The Les Paul Studio 2017 HP features a mahogany body with Ultra-Modern weight relief, making it lighter and more comfortable to play for extended periods. The maple top adds visual appeal and contributes to the guitar's tonal richness.
The mahogany neck has a Slim Taper profile, which offers a fast and smooth playing experience. The rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays provides a classic look and a comfortable surface for fretting.
Equipped with a pair of 498T (bridge) and 490R (neck) humbuckers, the Les Paul Studio 2017 HP delivers a powerful and versatile tone. These pickups offer a balanced response with ample output, suitable for various musical styles. The push/pull coil splitting feature on the volume and tone controls provides additional tonal options and allows for single-coil-like sounds.
The Tune-O-Matic bridge with titanium saddles ensures precise intonation and excellent sustain. The aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece further enhances sustain and resonance. The combination of the bridge and tailpiece provides a solid foundation for the strings and enhances overall tuning stability.
The control layout includes volume and tone controls with push/pull functionality for coil splitting, offering a wide range of tonal versatility. The 3-way pickup selector switch allows for easy switching between the bridge and neck pickups. Additionally, the guitar features an internal DIP switch for a 15 dB Turbo Boost, which can be engaged for increased output and drive.
The G-Force tuners with improved gears provide fast and accurate tuning, while the chrome hardware complements the ebony finish and adds a touch of visual elegance.
In summary, the Les Paul Studio 2017 HP - Ebony is a versatile and high-performance instrument that combines modern features with the classic Les Paul design. It is suitable for players seeking enhanced playability, tonal flexibility, and a sleek appearance.
Body: Mahogany with Ultra-Modern weight relief
Top: Maple
Neck: Mahogany, Slim Taper profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75 inches (628 mm)
Nut Width: 1.745 inches (44.32 mm)
Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoids
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with Titanium saddles
Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
Pickups: 498T (Bridge) and 490R (Neck) humbuckers
Controls: 2 Volume (Push/Pull for coil splitting), 2 Tone (Push/Pull for coil splitting), 3-way Pickup Selector Switch, Internal DIP switch for 15 dB Turbo Boost
Tuners: G-Force with improved gears
Hardware: Chrome
Finish: Ebony, High Gloss