MASTER CERTIFIED: 2012 Gibson Les Paul Studio – Silver Metallic – Pro Setup – $1499 USD | FREE SHIPPING

This 2012 Gibson Les Paul Studio is a solid, straightforward example of a modern Les Paul with a unique Silver Metallic finish.

It offers the core features players expect:

- mahogany/maple construction 

- traditional Les Paul feel and response 

- reliable, no-frills design 

The finish sets it apart visually while keeping everything else familiar and functional.

Performance & Setup (The Difference)

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

Result:

- low, clean action 

- smooth feel across the neck 

- stable tuning and intonation 

It plays easily and consistently without the stiffness often found in factory setups.

Pickup Configuration

- Gibson 490R (neck) — 7.74 kΩ 

- Gibson 498T (bridge) — 13.91 kΩ 

A proven pairing with warm neck tones and a stronger, higher-output bridge suited for rock and lead playing.

Bench-Verified Specs

- Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz 

- Neck Thickness: .818" (1st fret) / .912" (12th fret) 

- Neck Relief: .008" 

- Action: 4/64" bass / 4/64" treble 

- Strings: D'Addario EXL-110

- Finish: Silver Metallic (nitrocellulose) 

- Fretboard: Granadillo (original 2012 spec) 

- Hardware: Chrome (original) 

All measurements verified during setup.

Condition & Details

- Very good condition 

- Light signs of normal handling 

- No structural issues 

- Original case shows minor cosmetic wear on underside consistent with age/use

Included:

- Gibson hardshell case 

- 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 a clean, properly set up 2012 Les Paul Studio with a unique finish and excellent playability—ready to go out of the case.