This Gibson Les Paul Studio in Ebony with Gold Hardware delivers the essential construction and playing experience of a USA-made Les Paul in the more understated Studio format.

Its traditional specification combines a mahogany body with carved maple top, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and dual humbuckers, giving it the powerful midrange, sustain and full-bodied response associated with the Les Paul platform.

The combination of an Ebony finish and Gold Hardware gives this example a particularly striking appearance, with the darker body providing a strong contrast against the bridge, tailpiece, tuners and other metalwork.

This pre-owned example is presented in Good Condition. There is visible tarnishing across the gold hardware, which is clearly reflected in the condition grade.

It weighs 9.02 lbs and is supplied with a hardcase.

At A Glance

Detail	Specification
Brand	Gibson
Model	Les Paul Studio
Finish	Ebony
Hardware	Gold
Body	Mahogany
Top	Carved Maple
Neck	Mahogany
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	24.75"
Frets	22
Pickups	Dual Humbuckers
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle
Bridge	Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Stopbar
Weight	9.02 lbs
Condition	Good
Included	Hardcase

Condition Overview

Good Condition

This Gibson Les Paul Studio is presented in Good Condition.

It shows noticeable cosmetic evidence of previous ownership while remaining a functional pre-owned guitar.

Gold Hardware Tarnishing

There is tarnishing across the gold hardware.

This may be visible on areas including:

• Bridge
• Tailpiece
• Tuning machines
• Pickup covers or metalwork, where fitted
• Screws and associated hardware

Gold-plated guitar hardware naturally develops tarnishing and wear through contact with hands, perspiration, air and age.

This is cosmetic and has been taken into account when assigning the Good condition grade.

Please inspect the product photographs for the individual appearance of the hardware and overall guitar.

What's Included?

✔ Gibson Les Paul Studio Ebony
✔ Hardcase

No additional accessories are included unless pictured or stated.

The supplied hardcase has not been identified as the guitar's original Gibson case, so it is described simply as a hardcase.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Gibson has been checked for general operation and playability.

Assessment includes:

• Neck pickup operation
• Bridge pickup operation
• 3-way pickup selector
• Both volume controls
• Both tone controls
• Output jack
• Neck condition
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Frets
• Nut
• Tuning machines
• Tune-O-Matic bridge
• Stopbar tailpiece
• General hardware
• Structural condition
• Overall setup
• General playability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Bridge adjustment
• Hardware
• General playing feel

What Makes The Gibson Les Paul Studio Special?

The Les Paul Studio was designed to retain the parts of the Les Paul formula that matter most to the player while reducing some of the elaborate cosmetic decoration found on higher-tier models.

That means the core recipe remains: mahogany construction, carved maple top, set neck, dual humbuckers and Tune-O-Matic/stopbar hardware.

The result is unmistakably Les Paul in both feel and sound, but with a cleaner, more understated presentation.

Mahogany Body

The body uses mahogany, providing the familiar Les Paul foundation of:

• Strong midrange
• Full low frequencies
• Long sustain
• Smooth upper response
• Powerful amplified tone

Carved Maple Top

A carved maple top complements the mahogany body.

The combination has become one of the defining features of the Les Paul design, with the maple adding additional attack and definition to the warmer mahogany foundation.

Ebony Finish

The Ebony finish gives the guitar a clean, understated appearance.

Paired with gold hardware, it creates a much more decorative look than the relatively stripped-back Studio format might otherwise suggest.

Gold Hardware

The guitar features Gold Hardware.

Gold hardware provides a classic premium look, particularly against the black Ebony finish.

On this example, the hardware shows visible tarnishing, which forms part of the guitar's current cosmetic condition.

Set Mahogany Neck

The neck is made from mahogany and glued into the body.

Set-neck construction provides:

• Strong neck-to-body coupling
• Excellent sustain
• Traditional Les Paul feel
• Smooth response through the midrange

Rosewood Fingerboard

The neck is topped with a rosewood fingerboard.

Traditional trapezoid position markers provide the familiar Les Paul appearance.

24.75" Scale Length

The guitar uses Gibson's traditional:

24.75" scale length

This provides slightly softer string tension than a typical 25.5" scale guitar and works particularly well for:

• String bending
• Vibrato
• Blues
• Rock rhythm
• Lead playing

22-Fret Layout

The Les Paul Studio uses:

22 frets

This is the traditional Gibson electric-guitar layout and provides the familiar playing range expected from the Les Paul platform.

Dual Humbuckers

The guitar uses two Gibson-style humbuckers.

The exact pickup models can vary between Les Paul Studio production years, so no unsupported pickup designation is assigned here.

Neck Pickup

The neck pickup typically provides:

• Warm clean sounds
• Smooth lead tones
• Thick blues sounds
• Rounded chord work

Bridge Pickup

The bridge pickup provides:

• Stronger attack
• Rock rhythm tones
• High-gain definition
• Singing lead sustain

Traditional Les Paul Controls

The control layout consists of:

• Neck Volume
• Bridge Volume
• Neck Tone
• Bridge Tone
• 3-Way Pickup Selector

This allows each humbucker to be adjusted independently.

Tune-O-Matic Bridge

The guitar uses a Tune-O-Matic bridge.

Each string can be individually adjusted for intonation, while the bridge height controls overall action.

Stopbar Tailpiece

The strings anchor into a traditional stopbar tailpiece.

This straightforward arrangement is central to the classic Les Paul design.

Weight

9.02 lbs

This is the actual measured weight of this individual guitar.

It gives the instrument the substantial feel commonly associated with a traditional Les Paul while remaining manageable for regular playing.

