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So, the new Modern lite has no maple cap, just like Frampton's black beauty? I just need a 3 pickup version... 😂😂😂... I love solid mahogany for the tone
That Modern Lite really reminds me of a The Paul II I had back in the 90’s! But those colors and that slim neck I bet would really make it a great player!
The Gibson Modern Lite is a whole new Gibson you have to own fantastic craftsmanship try one! You don't buy these because of how they look you buy this because of how it plays. It's an absolute weapon for when you need an edge to take on the competition. A players guitar not a posers guitar.
That white binding does make the blue pop, it’s a beautiful guitar. A former instructor bought one of the first Les Paul Supreme, it had beautiful wood grain. My favorite was his blonde Gibson L5 CES, he had the neck shaved for a flatter fretboard radius and it played like butter, back of headstock was stamped Not For Resale, it was the best Gibson I’ve ever played.
Duuuuuuuuude……. That new Studio is incredible. What a fantastic concept to modernize it the way you did. Jim is an absolute mastermind - always has been.
So glad to see USA getting some love because these are the guitars played by folks at every level all over the world. Equally glad yo see the modern become a real collection. I love the lite. I have a 2014 Melody Maker and it's one of my main players. Jim is the Yoda luthier and an awesome human being.
I'm really excited about the new Les Paul studios. Can't wait to see these in stores & more info. Seems the updated version isn't even on Gibson's website (and no one seems to be talking about them!).
Agree...I emailed Gibson with a screen shot of the Studio and they have not responded. The link goes to the Modern Lite, which I'm sure will be updated with the Studio when available...
This new modern finishes with the sculpted neck heals, are sweet! Just picked up a Blueberry Burst figured ES-339. One of these moderns is on my list for 2024! Gibson you are knocking home runs out of the park!
The triple humbucker Ebony Supreme is still my favorite from these new lines, but I love all the updates to the Studio model. Very curious to see where those come in price wise. Awesome to see the heel carve and the updated electronics.
The new lites are really great concept HOWEVER: pricewise is still crazy expensive, competitors can offer way more at that price point, if it's supposed to be a working musician guitar the price needs to reflect that and most importantly, I could hear some tuning issues comparing to the other models of this video, for 1400 pounds that's unacceptable in this day of age.
You're right that you can get tons of great guitars for that money or less. However, these are made in the USA which requires paying US wages and meeting US EPA and OSHA requirements. That is especially true if your spraying nitro finishes like Gibson is. Making stuff in places like China or Indonesia is just cheaper because you are dealing with very little regulation and pay/benefit costs. If you think about it, are there any other USA made guitars selling for $1500 or less these days besides the Paul Tribute or the Fender Performer which are both $1400?
@@Somenite Fair enough but they should at least provide a guitar that doesn't have tuning issues for that price, I mean seriously, when he plays clean on the thinner strings it's so obvious. They took all that trouble for that cool contour heel and they fail on a problem that's been there since gibson has born. I know they know how to fix that issue as you can tell with other models in this video that issue isn't there. Just buffling!
Just because musical savants with perfect pitch can watch a video for 30 seconds and conclude the guitar is out of tune does not mean the guitar has tuning issues. Yes I know Les Paul's in general need to be tuned more often than, let's say a telecaster but that is the nature of the beast, if rock solid tuning stability is your number one concern a guitar with a Gibson style headstock may not be the guitar for you.
@@JIMIIXTLAN buddy, the other models in this video don't have that issue which can only mean two things: either the player in this demo was negligent in tuning the guitar or the guitar itself has some tuning issues, consider also that can redo takes for video like this it's safe to assume that particular model is constantly out of tune. If they know how to build a guitar that stays in tune, I'm expecting that they do it at that price. I refuse to accept the idea that a guitar that stays in tune is a premium feature for 3 grand guitars, f**k that!
I went with the 2020 Studio. The Standards look like something my Father would have bought. The Studios are loaded with the 490/498T pick-ups and the Smokehouse Burst looks amazing. It looks like i’ll be getting the 2024 Studio…
I picked up a 2023 studio in bourbon burst. Beautiful finish, Plays well after I set it up…..pots ohm’d all over the place, from 198-412. So, the whole PCB is coming out and getting replaced with quality stuff.
