LP Studio V.S. LP Standard

**MAXIFUNK** · November 18th, 2009, 04:07 PM

I have a chance to get a used LP Studio and hard shell case for $800.00 US have not seen yet nor am i sure of the year.

Anyway I told a friend of mine and he said,"Get a standard or whats the point of having an LP"

So, you Gibson players and fans. Whats your own opinions on the pros and cons of either the studio or the standard.

Do tell!!!!

Beat Regards,
Maxi........................................: dude

OK here is the skinny its a cherry red classic LP he said it was a 72 or a 92 drawing a blank on the year he said, I had it all wrong.
Still have not seen it yet.

hubberjub*** · November 18th, 2009, 04:28 PM

What does your friend play? Why is he so set on a Standard? Why not a Custom or an R series? Play it. If you like it you should think about buying it. I think you could find a used Studio for cheaper than that. If it's in good condition it might be worth it. Buy something you like. That's the most important point.

**Brian Krashpad** · November 18th, 2009, 05:48 PM

An LP is an LP. Be more concenrned about whether you like the pickups, sound, and playability, than whether it has neck or body binding.

I have a Les Paul Studio Doublecut, and a Les Paul Classic. They're both great guitars, though neither one is a Standard.

No offense, but your friend is being a snob.

**ZMAN** · November 18th, 2009, 07:52 PM

I have a Studio, and a Standard and a Classic. We are not talking apples and oranges. There are several types of Studio. The later ones are chambered. The usual pickup set for a Studio is the 490 498. A lot of standards have the same pickups depending on year. 800 is an average price for a studio. I purchased a 96 Standard for 1400 Can. I also purchased a 2008 Studio for 1099. My classic gold top was 1900.
The studio depending on the year would have a 50s style neck. The Standard could range anywhere from a 60s to a 50s also depending on year.
Full binding on the Standard to no binding on the Studio. Usually the same electronics, and the same hardware.
In 1980 Gibson did some funky things with the studio. Sales were down and they took Standards and painted over the bindings and sold them as Studios, they were an extremely great buy. Some of the earlier Studios had ebony fret boards.
Without knowing the year and type of Studio it would be hard to say.
Let us have more specs on her and we can probably steer you right.

**Plank_Spanker** · November 19th, 2009, 08:36 AM

I own two Studios and one Standard - they are all equally nice guitars.

The bottom line for you, maxi, is going be if you like the guitar - plays good, sounds good, feels good, looks good, etc. If you're happy with the Studio, life is good.

Your friend is sniffing corks.

hubberjub*** · November 19th, 2009, 10:28 AM

Eric*** · November 19th, 2009, 12:25 PM

So, related question: is there any point to a binding other than it looking cool? I've read they're purely decorative in electrics, yet you still find them quite a bit.

hubberjub*** · November 19th, 2009, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Eric

So, related question: is there any point to a binding other than it looking cool? I've read they're purely decorative in electrics, yet you still find them quite a bit.

Pretty much decorative. Sometimes the fingerboard binding covers the end of the frets. Some people feel a difference.

**markb** · November 19th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Binding just hides the joins nicely on acoustics so you don't see the end grain of the top and back. Use on electrics just seems to be Gibson house style from the hollow body electric days where it served the same purpose.

**Plank_Spanker** · November 19th, 2009, 05:15 PM

The binding is eye candy, but I do love the feel of a bound neck. Good until first refret.......................

**Kazz** · November 19th, 2009, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Plank_Spanker

I own two Studios and one Standard - they are all equally nice guitars.

The bottom line for you, maxi, is going be if you like the guitar - plays good, sounds good, feels good, looks good, etc. If you're happy with the Studio, life is good.

Your friend is sniffing corks.

What did you say he was sniffing again? LMAO

**Plank_Spanker** · November 19th, 2009, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Kazz

What did you say he was sniffing again? LMAO

Sometimes I just feel the need to call 'em as I see 'em.................

**MAXIFUNK** · November 20th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Plank_Spanker

I own two Studios and one Standard - they are all equally nice guitars.

The bottom line for you, maxi, is going be if you like the guitar - plays good, sounds good, feels good, looks good, etc. If you're happy with the Studio, life is good.

Your friend is sniffing corks.

LMAO @ CORK SNIFFER!!!!

**ZMAN** · November 22nd, 2009, 08:24 AM

Maxi: I just noticed your update on the original post. That changes everything. The Classic started in 1990, as a reissue of the 1960 Les Paul. They were similar to the historics of today. They listed at over 4000 dollars originally and were actually more expensive than the Standard. They had open coil ceramic humbuckers and are a very collectible guitar. By 92 they had some very flamey tops on them. They even came out with a Premium plus edition. If it is a 92 Classic and is in any reasonable condition I would be all over it. I missed out on a 96 premium plus because of lack of knowledge about them, so I did some homework.
Losing this guitar also taught me a lesson.
I asked a question about the guitar on the Les Paul forum. One of the members noticed where I lived and asked a couple of questions about the location. At the time I didn't know this guy lived 10 miles from the dealer.
He went and scooped it that day before I could get there. Then bragged about it on the forum.
If you can snag it for 800, they are worth in the 1500 to 2000 range all day long.

**Kazz** · November 22nd, 2009, 08:32 AM

Just to weigh in on an actual opinion instead of just a sarcastic comment :-)

I make frequent trips to Guitar Center to play the typically snobby guitars....and to date my favorite is still the $799 Gibson Les Paul Mahogany. It is a Studio with no frills what so ever but has that dark raw Les Paul sound that IS classic rock. NO BS no flamed maple tops no binding just real Gibson sounding PAF love.

When I picked up my Parkwood acoustic a couple of years back there was a used one there for $549....have kicked myself in the tail every day since then for not snagging it. You will do the same if you pass this one up. $800 bucks....we have all spent that on various guitars, amps, pedals etc.....just tone chasing.....get it....love it....enjoy it. Thank me later.

**ZMAN** · November 22nd, 2009, 01:10 PM

Kazz: The latest edition of those Mahogany Les Pauls have the Burstbuckers in them. No wonder you like the tone. They are actually a very nice guitar as well. The only experience I have with them is with the SG Mahogany model. That had the open coil 490 498 combo and was an exceptional sounding and playing guitar as well. I have seen some of the mahogany ones polised up, or coated with a couple of coats of clear poly and they look great.
There are a lot of variables out there for sure.

**ZMAN** · November 23rd, 2009, 09:35 PM

Hey Maxi what was the outcome on the guitar? We are all waiting breathlessly

**MAXIFUNK** · November 24th, 2009, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by ZMAN

Hey Maxi what was the outcome on the guitar? We are all waiting breathlessly

OPPS, my bad Zman. The owner of the Guitar is my V.P. he has a 59 reissue which he said was #1 now. He Gave us the week off for all of our hard work over the past few months. Well, anyway I'll get to see the LP next week when I am back in the office. I'll update everyone once i have seen it.

Maxi............................

**Brian Krashpad** · November 24th, 2009, 01:16 PM

Good luck Maxi.

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