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Gibson Les Paul Studio 2012 Electric Lime Green with factory Hard Case
Estimated price for orientation: 900 $
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Description Condition: New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Body Color: Green Model Year: 2012 Model: Les Paul Studio Body Type: Solid Brand: Gibson String Configuration: 6 String Items Included: Case Dexterity: Right-Handed
CONDITION: (as new)This guitar was purchased new by me for my collection. I do not play. Guitar has been played less than 15 minutes by a friend. It comes with the original Gibson hard case and also a custom green silk AXE SACK. No dents, scratches, or signs of any use. The color is the rare "electric lime green" that sets it apart from other studio colors.Gibson has played around with the Les Paul formula for half a century now, with both great and not-so-stellar results at times. So it goes when you’re tinkering with one of the most iconic guitars of all time. One of the smartest and most successful twists on Gibson’s flagship axe was the Les Paul Studio—an more-affordable, less-fancy, but arguably just-as-elegant Les Paul variation that’s remained one of the company’s best-selling guitars of all time.Les-son in ToneA lot of familiar Les Paul Studio features remain in the newest model. The time-tested combo of a mahogany body with a carved maple top is still used for the body construction, and it shares the new Modern Weight Relief chambering pattern with this year’s Les Paul Standard. But since it’s a Studio model, there’s no binding to be found anywhere on the body or fretboard. The tuners are Klusons, which lends a vintage air, and you’ll find 490R and 498T humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions, respectively.On this 2012 model, however, the set quarter-sawn mahogany neck is capped with a 22-fret Granadillo fingerboard, inlayed with pearloid trapezoid markers, and carved in a slim ’60s profile. American guitar makers use Granadillo a lot more often these days, but it’s been a staple of by South American luthiery for centuries. It’s a denser material than rosewood, but resonates beautifully and has a bright tonality—which is why it’s a popular wood for instruments such as marimbas. Over time, it tends to darken to the shade of Honduran Rosewood.More significantly from a tone-shaping perspective, Gibson eschewed standard volume pots on the new Studio for push-pull coil-tapping units that enable access to snappier tones. And while they were at it, Gibson also expanded the finish options by adding a few new vibrant editions, such as iverness green, radiant red and the electric lime green for sale above.The 498T bridge pickup—which its relatively hot at 13k-15k output range is especially well suited for coil tapping mode. It has fantastic snap in the highs, but also has an unexpectedly powerful midrange.Legendary Tone with a Twist Pumped through a Mesa/Boogie Multiwatt Dual Rectifier and an Emperor 4x12, the Studio delivers muscular clean tones for chording and gingerly-picked melodies. The guitar is also blessed with brawn aplenty, and the 490R and 498T pickups both display a penchant for strong attack and a rich midrange, which makes them great for traditional, rock-oriented Les Paul applications.INCLUDED:* 2012 Gibson Les Paul Studio Guitar* Factory Electric Lime Green Color* Original Hard Case (black with white fur lining)* Lime Green Silk Axe Sack (aftermarket purchase)Street Price in 2012: $1,399Gibson USAgibson.comThe real difference in the guitar is the sounds you get from the pickups’ coil-tapped modes, which are impressively full and vibrant. The 498T bridge pickup—which its relatively hot at 13k-15k output range—is especially well suited for coil tapping mode. It has fantastic snap in the highs, but also has an unexpectedly powerful midrange—perfect for players that love Les Pauls with P-90s—and a tighter low end that helps overcome the muddier tendencies of the Les Paul breed.Overdrive tones were thick and luscious through the Mesa’s overdrive channel and the guitar remained responsive and dynamic when I dug into the strings—making it easy to coax thick overtones and harmonics. In this kind of setting there’s plenty of classic Les Paul tone on tap, but with slightly more modern edges to the highs—especially with the 498T bridge pickup switched in. In general, the bridge position performed best at lower gain settings, where it reveals a complex midrange and thick, rope-like attack that’s great for biting rhythmic single notes.The VerdictThe 2012 Les Paul Studio continues to be a fantastic choice for budget-minded players looking to get a piece of the Gibson USA pie. It delivers the throaty tones that you would expect from a good Les Paul, along with some impressive coil-tapped sounds that really expand the range and versatility of a guitar that’s already an impressive value, not to mention a sweet looking take on a classic. Les Paul purists may take exception, but their protests won’t change the fact that this is one superb all-around rock machine.
