Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio WRS
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Gibson
Les Paul Modern Studio WRS
Product Info
Article Number:
569689
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Modern Studio WRS
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Modern Studio WRS is a seriously playable Les Paul – Gibson did a great job with the weight relief. It's a versatile workhorse with a modern feel, perfect for players wanting that iconic Les Paul tone and sustain without the usual heft. This is a great entry point into the Les Paul world.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio WRS
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Ultra Modern Weight Relief - weight-reduced body
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Flattened neck-body transition (contoured neck heel)
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43.05 mm
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Neck profile: Asymmetrical Slim Taper
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 490R (neck) and 498T (bridge) humbuckers
- 2 Volume controls with push/pull function for coil tap
- 2 Tone controls with push/pull function for bypass/phase
- Aluminium stop bar
- Aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Grover Rotomatics machine heads with "Keystone" knobs
- Colour: Wine Red Satin
- Includes gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Modern weight relief makes it surprisingly manageable for a Les Paul.
- • Ebony fretboard provides snappy response and excellent sustain.
- • Asymmetrical neck profile offers comfort and speed for various hand sizes.
- • 490R/498T combo delivers a versatile range from warm to aggressive.
CONS
- • Wine Red Satin finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Coil-tap functionality is somewhat limited compared to more extensive wiring options.
- • Mahogany body, while resonant, can still feel a little dense for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
490R (Neck) / 498T (Bridge) Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 inches)
Frets
22
Bridge
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It significantly reduces the overall weight, making it much more comfortable to play for extended periods, though it still retains the core Les Paul resonance.
It's a subtle change; most players find it quite comfortable and actually prefer the improved access to higher frets it provides.
The 498T bridge pickup provides plenty of high-output grunt for rock and metal, though it's not as extreme as some high-gain pickups.
