Studio vs Custom?

PatrickJansen · 05-24-2009, 12:15 AM

Ok, first of all, I'm new here, so I'm not sure how all of this forum stuff works yet, but whatever. I have a problem. I am a freshman in high school (wait it gets worse =]) and can't decide whether to buy a (Gibson) les Paul studio at Christmastime this year, or to save up for a few years and buy a Gibson les Paul Custom ('68 reissue in antique natural or triburst, to be exact). Could I get some advice/info on which would be the wiser choice and what the major differences are? Thanks. =]

MesaBoogie · 05-24-2009, 12:57 AM

Depends, do you already play guitar or are you just starting out? If you're experienced, I'd say: save up and buy your dream guitar. Hell, if you wait a bit longer you could buy a R8 or an R9.

Grtz,

Mesa.

im_b0r3d_ · 05-24-2009, 01:00 AM

You could buy a used studio, and then sell it later for the same price and buy a custom with the money you saved up while playing the studio.

alligatorbling · 05-24-2009, 01:50 AM

buy the used studio and enjoy it throughout your high school years... once high school graduation rolls around put together all the money folks send you, the money you can get from selling the studio, and any money youve saved up from now till then and get a put that towards a custom =) as far as differences there are a handfull to consider but to sum it up in a simple way i like to use analogys...

think of the studio as a this,

think of the custom as this...

they are both nice, ones just nicer lol...

vladmaximus · 05-24-2009, 07:09 AM

Hell yeahhhh...

Custom is good...

watchunglava · 05-24-2009, 01:51 PM

your post confuses me .

your buying a new guitar at Christmas?

**Edited by Mod**

diceman · 05-24-2009, 02:00 PM

Get a used Studio and enjoy it. Sell it later for exactly what you paid for it and get your Custom.

BOSSRHINO44 · 05-24-2009, 02:01 PM

Read the post next time and u wont be so confused! He said (BUY)! No need to be an a..hole to the noob. Welcome Patrick

FF_Pedals · 05-24-2009, 02:07 PM

I asked myself the exact same question 12 years ago

. I went with a new Studio and have never needed anything else. If you're comfortable enough with guitars to pick out a good used one that would be the best option I think.

watchunglava · 05-24-2009, 07:09 PM

dude sorry for busting your balls. i guess some folks don't get northeast humor . calling you a yuppy **** wasn't ment to be insulting .

i say get the custom! possibly something you will have your entire life . if you can afford it now get the best one you can afford before a mortgage payment takes priority over your guitar.

PatrickJansen · 05-25-2009, 09:21 AM

Wow, I didn't expect this much feedback. First off, I want to thank you guys for giving me this great advice. =)
I would like to be able to buy the studio and then sell it later, but I tend to get attached to guitars, so I'm not sure I'd be able to sell it. But I really like the idea, it would just be something I'd have to work on. And as for the R8 or R9, I planned on getting those later on, because I've been buying so many guitars recently, I've forgotten about a good amp, and as a result, I'm still playing through a Roland cube 20. But on the other hand I have an Ovation Acoustic, Epi Goth V (they don't make them anymore =]), and Fender Dlx Players Strat, so I can't complain.

Again, I want to say thanks for your help on this. I'll keep you posted on what happens as it happens.

Peace,
-Pat

PatrickJansen · 05-25-2009, 09:22 AM

Wow, I didn't expect this much feedback. First off, I want to thank you guys for giving me this great advice. =)
I would like to be able to buy the studio and then sell it later, but I tend to get attached to guitars, so I'm not sure I'd be able to sell it. But I really like the idea, it would just be something I'd have to work on. And as for the R8 or R9, I planned on getting those later on, because I've been buying so many guitars recently, I've forgotten about a good amp, and as a result, I'm still playing through a Roland cube 20. But on the other hand I have an Ovation Acoustic, Epi Goth V (they don't make them anymore =]), and Fender Dlx Players Strat, so I can't complain.

Again, I want to say thanks for your help on this. I'll keep you posted on what happens as it happens.

Peace,
-Pat

Ides of March · 05-26-2009, 09:42 AM

Depending on your cabbage supply, get the studio first to see how well you like playing a Gibson. The studio and custom have the same pickups in them. And the prices of Customs now a days are rediculous you would be saving forever. There is nothing wrong with a studio, they are great guitars.

