LP Studio V.S. LP Standard

[MAXIFUNK]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

 

[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.

 

[hubberjub]

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]

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]

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

 

[Kazz]

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:what

 

[Plank_Spanker]

What did you say he was sniffing again? LMAO:what

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

 

[MAXIFUNK]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[MAXIFUNK]

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]

Good luck Maxi.

 

[MAXIFUNK]

UPDATE:

I NOW have the 1992 Gibson Les Paul Classic in my hands. Cherry red flame top.
I am going to take it to the place I have bought my other 3 guitars and let them give it the once over 1st and if the they say its a go it is a done deal.

He only wants $700.00 for it and will take installments.
Which is totally unbelievably cool I can not believe my luck on this one.
This type of thing never happens to me. :happy :happy joy joy...........
I just now have to find the money after the holidays to start paying him off.

I know I owe you guys a bunch of pics from other post so I'll try to take some tonight and post them by this weekend.

Then once its payed off I am going to have it Pleked since there is a place that does it locally in LA now for only $220.00 USD

http://www.frettek.com/index.html

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

 

[ZMAN]

Like I said before you just committed a criminal offence. What ever you do don't tell the shop what you are paying for it. Those are Very desirable guitars. It probably has the original open coil pickups. How is it for marks and dings. If it is pristine I am calling LAPD. LOL

 

[hubberjub]

That's a great deal on a classic. Congrats man.

 

[Plank_Spanker]

Congrats, Maxi! :dude

 

[Duff]

Gibson question

I like the idea of these older gibsons.

I'm concerned about all the weight relieving and chambering that they have been doing to the bodies which was not done to the older gibsons before the eighties.

I'm wondering what the opinions are on the chambering and weight relieving being done presently on the new gibsons and am going to start a new thread to see if any of us have ideas about this procedure.

 

[MAXIFUNK]

Well guys here you go pics of the 1992 LP Classic needs to be cleaned and setup. Anyway here she is in all her glory.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42960307@N08/4156897553/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42960307@N08/4156896491/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42960307@N08/4156904405/?eOrig=4157656214

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42960307@N08/4156890971/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42960307@N08/4157667830/?eOrig=4156897039

 

[Brian Krashpad]

Wow, congrats! That is a great deal on a killer guitar, beautiful! :dude

But you beat the crazy deal I got on my '99 LP Classic by fifty bucks! :mad

 

[Plank_Spanker]

Great looking Lester, Maxi, congrats! :AOK

 

[M29]

Congrats Congrats Congrats!!!! :rockon

 

[ZMAN]

I hope you realize that that case is worth between 200 and 300 bucks alone.
A couple of scratches on the back but nothing major. Also a bonus is the inlays are not the greenish tinted ones on the later Classics.
A sweet deal for sure. I would have it appraised. You will be amazed at what it's actual value is.
One other thing. What is the approx. weight on it?

 

[MAXIFUNK]

Thanks everyone I am going to take her to get cleaned and set up this weekend.