The Interstellar Tone Traveler has encountered finishes that dazzle and finishes that demand respect — and the Gibson USA Les Paul Studio in Wine Red falls firmly into the latter. Deep, rich, and glowing like a Martian sunset through a nitrocellulose haze, this is a finish with gravitas — the kind that has graced the stages of rock royalty for decades and never once looked out of place. Equal parts workhorse and showstopper, the Les Paul Studio in Wine Red strips back the ornamental flourishes of the higher-tier models and focuses entirely on what matters: tone, comfort, and performance. An Ultra Modern weight-relieved mahogany body topped with maple keeps things light and comfortable at 7 lbs 14 oz, while the Slim Taper mahogany neck flows into a cream-bound rosewood fretboard with acrylic trapezoid inlays and 22 medium-jumbo frets — built for players who want legendary Les Paul feel without compromise.

Dual Burstbucker Pro pickups deliver hotter, more present output across the full tonal spectrum, while push/pull coil tap on both volume controls unlocks a complete second dimension of single-coil clarity — stretching this Studio's range from hard rock and blues to jazz fusion, indie tones, and cinematic ambient textures without breaking a sweat. A Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stop Bar tailpiece, and Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons anchor every mission with dependable, rock-solid stability. No frills. No distractions. Just legendary Gibson tone wrapped in one of the most timeless finishes in the known galaxy — the Wine Red Studio is the one that goes the distance. Every gig. Every session. Every transmission.

Model: Les Paul Studio 
Body Construction: Solid
Weight Relief: Ultra Modern
Body: Mahogany
Body Top: Maple
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose 
Body Binding: None
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Acrylic Trapezoid
Nut: Nylon, 1.69"" 
Neck Profile: Slim Taper
Neck Joint: Glued in, Set Neck
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Binding: Cream
Scale Length: 24.75"
Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker Pro
Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro
Controls: 2 Push/Pull Volume (Coil Tap), 2 Tone
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle
Outpuck Jack: 1/4" 
Bridge: Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Hardware Color: Chrome
Pickup Covers:  Open
Switchwasher: Black (Not Mounted)
Pickguard: Black
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply "Studio"
Switch Tip: Black 
Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Button
Mounting Rings:  Black
Control Covers: Black
Weight: 8lbs 7oz.
Case: Soft Shell
String Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit