Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio, Wine Red Satin Overview
The Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio in Wine Red Satin is a contemporary evolution of the classic Les Paul design, tailored for today’s discerning guitarist. Its Ultra Modern weight-relieved mahogany body, paired with a maple top, ensures a lighter playing experience without compromising the rich, resonant tones that Les Pauls are renowned for. The sleek Wine Red Satin finish not only enhances its visual appeal but also allows the natural grain of the wood to shine through.
The mahogany neck features a SlimTaper profile, providing a fast and comfortable feel, while the Modern Contoured Heel offers exceptional access to the upper frets, facilitating effortless soloing. The bound ebony fingerboard boasts a compound radius, ensuring smooth playability across all 22 frets and accommodating both intricate chord work and expansive bends.
Sonically, the Les Paul Modern Studio is equipped with a 490R humbucker in the neck position and a 498T humbucker at the bridge. This pairing delivers a versatile tonal palette, from warm, creamy rhythms to biting leads. The advanced electronics include push/pull volume controls for coil-tapping, allowing access to single-coil tones, while the push/pull tone controls provide phase switching and a pure bypass option, offering a wide array of tonal possibilities to suit any musical style.
The guitar’s black nickel hardware complements its modern aesthetic. A reliable aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece ensure precise intonation and sustain, while Grover Rotomatic tuners with Keystone buttons provide stable and accurate tuning. For added convenience, the Les Paul Modern Studio comes with a soft shell case, offering protection and portability for the gigging musician.
The Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio Wine Red Satin merges classic craftsmanship with modern enhancements, delivering a versatile and high-performance instrument that meets the demands of contemporary players.
