Gibson USA LPSTAA01B8CH1 Les Paul Studio Session Electric Guitar - Bourbon Burst

Sadek Music, the Gibson Les Paul Studio Session builds on the legacy of its no-frills predecessor with a refined blend of cosmetic, performance, and electronic upgrades. Its weight-relieved mahogany body is topped with a stunning flame maple cap, delivering both visual appeal and enhanced comfort. The SlimTaper mahogany neck, paired with a contoured heel and bound ebony fingerboard, ensures smooth playability and a premium feel. Equipped with a set of ’57 Classic humbuckers, the Studio Session delivers vintage-inspired PAF tones, while four push-pull knobs unlock coil-tap, out-of-phase, and pure bypass options for tonal versatility. Additional appointments include Grover Rotomatic tuners with Keystone buttons, acrylic trapezoid inlays, a “Les Paul Model” headstock overlay, and a Gibson logo inlay—true to the iconic Les Paul look. Whether you're upgrading or entering the world of Gibson, the Les Paul Studio Session—available now at Sadek Music—offers unmatched value and professional-grade features at an accessible price.

A well-chosen selection of updates

The Les Paul Studio is typically regarded as a stripped-down, no-frills version of the Les Paul. That said, the Les Paul Studio Session sets itself apart from the base Studio model with a generous cache of player-preferred updates. For starters, the Les Paul Studio Session’s AA flame maple top gives it a spotlight-stealing look that far outshines its price tag. A bound ebony fingerboard elevates the Les Paul Studio Session into LP Custom territory; meanwhile, a modern contoured heel gives this solidbody electric guitar a level of playability suitable for styles that lean more toward the technical side. The Les Paul Studio Session houses ’57 Classic humbuckers, and its four push-pull knobs give rise to coil tap, out-of-phase, and pure bypass options. You also get upgraded Grover Rotomatic tuning machines with Keystone buttons. At this price point — and with these features — the Les Paul Studio Session enables players of all stripes to get their hands on a well-appointed, authentic Gibson Les Paul.

57 Classic: supercharged PAF power

It would be a big mistake to assume that all humbuckers sound alike. The truth is that there are a number of Gibson humbucking pickups available, and each one has its own distinctive personality. With its “Patent Applied For” decal on the faceplate, the ’57 Classic is a near-perfect re-creation of a late-1950s humbucker, delivering a warm, even tone with full, even response. From clean to crunchy, the ’57 Classic delivers the kind of richness once thought possible only from an original 1950s humbucker. Used in the neck position, the ’57 Classic is the perfect complement to the slightly overwound ’57 Classic Plus in the bridge position. It features special Alnico II magnets, vintage enamel-coated wire, nickel-plated pole pieces, nickel slugs, maple spacers, and braided wiring. Thanks to modern production techniques, each ’57 Classic delivers all the tone you’d expect from a vintage Gibson humbucker. Find the ’57 Classic at Sadek Music and bring home the soulful sound of Gibson’s golden era.

Your conduit to effortless playability

Players who find vintage Les Pauls heavy and unwieldy (but who love them anyway) will be pleasantly surprised when they pick up the Gibson Les Paul Studio Session. Its Ultra-Modern weight-relieved construction shaves down the guitar’s total weight without affecting the natural acoustic tone of its maple-over-mahogany body. Its SlimTaper neck profile and modern contoured heel provide outstanding hand-cradling comfort. Finally, the Les Paul Studio Session’s bound ebony fingerboard ensures a smooth feel that’s guaranteed to yield hours upon hours of inspired playing. Simply put, the Les Paul Studio Session was tailor-made for marathon-length gigs; it’s a Les Paul you can play for as long as you want without repeated trips to the chiropractor. Sadek Music brings you a Les Paul that delivers classic sound without the backache.

Gibson Les Paul Studio Session Features:

• Sets itself apart from the base Les Paul Studio with a well-thought-out selection of cosmetic, performance, and electronic updates
• Weight-relieved mahogany body with a spotlight-stealing AA flame maple top
• SlimTaper mahogany neck with modern contoured heel provides maximum playing comfort
• Slick-playing ebony fingerboard is bound for a smoother feel and added visual appeal
• ’57 Classic pickups provide you with turbocharged PAF-flavored tones
• 4 push-pull knobs give you access to coil tap, out-of-phase, and pure bypass options
• Top-quality Grover Rotomatic tuning machines with Keystone buttons
• Head-turning acrylic trapezoid fingerboard inlays, “Les Paul Model” headstock overlay, and Gibson logo headstock inlay
• Eye-grabbing nitro lacquer finish

Tech Specs

• Model:Studio Session
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Type:Chambered Solidbody
• Body Shape:Les Paul
• Body Material:Mahogany
• Top Material:Solid AA Maple
• Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color:Bourbon Burst
• Neck Material:Mahogany
• Neck Shape:Slim taper, Modern contoured heel
• Neck Joint:Set Neck
• Radius:12"
• Fingerboard Material:Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay:Trapezoids
• Number of Frets:22
• Scale Length:24.75"
• Nut Material:GraphTech
• Bridge/Tailpiece:Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic, Aluminum Stop bar
• Tuners:Grover Rotomatic
• Neck Pickup:Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup:Gibson '57 Classic+ Humbucker
• Controls:2 x volume (push/pull coil-tap), 1 x tone (push/pull phase), 1 x tone (push/pull pure bypass)
• Switching:3-way toggle pickup switch
• Strings:Gibson, .010-.046
• Case/Gig Bag:Softshell Case