Gibson Les Paul Studio Session SmB
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Gibson
Les Paul Studio Session SmB
Product Info
Article Number:
620934
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Studio Session SmB
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Studio Session SmB is a seriously capable Les Paul, offering a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern versatility. The slim neck and ebony board make it a joy to play, while the 57 Classic pickups nail that classic rock and blues tone. It's a great choice for players wanting that Les Paul feel without the premium price tag and unnecessary frills.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Studio Session SmB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: AA flamed maple
- Set neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: SlimTaper
- Single-ply neck binding
- Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43.5 mm (1.712")
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 frets
- Pickups: 1 57 Classic + (bridge) und 1 57 Classic (neck) Humbucker
- 2 volume controls with push/pull function for coil tap
- phase and pure bypass
- 2 tone controls
- 3-way toggle switch
- Black pickguard
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Grover Rotomatic machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Smokehouse Burst
- Includes gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides excellent sustain and warmth.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience.
- • 57 Classic pickups deliver authentic vintage humbucker tones.
- • SlimTaper neck profile is comfortable for extended playing sessions.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction contributes to a potentially heavy feel.
- • Smokehouse Burst finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • Studio model lacks some of the cosmetic appointments of higher-end Les Pauls.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with AA flamed maple top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
’57 Classic Humbuckers (bridge & neck)
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The coil-tap adds significant versatility, allowing you to access brighter, single-coil-like tones alongside the full humbucker warmth, expanding your sonic palette considerably.
Yes, the SlimTaper is noticeably thinner and flatter than a '50s rounded neck, offering a faster feel that's well-suited for players with smaller hands or a preference for quicker runs.
The mahogany body provides a warm, focused response even with high-gain amps, preventing the sound from becoming overly harsh; it retains a pleasant, controlled growl.
