NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown

edhalen · 05-11-2012, 10:31 AM

Hi - new here. My first LP and first American made guitar. Absolutely love it! The tones out of this thing are amazing! Proud to be an LP owner and inspired to play! Bought it from sweetwater - great people to deal with.

RonH · 05-11-2012, 10:43 AM

I played a couple of those and they are excellent guitars. I was seriously looking to buy one but ended up getting a Traditional Goldtop. I would still love to pick up one of those Worn Brown Studios though. I love the neck on them. The couple I played sounded excellent and were extremely comfortable to play.

You are right about Sweetwater. They are a great company and you got yourself a gorgeous LP. Congratulations!

Quadrophenic · 05-11-2012, 10:44 AM

These guys at sweetwater make great pictures!
Sweet axe

edhalen · 05-11-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Quadrophenic

These guys at sweetwater make great pictures!
Sweet axe

Thanks!

Yep - I have taken some pics but they pale in comparison. These pics are the closest to doing the finish the justice it deserves.

HRC · 05-11-2012, 10:50 AM

Congrats!

adamsvok · 05-11-2012, 10:55 AM

Nice! Enjoy the Faded look! I know I do.

Is that a maple cap or full mahagony body? Also what's the year on that axe?
I think they don'T make the "Les Paul Studio Faded" anymore (since febr.?) You can only get the Studio Pro faded, and of coure the others 50s-60s trib. humbucker etc.

edhalen · 05-11-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by adamsvok

Nice! Enjoy the Faded look! I know I do.

Is that a maple cap or full mahagony body? Also what's the year on that axe?
I think they don'T make the "Les Paul Studio Faded" anymore (since febr.?) You can only get the Studio Pro faded, and of coure the others 50s-60s trib. humbucker etc.

Maple Cap. Appears to be a one-piece Mahogany back as I can see no lines on the back at all - only grain. Year is 2012 stamped on the back of the headstock. Right - SW describes this one as Worn. They also offer it in Cherry (for which I've seen posts here on MLPF), Blue, and Black. My personal choice was this Brown and this particular guitar was stunning as compared to the other 6 they had in stock at the time. I got lucky. The fit and finish are top-notch and it plays as good or better than it looks. I'm truly inspired every time I pick it up. Heck, every time I look at it

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GammyBird · 05-11-2012, 11:23 AM

**** that's nice!!! I was, and may still, refinish my Special to that exact colour!!

Congrats

cynic79 · 05-11-2012, 12:42 PM

When the Faded LPs first came out, I tried a few and was not terribly impressed. The ones I played sounded somewhat flat to my ear. I tend to like brighter Les Pauls, and the mahogany/rosewood Fadeds just did not do much for me.

I've had a chance to play a few examples of the new Faded line with the baked maple fretboard and maple cap, and the ones I've tried have sounded absolutely excellent. The extra maple seems to have brought more life to the sound, at least to my ear. The tops look great as well.

Congrats on the new guitar!

DanL · 05-11-2012, 12:49 PM

very cool guitar!

ToneasaurusRex · 05-11-2012, 12:51 PM

Welcome to the forum! Nice guitar, these are seriously under-appreciated.

Peace

Rex

Lurko · 05-11-2012, 12:56 PM

Congrats, that's a nice one!

Guitar Joe · 05-11-2012, 01:11 PM

Thats a lovely top on that.

I love my studio faded, they're great guitars.

Mines even starting to get a bit of wear in places now which makes it look even better IMO

HNGD

River side · 05-11-2012, 01:30 PM

Congrats on having one that fits your bill.

I've been around for a long while now, and that model is my absolute favorite, when it comes to my complete satisfaction.

Some folks like a shiny finish, others like their binding and gold appointments.

I'll take one of these first, most any time.

strat les sg · 05-11-2012, 01:59 PM

I love the 2 I have ,a pro faded and a maple cap one both in red,very comfortable necks and love the BB pros

straybeat · 05-11-2012, 06:38 PM

I just put together my walnut studio 2 months ago (it looks like a worn brown) and it screams! Love it just as much as any other LP I ever owned!

gnvair · 05-12-2012, 12:16 PM

I was back trying out guitars at GC last month and picked one up and it was by and far the most comfortable LP neck I ever felt.

DrewGR · 05-12-2012, 01:39 PM

For me the neck is very comfortable as well, but it does take some getting used to as it is somewhat fat.

Iluvatar · 05-12-2012, 02:16 PM

Great looking guitar! Love the finish

joeobrien · 05-12-2012, 02:24 PM

Congratulations! Excellent guitar - I have a worn brown Studio (2008 all mahogany) and it's great.

Enjoy it!

edhalen · 05-12-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DrewGR

For me the neck is very comfortable as well, but it does take some getting used to as it is somewhat fat.

It is a depature from by SMBB Silo30 neck that's for sure. But with large hands the LP sure does feel great. Nice to have some more neck to dig in with - I didn't realize how much I was going to like it! This thing is perfect! I played it for almost 2 hours tonight and what a blast! Oh, and I took off the pick guard - looks MUCH better that way. More nice wood grain to gaze at!

Thanks for all of the kind words. Nice board here.

AxeBuilder · 05-12-2012, 10:23 PM

Looks great!

Tangerine · 05-13-2012, 10:20 AM

Congrats Studios are great guitars!

