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- Gibson Les Paul Studio (2008–2011)
- Gibson Les Paul Studio (2012–2013)
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| Spec | Les Paul Studio 2008–2011 Factory unknown | Les Paul Studio 2012–2013 Factory unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Scale length | 24.75" (628.65 mm) | 24.75" (628.65 mm) |
| Number of frets | 22 | 22 |
| Neck shape | Other | Other |
| Neck material | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard material | Rosewood (ebony on some finishes) | Granadillo |
| Fretboard radius | 12" (304.8 mm) | 12" (304.8 mm) |
| Nut width | 1.695" (43.05 mm) | 1.695" (43.05 mm) |
| Body material | Chambered mahogany, carved maple top | Mahogany with modern weight relief, carved maple top |
| Construction | Set Neck | Set Neck |
| Pickup configuration | HH | HH |
| Neck pickup | 490R humbucker (Alnico 2) | Coil-tapped 490R (Alnico 2) |
| Middle pickup | — | — |
| Bridge pickup | 498T humbucker (Alnico 5) | Coil-tapped 498T (Alnico 5) |
| Bridge / tremolo | — | — |
| Tuners | Vintage-style with pearloid buttons, 14:1 | TonePros vintage-style, 16:1 |
| Typical weight | — | — |
| Original MSRP | USD 1,649.00 | USD 2,199.00 |
| Chambering | "Chambered Body" is a section header on Gibson's own 2008 page; the START of chambering (folklore: 2006) is not primary-documented — run start is open at "documented by April 2008" | — |
| Msrp Trail | $1,649 (2008 sheet) -> $1,799 (2010-2012 pages) | — |
| Board By Finish | Rosewood on most finishes; ebony documented on Alpine White (2008 and 2011 sheets) | — |
| Neck Profile Note | 2008 sheet says '59 Rounded; 2011 sheets say 50's Style — same profile family, wording drifted | — |
| Min Etune | — | Min-ETune robot-tuner option offered on the 2013 page (nominal upcharge) |
| Msrp 2013 | — | $2,199 (Jan 2013 page) |
| Two Step Change | — | Board went granadillo between the 2011-12-27 and 2012-01-15 captures (19-day window) while neck/body copy still read 50's/chambered; the full revamp (modern weight relief, 60s SlimTaper, coil-tap push-pulls) appears by the 2012-05-11 capture |
| Swamp Ash Option | — | A swamp ash body option appears on the Jan 2012 sheet |