Description
| Condition: | New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Body Color: | Green |
| Model Year: | 2012 | Model: | Les Paul Studio |
| Body Type: | Solid | Brand: | Gibson |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Items Included: | Case |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
CONDITION: (as new)This guitar was purchased new by me for my collection. I do not play. Guitar has been played less than 15 minutes by a friend. It comes with the original Gibson hard case and also a custom green silk AXE SACK. No dents, scratches, or signs of any use. The color is the rare "electric lime green" that sets it apart from other studio colors.Gibson has played around with the Les Paul formula for half a century now, with both great and not-so-stellar results at times. So it goes when you’re tinkering with one of the most iconic guitars of all time. One of the smartest and most successful twists on Gibson’s flagship axe was the Les Paul Studio—an more-affordable, less-fancy, but arguably just-as-elegant Les Paul variation that’s remained one of the company’s best-selling guitars of all time.Les-son in ToneA lot of familiar Les Paul Studio features remain in the newest model. The time-tested combo of a mahogany body with a carved maple top is still used for the body construction, and it shares the new Modern Weight Relief chambering pattern with this year’s Les Paul Standard. But since it’s a Studio model, there’s no binding to be found anywhere on the body or fretboard. The tuners are Klusons, which lends a vintage air, and you’ll find 490R and 498T humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions, respectively.On this 2012 model, however, the set quarter-sawn mahogany neck is capped with a 22-fret Granadillo fingerboard, inlayed with pearloid trapezoid markers, and carved in a slim ’60s profile. American guitar makers use Granadillo a lot more often these days, but it’s been a staple of by South American luthiery for centuries. It’s a denser material than rosewood, but resonates beautifully and has a bright tonality—which is why it’s a popular wood for instruments such as marimbas. Over time, it tends to darken to the shade of Honduran Rosewood.More significantly from a tone-shaping perspective, Gibson eschewed standard volume pots on the new Studio for push-pull coil-tapping units that enable access to snappier tones. And while they were at it, Gibson also expanded the finish options by adding a few new vibrant editions, such as iverness green, radiant red and the electric lime green for sale above.The 498T bridge pickup—which its relatively hot at 13k-15k output range is especially well suited for coil tapping mode. It has fantastic snap in the highs, but also has an unexpectedly powerful midrange.Legendary Tone with a Twist Pumped through a Mesa/Boogie Multiwatt Dual Rectifier and an Emperor 4x12, the Studio delivers muscular clean tones for chording and gingerly-picked melodies. The guitar is also blessed with brawn aplenty, and the 490R and 498T pickups both display a penchant for strong attack and a rich midrange, which makes them great for traditional, rock-oriented Les Paul applications.INCLUDED:* 2012 Gibson Les Paul Studio Guitar* Factory Electric Lime Green Color* Original Hard Case (black with white fur lining)* Lime Green Silk Axe Sack (aftermarket purchase)Street Price in 2012: $1,399Gibson USAgibson.comThe real difference in the guitar is the sounds you get from the pickups’ coil-tapped modes, which are impressively full and vibrant. The 498T bridge pickup—which its relatively hot at 13k-15k output range—is especially well suited for coil tapping mode. It has fantastic snap in the highs, but also has an unexpectedly powerful midrange—perfect for players that love Les Pauls with P-90s—and a tighter low end that helps overcome the muddier tendencies of the Les Paul breed.Overdrive tones were thick and luscious through the Mesa’s overdrive channel and the guitar remained responsive and dynamic when I dug into the strings—making it easy to coax thick overtones and harmonics. In this kind of setting there’s plenty of classic Les Paul tone on tap, but with slightly more modern edges to the highs—especially with the 498T bridge pickup switched in. In general, the bridge position performed best at lower gain settings, where it reveals a complex midrange and thick, rope-like attack that’s great for biting rhythmic single notes.The VerdictThe 2012 Les Paul Studio continues to be a fantastic choice for budget-minded players looking to get a piece of the Gibson USA pie. It delivers the throaty tones that you would expect from a good Les Paul, along with some impressive coil-tapped sounds that really expand the range and versatility of a guitar that’s already an impressive value, not to mention a sweet looking take on a classic. Les Paul purists may take exception, but their protests won’t change the fact that this is one superb all-around rock machine.