Gibson Les Paul Studio Swirl series 2011 (Black Green)

Gibson Les Paul Studio Swirl enhances the solid, proven design of the world's most famous guitar with the extra attractions of flash and affordability. With a wide choice of finishes and woods, plus a sweet swirly paint job, the Les Paul Studio Swirl is sure to become a favorite of guitarists who demand traditional Les Paul performance with a modern attitude.

• Western maple top with mahogany body and Black Silver Swirl finish
• "Modern Classic" 490R and 498T pickups
• Vintage-inspired neck profile with Black obeche fretboard Western maple top with mahogany back with Black Green Swirl finish

  Back by popular demand, the Les Paul Studio is based on the extremely popular mid 1990s Studio model Les Paul, which featured full-sized trapezoid inlays, body and headstock. A Western maple top and chambered mahogany body assure quality sound and feel, while the Black Silver Swirl finish assures heads will turn!

  "Modern Classic" 490R and 498T pickups

  The Les Paul Studio features factory-installed 490R (rhythm) and 490T (treble) pickups. These "Modern Classic" pickups feature tonal characteristics similar to the '57 Classic, but deliver a slight increase in the upper mids, for a more contemporary humbucking sound. The special Alnico II magnet gives these beauties a singing quality that delivers on demand. The 490R, with its neck-spaced pole pieces, is calibrated to match the bridge-spaced 490T. Put a slightly hotter Alnico V magnet into a specially wound coil combination, and you get the 498T "Hot Alnico." Its higher output and emphasis on mid-ranges and highs make the 498T the perfect rock lead pickup for the Les Paul Studio.

  Vintage-inspired neck profile with Black obeche fretboard

  The Les Paul Studio's mahogany neck is shaped with a 1959 rounded profile for authentic feel. The fingerboard on this Black Silver Swirl model is Black obeche, with full-size pearloid trapezoid inlays. The Les Paul Studio's 22-fret neck and 24.75" scale length make for an easy playing, riff-friendly electric guitar. It's sure to become one of your first choices for sustain, crunchiness and looks!