This is definitely not your typical 1990 Gibson Les Paul Studio, and in this case that's a good thing.

This guitar has been heavily upgraded with a carefully chosen collection of parts, turning a fairly straightforward Studio into a seriously cool, great-playing Les Paul. It has a black finish with an ebony fingerboard and has been built with an emphasis on tone, playability, tuning stability, and making the controls actually useful.

The original pickups have been replaced with a pair of Gibson '57 Classic Humbuckers, paired with CTS ArtOfTone matched 5% 300K long-stem pots and NOS paper-in-oil capacitors. The wiring uses vintage-style push-back and braided 22-gauge wire, along with a Switchcraft toggle switch and chrome metal tip. The bridge has been upgraded to a GFS roller saddle bridge, and the guitar has Sperzel locking tuners, and Bigsby American B-12 Art Deco vibrato.

The rest of the hardware has been upgraded as well, including nickel cupcake knobs, a chrome metal truss rod cover, and chrome Grover-style star strap buttons that screw securely into place without requiring a dedicated strap.

There are small scratches and small dings throughout, but nothing excessive or distracting. This is not a collector piece that is meant to sit in a case. This is a player, and it is a really good one.

With the '57 Classics, upgraded electronics, locking tuners, roller bridge, and Bigsby, this Les Paul has been taken a long way from its original Studio configuration. It plays great, sounds great, and stays in tune even when you are working the Bigsby.

It comes with a hardshell case.