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- Gibson Les Paul Studio (2014)
- Gibson Les Paul Studio (2015)
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| Spec | Les Paul Studio 2014 Factory unknown | Les Paul Studio 2015 Factory unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Nut width | 1.695" (43.05 mm) | 1.795" (45.59 mm) |
| Body material | Mahogany with modern weight relief, figured maple top | B-grade maple top, medium-density mahogany back (multi-piece) |
| Neck pickup | 490R humbucker (Alnico 2) | Gibson 57 Classic (Alnico 2) |
| Bridge pickup | 490T humbucker (Alnico 2) | Gibson 57 Classic Plus (Alnico 2) |
| Tuners | Vintage with pearloid buttons, chrome, 14:1 (Min-ETune optional) | G FORCE automatic tuning system, 40:1 |
| Original MSRP | — | USD 1,229.00 |
| Controls | Push/pull volume and tone controls | — |
| Anniversary | 120th-anniversary fingerboard inlay year | — |
| Pickup Correction | Bridge pickup is a 490T Alnico 2 per Gibson's own 2014 spec sheet — the used market routinely assumes 498T | — |
| Nut | — | Brass zero-fret adjustable nut; 1.795" width — one-year wide-neck spec |
| Pickup Change | — | 57 Classic / 57 Classic Plus per Gibson's own 2015 page — a pickup change even era summaries miss |
| Price As Stated | — | $1,229 as stated on the captured page |
| Controversy Year | — | The 2015 model-year changes (G FORCE standard, wider neck, brass zero-fret adjustable nut) were widely criticized in press |