The Modern Studio is an updated version of the Vintage Mahogany Studio from 20 years ago. That one was a bit of a boat anchor with a chunky neck and Burstbucker Pros. I wish mine had the heel contour and the slim taper neck.
Ordered a Gibson, Les Paul Modern Studio, Worn White for real and can't wait to get it in my hands.... been playing a Northern Les Paul Copy for years and time to get real! If this was my custom guitar... then this is it with a bound ebony fretboard, a compound radius, a Contoured Heel, very cool black nickel hardware, coil tapping, phase and bypass switching! Yeah, a little more than I wanted to spend, but hey, Made in USA, Nashville, TN. I'm stoked and hoping the shipping Gods keep it safe and sound.... Give you an up date after I have it in my hands...
I would buy it in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, but not in satin. I prefer the look of glossy, it also wears better and I do not want to guitar to crack or yellow. If you bring out a glossy nitrocellulose I will buy it.
I just got a new Kramer SM-1 figured top and it has a kind of neck-thru design that makes the higher notes easily accessible and it just feels great. Loaded with Seymour Duncans and push/pull features. Sounds incredible. Also has a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge that stays in tune wonderfully. I hear Gibsons dont keep in tune very well. Kramer was $1200 which is around $400 cheaper than a Studio or Modern Lite. Think about it. Enjoyed the video and I like the second guitar with the figured top. It sounded the best to me.
Im 61 now. When i was young man my first guitar was a Les Paul standard loved it. Then several years ago i had enough money, i purchased a Les Paul Supreme AAAA. Omg it was beautiful and great guitar. I had to sell it. Uggh 😭😭. Oh well hopefully buy another one. nice video. Thanks Man 😎👍✌️✌️🎸🎸. Cobalt blue guitar is so sweet ❤❤ Wow the Modern day Lite sounds great 👍💯
Hi! Important question. The new Modern Figured has a Slimtaper neck, not Asymmetrical Slimtaper, right? Please confirm. I held off because I prefer regular Slimtaper, as opposed to Asymmetrical necks
The Modern studio on the webpage says rosewood not ebony and doesn't mention anything about a bound fretboard? Also no cut out on the back. Have the new ones not been posted on Gibson's page yet?
This is so awesome. Regarding the modern lites.. This is what I've been wanting for so long. I've been holding off on buying Les Paul purely because of the weight. My SG Standard is my go-to guitar, not just because of its high fret access and fantastic resonance, but also because it does not wear me out when I'm standing to play it. All of the guys that have been playing since they were teenagers in the 80s are saluting Gibson right about now! I'm pretty sure it's not just the old-timers, though! Great move Gibson!
I’m in the process of building myself a REAL modern Gibson. I got myself a used Gibson Modern double cut guitar, I love the slick modern cut on this guitar. I got it, not cheap at reverb. And I’ll be upgrading it with Seymour Duncan P rail pickups, that will give me options of single coil, p90, and humbuckers, can’t get more versatile than that.
I for real thought that the "too vintage" one that you showed at the beginning was one of the modern ones. Maybe it was the lighting, but the burst on that one was weird.
Good work! These look awesome, any chance these will have option for 50's style neck profile? I'd love to get one with a chunky neck.Maybe the Modern XLT, for us mutants with larger hands, bigger frames.
Great video and explanation of the line up! Glad to see a classic shape, but bringing appointments into the future. Regarding the "Lite" series, will you still be doing the Classic Lite series for dealers (for instance, zZounds) like you have done in the past? Those Classic Lites were thinner LPs, but still had a maple cap (and chambering). Again, love these gear guides!!!
All these guitars make sense for Gibson Les Pauls. I own 3 guitars and have always wanted a LP, but for the price the last 2 times I'm like nah, with the money I can get better specs on a beautiful guitar too. The latest I got was a Yamaha Revstar which is ridiculously well made and similar specs to these Studios. After this video, I'm quite sure I'm going for a Modern Studio. Also, I know that they take baby steps with these classic models and it's understandable, but c'mon Gibson make something with a proper floating bridge.
