-friendly Les Paul clone with a Floyd Rose, though it's less favored compared to the Epiphone Lifeson and Kramer models.
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Use cases and applications
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Despite some resistance, notable players like Neil Schon have successfully used Les Pauls with Floyd Rose systems in performance settings.
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Mods and upgrades
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Converting a Les Paul Studio to a Floyd Rose with piezo saddles involves significant routing and wiring, with challenges like aligning the locking nut on an angled headstock.
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Build quality
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The use of mixed gold and chrome hardware emerged from practical decisions based on availability, creating a distinctive aesthetic that some find appealing.
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User experience
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Owners report challenges with wiring piezo systems, often requiring additional wire colors and troubleshooting to resolve shorts and achieve functionality.
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Some owners note that the high E string on the Epiphone Alex Lifeson sits close to the fretboard edge, suggesting a narrower nut might improve playability.
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Value and pricing
4.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 1 Rating
65
Sometimes I love it, sometimes not so much
My first guitar with a floating tremolo. Takes a LOT of getting used to and is more suited to picking than strumming. The floyd is great for dive bombing (which I am only so good at), but also if you work it very tightly, you can get almost synth-like sounds out of the guitar, which I really like. Fun to play as an alternate and I will one day get a locking mechanism for the Floyd so that I can instantly tune to Ef and D standard (I have seen one out there)...
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