Lp special vs. Studio

[CookieMonster]

This has probably been brought up before....but what do you think.... LP SPECIAL or STUDIO? I mean which would you prefer in overall appearance and sound.

 

[logen99999]

i played a special and didn't find the p90 tone as amazing as it is in a SG with p90s. plus there was a lot of hum.

but i did like the double cut and easy fret access.

having said that if it was a toss up between a studio and a special i'd go studio.

 

[CookieMonster]

it's Kinda weird cause the one im looking at has hums with it lol

 

[marc1kim]

I've owned both. VM studio and two humbucker Special SLs The flat tops are more comfortable to me
My Special:

 

[Ledheadforlife]

They are so similar, for me it would come down to which one I could get a better deal on.

 

[CookieMonster]

well the prices are 465 USD for The Special.......and like around 600 USD for the Studio.

 

[SteveGangi]

Just grab one or the other before the inevitable price increase. Base it on which sounds better and looks better to YOU.

 

[CookieMonster]

Just grab one or the other before the inevitable price increase. Base it on which sounds better and looks better to YOU.

Both are nice looking guitars i just want to know if you've had any experience....with the sound of both

 

[Hoojaah]

ive owned a worn special wiyh p90s a worn special with humbuckers & 2 studios over the last year or so
didnt like the worn specials at all & would go with the studio
sold the specials & got an orville lp junior which knocked the socks off them both

as for the studios i had a new one & a 10 year old one which is way better again

 

[CookieMonster]

oh ok thx... what was wrong with the specials?

 

[CookieMonster]

ive owned a worn special wiyh p90s a worn special with humbuckers & 2 studios over the last year or so
didnt like the worn specials at all & would go with the studio
sold the specials & got an orville lp junior which knocked the socks off them both

as for the studios i had a new one & a 10 year old one which is way better again

what was wrong with the specials?

 

[Hoojaah]

I never got on with the worn nitro as it irritated the palms of my hand , cant say if this is a common problem also they just didnt do it for me tonewise maybe theyre using cheaper timber .Compared to the orville junior which rings like a bell they didnt come close in any way
They just feel cheaper to be honest ,between these & the new studio i got i lost a lot of respect for new gibsons
the old gibson studio i have is a lovely guitar & would reccomend you buy an old one or at least try it before you buy

 

[Ledheadforlife]

I had a special and it was just as nice as any studio I've had, in every way.

 

[CookieMonster]

I had a special and it was just as nice as any studio I've had, in every way.

Is the studio cheaper than the special??

 

[RetropM]

I own both. Specials sound better with P90s IMO. My Special has P90s, but I have played a few with humbuckers but much prefer them with P90s. I've not played a special with humbuckers that sounds as good as my Studio or my Special. As far as which is the better guitar, I like the tone of them both but prefer the thicker neck of the Studio as far as feel. The Studio was the more expensive of the two. It was $1300 new where the Special was $600 used.

 

[Ledheadforlife]

Is the studio cheaper than the special??

Nah, the special is cheaper than the studio but plays and sounds as good, and almost looks as good( I prefer trap inlays and a carved top but that's just me)

 

[06VM]

Is the studio cheaper than the special??

In my area the Studios start at $960 and the specials go for $1175. LP Juniors go for $860.
I currently have an 09 LP Special. I'm a big fan of P90's.

 

[CookieMonster]

In my area the Studios start at $960 and the specials go for $1175. LP Juniors go for $860.
I currently have an 09 LP Special. I'm a big fan of P90's.

Whe one im looking at has hums