Great video, absolutely love the modern heel on these. Will need to get one eventually! Also Jim is great and I'm enjoying these videos. The host is good but there doesn't seem to be any mention of his name!
How much is the modern studio gonna list for? Most excited by that. A white Les Paul with bound ebony fretboard is SUPER tempting. I have a 1990 white Les Paul studio with ebony board which I adore so the studio modern looks really appealing.
@@johnsmith-ug5tp Agreed, I’m pretty much set on buying this one if the specs are what they’re saying. I’m a big fan of the older ebony board studios. A modernized version with blacked out hardware and binding is exactly what I’m looking for. Hopefully they release a while finish one like he hinted.
So many different model designations on a Les Paul now makes it confusing to pinpoint a specific Guitar. I like the" Sg thickness les paul special looking one at the end of the video cos it is obvious that a lot of the innovations from the classic models are incorporated in 1 instrument. Might be a winner with a decent case?
LP Modern Lite = "The Paul II" My The Paul II ('98) is sitting right beside me and it is virtually identical; same pickups even. The only differences I see are Kluson-style tuners and no pickguard (and The Pauls originally came with a HSC -- I still have the OHSC with mine! -- sucks that they cheaped out on those). They could have improved on the design by adding a bound fretboard. I find it kinda interesting that they don't admit this; it is virtually the same guitar -- it looks like they literally just took the TPII plans and sent them back to the production floor.
I wonder if the new lite's will increase or decrease the value of my The Paul II... actually I dont care, great to see a release of this format, great modding platform!
@@gibson I'm loving the bright white binding on the modern lp in Cobalt...striking...will look amazing on a 339..with burstbuckers rather than 57 classics...need that non-potted unbalanced tone...
The one thing that turned me off about a studio model was the gold painted on "Gibson" logo. I would have always gone for the classier look of the inlaid pearloid lettering, so I was hesitant to buy a studio model, as it just wasn't attractive to me aesthetically. Now, if the price-point is good, I'll be looking at picking one of these up in the future. It's a nice-looking axe. The studios of the past sounded great they just didn't please my eye like this one does.
Personally, I am Not a Fan of push pull knobs,this demo confirms this for me. That's why I choose to reach for different guitars for different tones, because one guitar cannot replicate true P-90s tone... I prefer to keep my vintage 10 lb Les Pauls.
The modern studio almost sucks me right in but I think not including locking tuners is a huge miss. I only own historic Gibsons at this point and respect Gibson’s passion to honor its past but it’s the MODERN collection guys. All of the guitar makers out there making more “modern” instruments in its presumed price range include locking tuners. Also considering it’s a new finish, if we want locking as replacement is it going to look goofy because it’s not a direct match? The concept is fantastic and look forward to playing one, but to lure people into the brand, they are going to more than likely want locking tuners, or at minimum won’t complain from them being included.
The sounds that came out of LP's from the early days of the last 60+ years came from the heavier LP's of the day. That's the sound that made LP's legendary! Personally, the 'new' modern, lighter guitars aren't of interest to me. I'm not so weak that I can't strap on the guitar that delivered the awesome sound that made the guitar so desirable in the first place. The guitar that Leo originally designed. Who wants a LP 'light'?
100% placebo effect. I own 5 Gibson Les Paul's ranging from 7 lb to 10 lb and guess what they all sound exactly the same. The only difference is in my back lol
I will say that the alpine white Modern Studio has piqued my interest. Glad we’re getting some sort of alpine white Studio knowing that they’ve been discontinued for some years.
The lites are the most promising in terms of reaching a younger demographic, but the price will still keep them away. I noticed that almost no knew artists are using Gibsons. If yall just made the LP special with p90s or humbuckers and offered way more color options while trying to source darker woods for fret boards or use different dark woods to make it look better. The light color, dusty looking fretboard, just isn't it. Also, keep the thinner light weight design of the lite would also help, too. You're welcome.
