With this Traditional Series the guitar builders of the Gibson model year 2016 are returning to old virtues and to the traditional construction and equipment of their instruments.
The necks of all guitars have Traditional Series the usual neck profile and the traditional neck width of 1,687" or 42.8 mm. In addition, the strings are led via a classical upper saddle to the machine heads. Depending on the model, these are Vintage mechanisms in Kluson style or modern Locking Tuner by Grover , all of which replace the G Force Tuning System .
The Gibson Les Paul Studio 2016 is equipped with one at Gibson 490R Humbucker the neck and one at Gibson 498T Humbucker the bridge. These pickups are modern interpretations of the legendary PAFs, which, thanks to their powerful sound, are ideal for all types of playing. Rock The pickups can be split using push/pull switches integrated into the tone controls, thus providing Singlecoil -like sounds that Les Paul Studio significantly expand the sound spectrum of the pickups.
This guitar is really awesome, it's got a nice finish. the sound is really amazing whether you're playing metal or just want to kick back with some blues. The neck just plays so smooth, and you barely feel it hanging when you are playing. 10/10 would buy again (different finish XD).