Gibson Les Paul studio from '91 worth the money?

[River]

I have a '97 and its has a very unique twangy/vintage bite to the tone, i havent heard it on any other les paul I played so far. I agree that the older studios are great guitars

My '92 is a Standard, and has been mistaken for a Tele in recordings, many times.

 

[Oranjeaap]

My '92 is a Standard, and has been mistaken for a Tele in recordings, many times.

Yeh I know what you're saying. Playing clean on a good tube amp, it has a warm tone but with that great top end 'snap' where any blues player would kill for
It as the orginal pots and humbuckers, and the thought of changing the buckers realy frightens me because im afraid to lose that unique tone

 

[dbwalker]

Oh and there shouldnt be any difference between a standard or studio, they are build the same way with the same wood. Only difference is esthetic

standards have rosewood fret boards, many studio's have ebony

 

[River]

Yeh I know what you're saying. Playing clean on a good tube amp, it has a warm tone but with that great top end 'snap' where any blues player would kill for
It as the orginal pots and humbuckers, and the thought of changing the buckers realy frightens me because im afraid to lose that unique tone

I had Phat Cats in both positions, but put the 490R back in the bridge, and it's staying.

 

[captain tightpants]

I love the 490, one of my favorite pickups. Even better with an A4 in it.

 

[River]

I love the 490, one of my favorite pickups. Even better with an A4 in it.

 

[captain tightpants]

Think A2 smooth with a bit of sparkly shimmer on top .

Yummy!

 

[River]

Think A2 smooth with a bit of sparkly shimmer on top .

Yummy!

I may have to go there. Damn this place.

What's in it stock?

 

[captain tightpants]

I may have to go there. Damn this place.

What's in it stock?

A2.

A5 sounds pretty damned good in them too. I'm running a pair of 490's with A5's in that goofy Jackson of mine right now. Great for crunchy classic rock tones.

 

[The Refugee]

standards have rosewood fret boards, many studio's have ebony

Only limited runs, alpine whites, and early 90 ones.

 

[fairlanericky]

okay, I'll play too. My '84 Studio, Ebony/Black, alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, beat, yellowed and finish checked; $550 on CL

'93 Studio, Alpine White, mahogany body, mahogany neck w/ ebony
fretboard, maple cap; $650 on CL.

Both bought this year.

$826 USD for a beat up 91? I'd try to get it down to $600-$700 US if
it were me.

 

[Dilver]

Agreed. I paid $1100 for my '92 (played, but nice shape, original with no fret wear), and I considered that to be a darn nice price.

Now THAT is a great but understandable price!

 

[goodwater]

I've got a '93 Studio and it holds its own again my two historics...the main difference is weight but in terms of playability, it's right up there

 

[Rozman62]

Got a '91 Studio in wine with ebony and it was build with superb workmanship. Sounds and plays like a dream. I have had a dozen Les Paul's in std's/customs over the last 35 years and my '91 Studio is as good if not better than any of them. Paid $700 on CL.

 

[Satch0922]

I've got a '93 Studio and it holds its own again my two historics...the main difference is weight but in terms of playability, it's right up there

I have a 93 studio as well....sweet guitar regardless of what "name" Gibson chose to give it...

It's the one in the middle

84 93 91

 

[powerwagonjohn]

WOW, I just bought a 1991 Les Paul Studio in wine red with ebony fretboard and gold hardware. After reading this thread I am really stoked to get the guitar. I have a 68 SG Std. a 66 SG Jr a couple Gibson archtops and a 1973 Guild Starfire IV. I play through a 1964 Fender Tremolux and can't wait to plug the Les Paul in and check out the differance. This will be my first Les Paul and it sounds like I may have found a good one. I paid $800.00 including shipping and insurance with a 3 day money back guarantee and it looks to be in great condition. Is the 1991 Studio weight relevied or chambered? Is the neck maple or mahogany? Actually my wife bought it for my birthday... I got a great wife!!
Thanks John

 

[smcgov]

Ditto, for $825 you can find a good used standard.

That's pretty low....I have never really seen one under $1200..

 

[smcgov]

okay, I'll play too. My '84 Studio, Ebony/Black, alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, beat, yellowed and finish checked; $550 on CL

'93 Studio, Alpine White, mahogany body, mahogany neck w/ ebony
fretboard, maple cap; $650 on CL.

Both bought this year.

$826 USD for a beat up 91? I'd try to get it down to $600-$700 US if
it were me.

My 84 was $575 Brand new in 1984....love that guitar, didn't realize the neck was maple...the shaws are GREAT sounding pups

 

[Lowdown]

Is the 1991 Studio weight relevied or chambered? Is the neck maple or mahogany? Actually my wife bought it for my birthday... I got a great wife!!

Swissed/weight relieved.
Mahogany. Although,there's been reports of some with maple...
Congrats. Yes,you sure do.


I don't see what some of you are bitching about.
I just spent some time in the Historic Sub-Forum defending the merits of Studio's/USA models against CS/Historic models and here some of you are making my points invalid as you argue amongst yourselves re. Studio's being a lesser player than a Standard

Good one,fellas.



I love Studio's.,especially those Tribute's. Beautiful. I want a GT Tribute. There's some beautiful ones out there and the early 90's were some of the best,IMO.
If it sounds like crap to you,swap out the pups/wiring etc. Easy,sure fix. As suggested,see if he'll come down in price...if it's singing to you and feels like the one,grab it.

 

[bufbills]

My 94 kicks ass as noted in my sig! Ebony board, 9+lbs and screams with the stock 490/498. I love these studio threads. Especially the early 90s threads.