The Studio Modern looks appealing. Too bad about the non-locking tuners. Sorry but, to me, the satin finish looks cheap. Gloss always brings out the detail of the wood. BTW I actually prefer the plain top to these flame maple tops you see everywhere. I might add that at the beginning of the video it is stated that all these are available on the Gibson website. This is not true regarding the Studio Modern. Leading to some confusion in the comments. Also, I would be very tempted by the LP Modern Figured if it was offered in some more reasonable colors.
no one from Gibson will read this, but just in case, a little tip on push/pull pots. pulling out a push/pull pot may be quicker than a pedal, but consider the "rule of cool". pushing the pot back in looks cool, you give it a light hit with the edge of your hand, it pops in, you look cool. pulling it out DOESN'T look cool. USE PUSH/PUSH POTS. remember the rule of cool, your guitars are too expensive not to. why do people want a Gibson these days? they're cool. they can be cooler.
Let's not be confused. This is a coil split. PRS has been putting a resistor in the split circuit for years. The fact that Gibson is using caps here does not make it a tap. Taps are in the coil. Splits are between coils. Period.
It sounds just like a Les paul. I was thinking about buying another one, but I bought the prs and I have no regrets. When I play out with the prs, the weight is really comfortable when you have a 4 set song list. I also picked up a revstar by Yamaha, do yourself a favor and play the revstar before you purchase this extremely over priced, minimal quality Gibson. You might thank me.I have done 3 shows with the revstar and my prs, and I just can't imagine needing a Gibson for the prices they areaskingforthem. And, again, I do love the les paul, but for Tone, weight and playability of the prs and the revstar, I have every Tone I need to get a gig done. I'm 64, and I have been playing since around 7 years old, so I have owned many guitars and amps over the years, and I have a Les paul Traditional that I played for a while but now she just sleeps in her case.
61 next B day, 335 sat in case for 5 years until I went to give it a once over and found out why I bought it in the 1st place( a lot lighter than LP, bigger sound and it's beautiful).
Grab yourself an Epiphone Alex Lifeson signature Les Paul. I love this guitar and it has a Floyd Rose 😊 I do own a new Gibson Les Paul modern in the seafoam green and it's amazing and yes it would have been killer to have a Floyd Rose on that guitar.
I love this. I'm 7 seconds in and already hate this guitar because they're all sitting in shitty gig bags. Hard pass. What the hell happened to you guys? You used to be the king.
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So, the new Modern lite has no maple cap, just like Frampton's black beauty? I just need a 3 pickup version... 😂😂😂... I love solid mahogany for the tone
That Modern Lite really reminds me of a The Paul II I had back in the 90’s! But those colors and that slim neck I bet would really make it a great player!
The Gibson Modern Lite is a whole new Gibson you have to own fantastic craftsmanship try one! You don't buy these because of how they look you buy this because of how it plays. It's an absolute weapon for when you need an edge to take on the competition. A players guitar not a posers guitar.
That white binding does make the blue pop, it’s a beautiful guitar. A former instructor bought one of the first Les Paul Supreme, it had beautiful wood grain. My favorite was his blonde Gibson L5 CES, he had the neck shaved for a flatter fretboard radius and it played like butter, back of headstock was stamped Not For Resale, it was the best Gibson I’ve ever played.
Duuuuuuuuude……. That new Studio is incredible. What a fantastic concept to modernize it the way you did. Jim is an absolute mastermind - always has been.
Jim really is a legend! Thanks for watching!
So glad to see USA getting some love because these are the guitars played by folks at every level all over the world. Equally glad yo see the modern become a real collection. I love the lite. I have a 2014 Melody Maker and it's one of my main players. Jim is the Yoda luthier and an awesome human being.
I'm really excited about the new Les Paul studios. Can't wait to see these in stores & more info. Seems the updated version isn't even on Gibson's website (and no one seems to be talking about them!).
Agree...I emailed Gibson with a screen shot of the Studio and they have not responded. The link goes to the Modern Lite, which I'm sure will be updated with the Studio when available...
The Gibson team is doing a fantastic Job with all the new models and features!
