MASTER CERTIFIED: 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio – Ebony - All Original – Pro Setup – Includes Gibson USA HSC Brown with Pink Lining – $1499 USD | FREE SHIPPING

This 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio is a killer, all-original player in classic Ebony, paired with a highly desirable, Gibson USA brown hardshell case featuring the vibrant pink lining and shroud.

A Note About This Guitar

I've handled and sold a lot of Les Paul Studios, and every once in a while one comes along that simply has "it."

After spending additional time with this guitar following its professional setup, I was reminded why it stood out from the moment it arrived. The neck feels exceptionally comfortable, the guitar resonates beautifully, and it has that effortless feel that makes you want to keep playing.

Not every Studio feels the same. This particular example has a personality that's difficult to capture in measurements and photos alone. The specifications tell part of the story—the rest is in the way the guitar responds in your hands.

If you’re familiar with these early-2000s Studios, you know why they are so highly regarded:

• Full-thickness mahogany body with a carved maple top
• Rich, dark rosewood fretboard with classic trapezoid inlays
• Hard-working, no-nonsense reliability with premium Gibson USA tone and feel

Performance & Setup (The Difference)

This guitar has been professionally set up by master technician Eric Upton. Result:

• Low, clean action
• Smooth, fast feel across the neck
• Stable tuning and rock-solid intonation
• It plays easily and consistently, completely bypassing the stiffness or high action often found in unvetted used guitars.

Pickup Configuration

• Gibson 490R (neck) — 7.73 kΩ Stock
• Gibson 498T (bridge) — 13.46 kΩ Stock
• A balanced, classic Gibson pickup pairing that delivers everything from warm, soulful cleans to an aggressive, articulate classic rock bite in the bridge.

Bench-Verified Specs

• Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Neck Thickness: .819" (1st fret) / .994" (12th fret)
• Neck Relief: .008"
• Action: 4/64" bass / 4/64" treble
• Strings: D'Addario EXL-110 All measurements verified during setup.
• Finish: Ebony (Gloss Nitrocellulose) 
• Hardware: Chrome (Original)

Condition & Details

• Good Condition
• Honest, typical minor cosmetic play wear consistent with a well-loved, 25-year-old guitar
• Light surface swirling, typical minor scuffs, and small dings from normal playing use over the years
• Fretboard is clean, conditioned, and frets have plenty of life left
• 100% original hardware and electronics
• No structural issues, neck cracks, breaks, or repairs

Included:

• Authentic Gibson USA brown hardshell case with pink lining and shroud
• Eric Upton Master Certification Sheet

Shipping & Packing (Important)

This instrument will be professionally packed using a brand-new, heavy-duty shipping box with proper internal support to prevent movement in transit. No loose cases, no shortcuts.

If you’ve ever received a guitar poorly packed, you already know why this matters. I pack every instrument the way I would want to receive my own—secure, stable, and fully protected.

Ships FREE, fully insured.

Why Buy From The Reserve

We do the inspection, verification, and setup—so you don’t have to.

Every guitar is vetted, measured, and professionally set up before it ever gets listed. What you receive is exactly what’s described, playing at its full potential.

The Bottom Line

This is an exceptionally well-playing 2001 Les Paul Studio that has been professionally set up, thoroughly inspected, and paired with a desirable Gibson USA brown hardshell case with pink lining and shroud.

Beyond the specifications, this is simply one of those guitars that feels alive in your hands—comfortable, resonant, and inspiring to play. If you're looking for an early-2000s Studio with authentic player character, outstanding setup work, and classic Gibson tone, this one deserves serious consideration.

Ready to play, ready to record, and ready to gig the day it arrives.