Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s vs Gibson Les Paul Studio
Buy the Standard 50s if you want the classic Les Paul recipe: a solid, non-weight-relieved mahogany body, a chunky 50s neck and Burstbucker 1/2 pickups voiced for warm, vintage PAF tone. Buy the Studio if you play long sets, prefer a slim neck, or want coil-tap versatility from Burstbucker Pro pickups. The Standard 50s is the heavier, more traditional instrument with a hardshell case; the Studio is lighter, more ergonomic and more flexible, but it ships with a soft case and skips the cosmetic extras.
- Choose the Les Paul Standard 50s if you want vintage-correct construction, a fat 50s neck and classic PAF-style humbucker tone.
- Choose the Les Paul Studio if you want a lighter Les Paul with a slim neck and coil-tap single-coil sounds for gigging.
Prices
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s: $2,299.00 at musicstore.com (last seen Nov 6)
- Gibson Les Paul Studio: $1,199.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 8)
- Difference: the Gibson Les Paul Studio is $1,100.00 cheaper than the Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s at the latest prices (Nov 6 and Nov 8)