This is definitely one of the best Gibson era
I'm really excited about the modern studios! Pretty much a line-by-line of what I'm looking for. If the price is right, I'll have to get one!
We hope it serves you well! Thanks for watching too!
work harder. @BulkHogan69
The written description doesn’t match the verbal description of the non burstbucker pickup guitars. Is it 498t or 490t in the treble position?
Please !! Come out with es335 modern lite and es335 modern studio version with a slim taper C neck profile. For the love of small hands crew 😢😅
We’ll let the team know :)
Sweet array of Polsfuss’s
Please bring back the explorer traditional pro!
This new modern finishes with the sculpted neck heals, are sweet! Just picked up a Blueberry Burst figured ES-339. One of these moderns is on my list for 2024! Gibson you are knocking home runs out of the park!
Thanks for being part of the RUclips family here, and enjoy the 339!
The triple humbucker Ebony Supreme is still my favorite from these new lines, but I love all the updates to the Studio model. Very curious to see where those come in price wise. Awesome to see the heel carve and the updated electronics.
The new lites are really great concept HOWEVER: pricewise is still crazy expensive, competitors can offer way more at that price point, if it's supposed to be a working musician guitar the price needs to reflect that and most importantly, I could hear some tuning issues comparing to the other models of this video, for 1400 pounds that's unacceptable in this day of age.
You're right that you can get tons of great guitars for that money or less. However, these are made in the USA which requires paying US wages and meeting US EPA and OSHA requirements. That is especially true if your spraying nitro finishes like Gibson is. Making stuff in places like China or Indonesia is just cheaper because you are dealing with very little regulation and pay/benefit costs. If you think about it, are there any other USA made guitars selling for $1500 or less these days besides the Paul Tribute or the Fender Performer which are both $1400?
@@Somenite Fair enough but they should at least provide a guitar that doesn't have tuning issues for that price, I mean seriously, when he plays clean on the thinner strings it's so obvious.
They took all that trouble for that cool contour heel and they fail on a problem that's been there since gibson has born.
I know they know how to fix that issue as you can tell with other models in this video that issue isn't there. Just buffling!
Just because musical savants with perfect pitch can watch a video for 30 seconds and conclude the guitar is out of tune does not mean the guitar has tuning issues. Yes I know Les Paul's in general need to be tuned more often than, let's say a telecaster but that is the nature of the beast, if rock solid tuning stability is your number one concern a guitar with a Gibson style headstock may not be the guitar for you.
@@JIMIIXTLAN buddy, the other models in this video don't have that issue which can only mean two things: either the player in this demo was negligent in tuning the guitar or the guitar itself has some tuning issues, consider also that can redo takes for video like this it's safe to assume that particular model is constantly out of tune.
If they know how to build a guitar that stays in tune, I'm expecting that they do it at that price.
I refuse to accept the idea that a guitar that stays in tune is a premium feature for 3 grand guitars, f**k that!
I was expecting the Lite to be priced below the Tribute, not above it. 👎
I went with the 2020 Studio. The Standards look like something my Father would have bought. The Studios are loaded with the 490/498T pick-ups and the Smokehouse Burst looks amazing. It looks like i’ll be getting the 2024 Studio…
We hope that guitar serves you well! Thanks for watching too!
That 490/498 is a good combo. I’m leaving mine in my guitar…just getting rid of the garbage pots/caps and cuircut board.
I picked up a 2023 studio in bourbon burst. Beautiful finish, Plays well after I set it up…..pots ohm’d all over the place, from 198-412.
So, the whole PCB is coming out and getting replaced with quality stuff.
Where can I get more info about the Modern Studio? I can’t even find it on the Gibson website.
Same bro I've looked everywhere and no trace of it anywhere
The Modern Studio is an updated version of the Vintage Mahogany Studio from 20 years ago. That one was a bit of a boat anchor with a chunky neck and Burstbucker Pros. I wish mine had the heel contour and the slim taper neck.
Ordered a Gibson, Les Paul Modern Studio, Worn White for real and can't wait to get it in my hands.... been playing a Northern Les Paul Copy for years and time to get real!