SLewis · 05-13-2012, 12:27 PM

The Worn Brown Studio is one of my favorites from the Gibson USA line.
I got mine about a year ago(maple cap & rosewood board) and have been in love ever since.

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rjwilson37 · 05-13-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by edhalen

It is a depature from by SMBB Silo30 neck that's for sure. But with large hands the LP sure does feel great. Nice to have some more neck to dig in with - I didn't realize how much I was going to like it! This thing is perfect! I played it for almost 2 hours tonight and what a blast! Oh, and I took off the pick guard - looks MUCH better that way. More nice wood grain to gaze at!

Thanks for all of the kind words. Nice board here.

They are definitely comfortable to play, and the BBPro's have a very large range of tones you can get from them. I love the faded satin finish, no fingerprints to have to clean off all the time.

Congrats HNGD!

edhalen · 05-13-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjwilson37

They are definitely comfortable to play, and the BBPro's have a very large range of tones you can get from them. I love the faded satin finish, no fingerprints to have to clean off all the time.

Congrats HNGD!

BINGO! NO fingerprints!

Zack · 05-14-2012, 05:41 AM

looks tasty

edhalen · 05-14-2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by zack268

looks tasty

Thanks!

SvdH · 05-14-2012, 07:29 AM

Enjoy! These are great guitars!

bbutler123 · 05-14-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by edhalen

Hi - new here. My first LP and first American made guitar. Absolutely love it! The tones out of this thing are amazing! Proud to be an LP owner and inspired to play! Bought it from sweetwater - great people to deal with.

Man, that is a super beautiful guitar. Wow, that's one of the best looking guitars I've ever seen.

And it's a Gibson.

You have the right guitar now.

Now play. And learn to write your own stuff. Have confidence in it.

05-11-2012, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
RonH Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown I played a couple of those and they are excellent guitars. I was seriously looking to buy one but ended up getting a Traditional Goldtop. I would still love to pick up one of those Worn Brown Studios though. I love the neck on them. The couple I played sounded excellent and were extremely comfortable to play. You are right about Sweetwater. They are a great company and you got yourself a gorgeous LP. Congratulations! Epi rocks and edhalen like this.

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adamsvok Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hungary Posts: 222 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown Nice! Enjoy the Faded look! I know I do. Is that a maple cap or full mahagony body? Also what's the year on that axe? I think they don'T make the "Les Paul Studio Faded" anymore (since febr.?) You can only get the Studio Pro faded, and of coure the others 50s-60s trib. humbucker etc. edhalen likes this. __________________ "Years from now, after I'm gone, someone will listen to what I've done and know I was here. They may not know or care who I was, but they'll hear my guitars speaking for me." Chet Atkins 2006 Epiphone LP Standard 2010 Epiphone LP Tribute (1960) Sold! 2011 Gibson LP Studio Faded

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cynic79 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 81 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Re: NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown When the Faded LPs first came out, I tried a few and was not terribly impressed. The ones I played sounded somewhat flat to my ear. I tend to like brighter Les Pauls, and the mahogany/rosewood Fadeds just did not do much for me. I've had a chance to play a few examples of the new Faded line with the baked maple fretboard and maple cap, and the ones I've tried have sounded absolutely excellent. The extra maple seems to have brought more life to the sound, at least to my ear. The tops look great as well. Congrats on the new guitar! edhalen likes this. __________________ Dressing the Debutantes Facebook Alonetone Some songs http://soundcloud.com/cynic79

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ToneasaurusRex Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 911 Thanks: 11 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown Welcome to the forum! Nice guitar, these are seriously under-appreciated. Peace Rex edhalen likes this.

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Guitar Joe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, England Posts: 304 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown Thats a lovely top on that. I love my studio faded, they're great guitars. Mines even starting to get a bit of wear in places now which makes it look even better IMO HNGD joeobrien and edhalen like this. __________________ Epiphone MIK Black Beauty Les Paul '02 - BK Pickups Fender MIJ Telecaster '04 Fender MIJ Jazzmaster '94 Gibson Studio faded WB '11 Gibson Midtown Standard P-90 '12 Cort Electro Acoustic Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Orange Tiny Terror 12" Combo Epiphone Valve Junior

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River side Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,720 Thanks: 12 Thanked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Re: NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown Congrats on having one that fits your bill. I've been around for a long while now, and that model is my absolute favorite, when it comes to my complete satisfaction. Some folks like a shiny finish, others like their binding and gold appointments. I'll take one of these first, most any time. edhalen likes this.

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strat les sg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 235 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown I love the 2 I have ,a pro faded and a maple cap one both in red,very comfortable necks and love the BB pros River side likes this.

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straybeat Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,977 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	Re: NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown I just put together my walnut studio 2 months ago (it looks like a worn brown) and it screams! Love it just as much as any other LP I ever owned! edhalen likes this. __________________ Dave drowned. So at the funeral we got him a wreath in the shape of a lifebelt. Because it's what he would have wanted.

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DrewGR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Athens, GR Posts: 381 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown For me the neck is very comfortable as well, but it does take some getting used to as it is somewhat fat. edhalen likes this.

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Iluvatar Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown Great looking guitar! Love the finish edhalen likes this.

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SLewis Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 36 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: NGD: LP Studio Worn Brown The Worn Brown Studio is one of my favorites from the Gibson USA line. I got mine about a year ago(maple cap & rosewood board) and have been in love ever since. . __________________

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