Les Paul · Studio
Les Paul Studio
A no-frills Les Paul with the core tone and construction at a working-player price — no binding, hot pickups.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- Les Paul
- Production Years
- 1983–Present
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Neck Profile
- 60s SlimTaper
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Pickups
- HH
- Typical Weight
- 8.5 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
A no-frills Les Paul with the core tone and construction at a working-player price — no binding, hot pickups.
Body
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- Maple (some variants mahogany only)
- Binding
- None
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- 60s SlimTaper
- Thickness Notes
- Slim, fast C
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Fret Type
- Medium Jumbo
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- 490R
- Bridge Pickup
- 498T
- Configuration
- HH
- Controls
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Hardware
- Bridge
- Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece
- Stop Bar
- Tuners
- Grover
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 8 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 9 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 8.5 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Players who want Les Paul tone and construction on a budget, and rock/hard-rock players.
Strengths
Affordable, solid construction, hot 498T bridge pickup, durable.
Things to Consider
No binding, plainer aesthetics, less premium feel than Standard.
Production History
- Production Years
- 1983–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Introduced in 1983 as a stripped-down, studio-focused Les Paul.
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- Weight
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Common Questions
- What is the Les Paul Studio?
- A no-frills Les Paul with the core tone and construction at a working-player price — no binding, hot pickups.
- Who is the Les Paul Studio best for?
- Players who want Les Paul tone and construction on a budget, and rock/hard-rock players.
- What neck profile does the Les Paul Studio have?
- The Les Paul Studio features a 60s SlimTaper neck profile. Learn more about the 60s SlimTaper.
- How much does the Les Paul Studio weigh?
- The Les Paul Studio typically weighs around 8.5 lbs.
- Is the Les Paul Studio still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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