If this was my custom guitar... then this is it with a bound ebony fretboard, a compound radius, a Contoured Heel, very cool black nickel hardware, coil tapping, phase and bypass switching!
Yeah, a little more than I wanted to spend, but hey, Made in USA, Nashville, TN. I'm stoked and hoping the shipping Gods keep it safe and sound.... Give you an up date after I have it in my hands...
I would buy it in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, but not in satin. I prefer the look of glossy, it also wears better and I do not want to guitar to crack or yellow. If you bring out a glossy nitrocellulose I will buy it.
I just got a new Kramer SM-1 figured top and it has a kind of neck-thru design that makes the higher notes easily accessible and it just feels great. Loaded with Seymour Duncans and push/pull features. Sounds incredible. Also has a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge that stays in tune wonderfully. I hear Gibsons dont keep in tune very well. Kramer was $1200 which is around $400 cheaper than a Studio or Modern Lite. Think about it. Enjoyed the video and I like the second guitar with the figured top. It sounded the best to me.
Im 61 now. When i was young man my first guitar was a Les Paul standard loved it. Then several years ago i had enough money, i purchased a Les Paul Supreme AAAA. Omg it was beautiful and great guitar. I had to sell it. Uggh 😭😭. Oh well hopefully buy another one. nice video. Thanks Man 😎👍✌️✌️🎸🎸. Cobalt blue guitar is so sweet ❤❤ Wow the Modern day Lite sounds great 👍💯
Hi! Important question. The new Modern Figured has a Slimtaper neck, not Asymmetrical Slimtaper, right? Please confirm. I held off because I prefer regular Slimtaper, as opposed to Asymmetrical necks
The Studio appears to be a great value and its understated looks are very cool.
Man, that Blueburst Modern wents straight to top 1 place in my wishlist. 😍
You and me both!
The Modern studio on the webpage says rosewood not ebony and doesn't mention anything about a bound fretboard? Also no cut out on the back. Have the new ones not been posted on Gibson's page yet?
I've not managed to find one anywhere
Nice to see ebony fretboards back on Studios. Disappointed by the satin finishes and the continued use of PCB & push/pulls though.
I love Satin finish on the Smokeburst Satin. I've already got two Nitro Pauls.
This is so awesome. Regarding the modern lites..
This is what I've been wanting for so long. I've been holding off on buying Les Paul purely because of the weight. My SG Standard is my go-to guitar, not just because of its high fret access and fantastic resonance, but also because it does not wear me out when I'm standing to play it. All of the guys that have been playing since they were teenagers in the 80s are saluting Gibson right about now! I'm pretty sure it's not just the old-timers, though! Great move Gibson!
When you played the new Lite with a strap, did it neck dive?
Cobalt Blue...I've been thinking of a PRS in that color...this may change my mind..and love the WHITE binding rather than aged/cream.
I’m in the process of building myself a REAL modern Gibson. I got myself a used Gibson Modern double cut guitar, I love the slick modern cut on this guitar. I got it, not cheap at reverb. And I’ll be upgrading it with Seymour Duncan P rail pickups, that will give me options of single coil, p90, and humbuckers, can’t get more versatile than that.
I’m really glad they got rid of the asymmetrical neck shape. The slim taper is much more comfortable
Absolutely. Slim taper is way better. I owned multiple Asymmetrical ones and I really disliked them
1:57 ?? That fretboard is not bound unless they used black binding which would be strange
I for real thought that the "too vintage" one that you showed at the beginning was one of the modern ones. Maybe it was the lighting, but the burst on that one was weird.
Cant find the studio model for sale anywhere
Good work! These look awesome, any chance these will have option for 50's style neck profile? I'd love to get one with a chunky neck.Maybe the Modern XLT, for us mutants with larger hands, bigger frames.
Hopefully, that's a great idea!
Please make an affordable 335, it would be such a banger!
will there be a video for les paul standard Exclusive Dark Purple Burst?
Does the Gibson LP Modern Figured have an Assymetrical slim taper neck like the previous moderns?
