Is the Les Paul Studio Limited-Edition worth $1,599?

At $1,599 at Sweetwater as of November 4, 2026, it sits near the top of Studio pricing, which reflects the limited finish and ebony board. If you want a lighter Les Paul with coil-tap flexibility, it is a fair buy; if you want binding and gloss, a Standard costs more.

How does it differ from a standard Les Paul Studio?

This run adds a limited Manhattan Midnight finish and an ebony fingerboard instead of the usual rosewood. The weight-relieved mahogany body, maple top, SlimTaper neck and 490R/498T pickups carry over.

Gibson does not publish an exact weight, but the ultra-modern weight relief removes mahogany from the body, so most examples feel lighter than a solid Les Paul. Try one in person if back strain is a concern.

What comes in the box?

The guitar ships with a deluxe softshell case. A truss rod wrench is typically included; a strap and cable are not.

Does it have coil splitting?

Yes. The push/pull pots coil-tap the humbuckers and flip them out of phase, giving single-coil-like and thinner tones alongside full humbucker sounds.

Limited-edition Studios rarely get deep discounts, and only one store lists it new at $1,599 as of November 4, 2026. Watch for holiday sales or a used listing if you want to pay less.