Gibson Les Paul Studio 2003 Swamp Ash
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $735 — $1,055
The Les Paul Studio launched in 1983 as an affordable no-frills take on the classic Les Paul design. Like other Les Pauls, the Studio uses two humbuckers and a combination of a carved Maple top on a Mahogany body (though some early models use alder). Unlike other Les Pauls, the Studio lacks any sort of binding on the fingerboard or body. This take on the Studio features a Platinum finish on the body and with matching headstock. This option was offered from 2003 to 2006.
Years of Production: 1983 - present
Design Elements: Two humbucker pickups, four control knobs, block inlays
Finish Specification: Platinum was offered from 2003 to 2006.
Notable Les Paul Players: Slash, Jimmy Page, Alex Lifeson