Les Paul Studio vs Les Paul Standard

The Studio focuses on the essential construction and electronics rather than the more elaborate cosmetic appointments of a Standard.

Typical Studio characteristics include:

• Reduced decorative binding
• Simpler body presentation
• Traditional Les Paul construction
• Dual humbuckers
• Set mahogany neck
• Tune-O-Matic and stopbar hardware

This makes the Studio particularly attractive to players who prioritise performance over ornamentation.

Who Is It For?

Rock players – Humbuckers and mahogany construction provide a powerful, sustaining sound.

Blues guitarists – Short scale and warm neck-pickup tones suit expressive playing.

Hard-rock players – Bridge humbucker and solid construction work particularly well with gain.

Studio musicians – The two-humbucker layout covers a broad range of recording applications.

Les Paul players who prefer understated styling – The Studio keeps the core formula while reducing elaborate decoration.

Players who like black-and-gold guitars – Ebony and Gold Hardware give this example a particularly distinctive appearance.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Rock
• Classic rock
• Blues
• Hard rock
• Heavy rock
• Alternative
• Indie
• Pop
• Metal
• Studio recording
• Live performance

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Gibson
Model	Les Paul Studio
Finish	Ebony
Body Shape	Les Paul
Body Material	Mahogany
Top	Maple
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	24.75" / 628.65mm
Frets	22
Inlays	Trapezoid
Pickup Configuration	HH
Neck Pickup	Humbucker
Bridge Pickup	Humbucker
Electronics	Passive
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle
Bridge	Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Stopbar
Hardware Finish	Gold
Weight	9.02 lbs
Included	Hardcase
Condition	Pre-Owned, Good

Hardware Condition Note

The gold hardware shows visible tarnishing.

This is a cosmetic characteristic of the instrument and is particularly common on gold-plated guitar hardware as it ages and comes into contact with skin and perspiration.

The tarnishing is reflected in the Good Condition grading.

Production-Year Note

No production year or serial number has been supplied for this guitar.

Les Paul Studio specifications have changed over different generations, particularly in areas such as:

• Pickup models
• Neck profile
• Weight relief
• Tuning machines
• Wiring features

For this reason, those year-specific details are not assigned without further identification.

Weight-Relief Note

Gibson has used several different weight-relief methods on Les Paul Studio models over the years.

Because the production year of this guitar has not been supplied, no particular chambering or weight-relief system is claimed.

Pickup Specification Note

Les Paul Studio models have used several Gibson humbucker sets across different production periods.

The pickups are therefore described as dual humbuckers rather than assigning a specific 490R/498T, Burstbucker or other pickup set without the guitar's year or serial number.

Hardcase Note

A hardcase is included.

The supplied hardcase has not been identified as the original Gibson case, so no claim of originality is made.

Power Requirements

None.

The humbuckers and controls are passive.

No battery or external power supply is required.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

The Gibson Les Paul Studio in Ebony with Gold Hardware delivers the essential feel and sound of a USA-made Les Paul without relying on elaborate cosmetic appointments.

Its mahogany body, maple top, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and twin humbuckers provide the thick mids, sustain and powerful response that have made the Les Paul format such a fixture across blues, rock and heavier music.

The Ebony and Gold combination gives this example a particularly striking appearance.

This guitar is presented in Good Condition, with tarnishing to the gold hardware clearly reflected in the grading.

At 9.02 lbs, it has the reassuringly substantial feel expected from a Les Paul, and the supplied hardcase provides useful protection for transport and storage.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed so significant condition points, measured weight and included accessories are clearly represented.

This Gibson is offered with:

• Good condition
• Ebony finish
• Gold hardware
• Tarnishing to the hardware
• 9.02 lbs actual measured weight
• Hardcase included

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
• Birmingham's largest independent music store
• 6,000+ Trustpilot reviews
• Expert musician-led advice
• Extensive experience with pre-owned Gibson guitars
• Pre-owned instruments individually assessed
• Clear condition grading
• Cosmetic issues clearly disclosed
• Secure ordering
• Fast UK delivery
• Large Birmingham showroom
• Friendly support before and after purchase

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Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is this Gibson Les Paul Studio in?

It is presented in Good Condition, with noticeable cosmetic signs of previous use.

What cosmetic wear does it have?

The most notable point is tarnishing across the gold hardware.

Is the tarnishing a fault?

No. It is cosmetic ageing of the gold-plated hardware and does not by itself indicate an operational issue.

What finish does it have?

It is finished in Ebony.

What colour is the hardware?

It has Gold Hardware.

What is the body made from?

It has a mahogany body with maple top.

What is the neck made from?

It has a mahogany neck.

Is the neck set or bolt-on?

It uses traditional set-neck construction.

What fingerboard does it have?

It has a rosewood fingerboard.

What is the scale length?

It uses Gibson's traditional 24.75" scale length.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 frets.

What pickups does it have?

It uses two humbuckers.

What exact pickup models are fitted?

The exact pickup models have not been identified, so no specific Gibson pickup designation is assigned.

What controls does it have?

It uses two volume controls, two tone controls and a 3-way pickup selector.

Does it have a Tune-O-Matic bridge?

Yes.

What tailpiece does it have?

It uses a traditional stopbar tailpiece.

How much does it weigh?

This individual guitar weighs 9.02 lbs.

Do you know what type of weight relief it has?

The production year has not been supplied, so no particular weight-relief system is claimed.

Does it require a battery?

No. The electronics are passive.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. A hardcase is included.

Is the hardcase original?

The case has not been identified as the original Gibson case, so no claim of originality is made.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to see the hardware tarnishing and overall condition or hear the humbuckers before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment.