The gibson les paul studio session in translucent ebony burst is built for players who want classic les paul tone with modern flexibility and a lighter more comfortable feel. Its ultra modern weight relieved mahogany body keeps the guitar lively and resonant without the heft of a traditional solidbody while the aa figured maple cap adds brightness bite and that unmistakable top end shimmer. The slimtaper mahogany neck feels fast and familiar and the bound ebony fretboard with medium jumbo frets brings a smooth responsive playing surface that suits everything from chunky riffs to melodic lead work. With a modern contoured heel access to the upper frets feels noticeably easier and more fluid. A 57 classic in the neck and a 57 classic plus in the bridge deliver that iconic paf style character with warm mids clear highs and plenty of dynamic touch. The push pull controls open the door to coil tapping phase switching and a pure bypass option that sends the bridge pickup straight to the output for maximum clarity. Finished with black nickel hardware black plastics and a soft shell case this is a versatile modernised les paul that keeps the spirit of the studio series intact while offering more tones more comfort and more reasons to play.