PatrickJansen · 05-26-2009, 05:05 PM

Actually, the Studio has a 490R and a 498T, and the customs (or at least the one I'm looking at) has '57 Classics. But not to be devils advocate here, though. =]

05-24-2009, 12:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
PatrickJansen Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Studio vs Custom? Ok, first of all, I'm new here, so I'm not sure how all of this forum stuff works yet, but whatever. I have a problem. I am a freshman in high school (wait it gets worse =]) and can't decide whether to buy a (Gibson) les Paul studio at Christmastime this year, or to save up for a few years and buy a Gibson les Paul Custom ('68 reissue in antique natural or triburst, to be exact). Could I get some advice/info on which would be the wiser choice and what the major differences are? Thanks. =]

05-24-2009, 12:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
MesaBoogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,406 Thanks: 36 Thanked 26 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Studio vs Custom? Depends, do you already play guitar or are you just starting out? If you're experienced, I'd say: save up and buy your dream guitar. Hell, if you wait a bit longer you could buy a R8 or an R9. Grtz, Mesa. __________________ Was an unlucky child...was abandoned at the doorstep...by my foster-parents...

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im_b0r3d_ V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where streams of whiskey are flowing Posts: 2,855 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Studio vs Custom? You could buy a used studio, and then sell it later for the same price and buy a custom with the money you saved up while playing the studio.

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alligatorbling V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 31,021 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 2,275 Times in 639 Posts	Re: Studio vs Custom? buy the used studio and enjoy it throughout your high school years... once high school graduation rolls around put together all the money folks send you, the money you can get from selling the studio, and any money youve saved up from now till then and get a put that towards a custom =) as far as differences there are a handfull to consider but to sum it up in a simple way i like to use analogys... think of the studio as a this, think of the custom as this... they are both nice, ones just nicer lol... __________________ https://soundcloud.com/astrobling/space-ride Visit Blings Soundcloud! visit bling at reverbnation! Last edited by alligatorbling; 05-24-2009 at 09:02 AM.

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watchunglava Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland Maine USA made man in the ebony mafia Posts: 906 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Studio vs Custom? your post confuses me . your buying a new guitar at Christmas? Edited by Mod Last edited by b-squared; 05-24-2009 at 04:10 PM. Reason: Insulting...

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Studio vs Custom? Get a used Studio and enjoy it. Sell it later for exactly what you paid for it and get your Custom.

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BOSSRHINO44 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: detroit mich Posts: 133 Thanks: 15 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Studio vs Custom? Read the post next time and u wont be so confused! He said (BUY)! No need to be an a..hole to the noob. Welcome Patrick

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FF_Pedals Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Studio vs Custom? I asked myself the exact same question 12 years ago . I went with a new Studio and have never needed anything else. If you're comfortable enough with guitars to pick out a good used one that would be the best option I think.

05-24-2009, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
watchunglava Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland Maine USA made man in the ebony mafia Posts: 906 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Studio vs Custom? dude sorry for busting your balls. i guess some folks don't get northeast humor . calling you a yuppy **** wasn't ment to be insulting . i say get the custom! possibly something you will have your entire life . if you can afford it now get the best one you can afford before a mortgage payment takes priority over your guitar.

05-25-2009, 09:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
PatrickJansen Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Studio vs Custom? Wow, I didn't expect this much feedback. First off, I want to thank you guys for giving me this great advice. =) I would like to be able to buy the studio and then sell it later, but I tend to get attached to guitars, so I'm not sure I'd be able to sell it. But I really like the idea, it would just be something I'd have to work on. And as for the R8 or R9, I planned on getting those later on, because I've been buying so many guitars recently, I've forgotten about a good amp, and as a result, I'm still playing through a Roland cube 20. But on the other hand I have an Ovation Acoustic, Epi Goth V (they don't make them anymore =]), and Fender Dlx Players Strat, so I can't complain. Again, I want to say thanks for your help on this. I'll keep you posted on what happens as it happens. Peace, -Pat

05-25-2009, 09:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
PatrickJansen Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Studio vs Custom? Wow, I didn't expect this much feedback. First off, I want to thank you guys for giving me this great advice. =) I would like to be able to buy the studio and then sell it later, but I tend to get attached to guitars, so I'm not sure I'd be able to sell it. But I really like the idea, it would just be something I'd have to work on. And as for the R8 or R9, I planned on getting those later on, because I've been buying so many guitars recently, I've forgotten about a good amp, and as a result, I'm still playing through a Roland cube 20. But on the other hand I have an Ovation Acoustic, Epi Goth V (they don't make them anymore =]), and Fender Dlx Players Strat, so I can't complain. Again, I want to say thanks for your help on this. I'll keep you posted on what happens as it happens. Peace, -Pat

05-26-2009, 09:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ides of March Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 1,617 Thanks: 56 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Studio vs Custom? Depending on your cabbage supply, get the studio first to see how well you like playing a Gibson. The studio and custom have the same pickups in them. And the prices of Customs now a days are rediculous you would be saving forever. There is nothing wrong with a studio, they are great guitars. __________________ Never stop playing.... www.reverbnation.com/mattmass (Vocals/Guitars for Colors of the Wicked) Matt Mass

05-26-2009, 05:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
PatrickJansen Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Studio vs Custom? Actually, the Studio has a 490R and a 498T, and the customs (or at least the one I'm looking at) has '57 Classics. But not to be devils advocate here, though. =]

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