Gibson Limited Edition Les Paul Studio Dark Electric Guitar with Softshell Case - Ebony
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
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Description
Gibson Ultra-Modern Weight-Relieved Mahogany Body for Comfort
The Les Paul Studio Dark's Ultra-Modern weight-relieved mahogany body ensures hours of comfortable play without sacrificing the rich, resonant tone the Les Paul is renowned for. The carved maple top adds brightness and clarity to the instrument's sonic profile, balancing the warmth and midrange punch of the mahogany body. Whether performing onstage or recording in a studio, this construction provides a harmonically rich foundation that excels in capturing subtle dynamics. The weight-relief design not only reduces fatigue, but also enhances the instrument's resonance, making it ideal for longer playing sessions without compromising tone.
Fast-Playing SlimTaper Neck With Premium Components
Equipped with a SlimTaper mahogany neck, this guitar offers a smooth, fast-playing experience that accommodates intricate solos and rhythm work alike. The bound ebony fretboard features a 12" radius, acrylic trapezoid inlays and 22 medium-jumbo frets for effortless navigation across its range. The traditional heel and single-cutaway design provide excellent access to higher frets, making this model well suited for demanding technical performances. With its Graph Tech nut and Grover tuners, this neck guarantees exceptional tuning stability and precise intonation, ensuring a reliable playing experience in every scenario.
Legendary Gibson Burstbucker Pro Pickups With Coil Tapping
This Les Paul Studio Dark electric guitar features Gibson's Burstbucker Pro pickups, designed to deliver powerful, articulate tones that shine in both clean and overdriven settings. These pickups are wired to individual push/pull volume controls, enabling coil tapping for a brighter, single-coil sound. Each pickup also has its own tone control, allowing for extensive sonic sculpting and blending possibilities. From warm, vintage-inspired tones to modern, high-gain aggression, the Burstbuckers provide a dynamic range of sounds that suit any musical context. The three-way toggle switch further enhances tonal options, letting you seamlessly transition between neck, bridge or blended settings.
Precision Hardware for Long-Lasting Performance
Built for durability and stability, this guitar features a fully adjustable Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece, ensuring optimal string vibration transfer for maximum sustain. The Grover tuners with keystone buttons provide a classic look while maintaining precise tuning, even during aggressive playing. The Graph Tech nut enhances tuning stability by reducing friction at the string contact points, resulting in smoother bends and better overall performance. These thoughtful hardware choices ensure that the instrument remains reliable through countless performances and rigorous practice sessions.
Sleek Design for Modern Players
The Gibson Les Paul Studio Dark electric guitar pairs its cutting-edge features with a striking aesthetic. The blacked-out hardware, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and minimalistic appointments create a bold, modern look that's perfect for the stage. Whether you're a touring professional or a dedicated hobbyist, this guitar offers the style, sound and playability to inspire creativity and elevate your playing experience.
Features
• Ultra-Modern weight-relieved mahogany body reduces fatigue during long performances• Carved maple cap adds brightness and clarity to the rich mahogany tone
• SlimTaper neck profile ensures fast comfortable playability for all styles
• Burstbucker Pro pickups deliver dynamic tones with incredible clarity and power
• Push-pull volume controls enable coil tapping for versatile tonal options
• Bound ebony fretboard with 12" radius allows effortless chording and bending
• Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge ensures precise intonation and tuning stability
• Graph Tech nut enhances sustain and ensures reliable tuning during performances
• Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish ages gracefully for a timeless visual appeal
• Softshell case included for secure transport and added protection
Specifications
BodyBody Shape: Single cutaway
Body Wood: Mahogany
Top Wood: Carved plain maple
Body Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Weight Relief: Ultra-Modern
Neck
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Shape: SlimTaper
Neck Joint: Set neck
Scale Length: 24.75"
Neck Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Fingerboard
Material: Ebony
Radius: 12"
Fret Size: Medium-jumbo
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Width: 1.695"
Inlays: Acrylic trapezoid
Electronics
Configuration: HH
Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro
Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker Pro
Controls: Individual push/pull volume, individual tone
Switching: 3-way toggle
Coil Tapping: Yes
Hardware
Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar
Tuning Machines: Grover Tuners with Keystone Buttons
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Hardware Finish: Blacked-out chrome
Misc.
Orientation: Right handed
Strings: 6, Gibson 1046
Case: Soft-shell
Country of origin: USA
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Les Paul Studio Dark Electric Guitar with Softshell Case - Ebony | 833211 |