I love my lp lite so far
Great video and explanation of the line up! Glad to see a classic shape, but bringing appointments into the future. Regarding the "Lite" series, will you still be doing the Classic Lite series for dealers (for instance, zZounds) like you have done in the past? Those Classic Lites were thinner LPs, but still had a maple cap (and chambering). Again, love these gear guides!!!
Looking good, but please bring back taller frets!
All these guitars make sense for Gibson Les Pauls. I own 3 guitars and have always wanted a LP, but for the price the last 2 times I'm like nah, with the money I can get better specs on a beautiful guitar too. The latest I got was a Yamaha Revstar which is ridiculously well made and similar specs to these Studios. After this video, I'm quite sure I'm going for a Modern Studio.
Also, I know that they take baby steps with these classic models and it's understandable, but c'mon Gibson make something with a proper floating bridge.
Great video, absolutely love the modern heel on these. Will need to get one eventually!
Also Jim is great and I'm enjoying these videos. The host is good but there doesn't seem to be any mention of his name!
Oh that’s Dinesh! He’s our legendary RUclips host!
Can we see these upgrades in any of the designer series?
Great lineup Gibson! 👏
@gibson Is the modern studio replacing the existing studio range ?
When the stainless steel frets version will be released? Thanks
I neeeed the black les paul studio with that ebony board!!
I might actually consider buying my first Gibson. That Les Paul Modern Studio looks tempting. If the price is right, I‘ll buy it.
Keep us posted!
So excited to get my hands on one of the studio moderns…Ebony once again 😍
Good choice!
@@gibsonwhere are they to purchase I can't even find them on your website ?
@@paulogden27Sweetwater
@@paxchristi2014 the ones on sweetwater don't have binding like the ones in this video
Make a LP Modern Lite with Firebird pickups, Inverness Green. I’ll buy it🎸😎👍🏻
How much is the modern studio gonna list for? Most excited by that. A white Les Paul with bound ebony fretboard is SUPER tempting. I have a 1990 white Les Paul studio with ebony board which I adore so the studio modern looks really appealing.
Stay tuned for all the reveals.
@@gibson Can’t wait!
@@rocktorrocks $1,500 LOL for a pressed cardboard guitar
@@johnsmith-ug5tp Agreed, I’m pretty much set on buying this one if the specs are what they’re saying. I’m a big fan of the older ebony board studios. A modernized version with blacked out hardware and binding is exactly what I’m looking for. Hopefully they release a while finish one like he hinted.
@@gibsonI can't find this studio anywhere for sale including gibson website ?????
Would have loved the neck heel and bout cut like its bigger brother Modern
The lite should add the push pull coil tap, for that price range at least its for more value and versatile at that price range
I don’t see the Modern Studios listed anywhere…am I missing something??? 😂
They're coming 2024 - this was a sneak peek!
@@gibson It would have nice to have this mentioned in the video or the text.
Are The thinner modern lites completely solid? Ir are they ultra modern weight relief?
Hi! They feature a new, thinner all-mahogany body that is both lighter and well-balanced
wish the modern lights were gloss. the colors are so cool i would want it to last and wear cool over time
The Gibson website offers a glossy finish, rosewood fretboard Studio.
This video shows a satin/ebony Studio.
Please explain.
These are the 2024 models and it is not 2024 yet.
Interesting theory. Can you point out any mention of 2024?
I found 2024 mentioned farther down the thread.
I have a gibson LPF17WCNH1 model, could you tell me if this is a modern lite or modern studio model? Thx.
So many different model designations on a Les Paul now makes it confusing to pinpoint a specific Guitar. I like the" Sg thickness les paul special looking one at the end of the video cos it is obvious that a lot of the innovations from the classic models are incorporated in 1 instrument. Might be a winner with a decent case?
But no belly cut (on the figured) to keep the body from digging into my ribs?
Are there any gloss Studio Moderns, or are they all this satin finish?
When these Studio Moderns show up it would be a shame if the only choice was satin.
So what’s gonna happen to the les Paul tribute since this is out now?
Tributes are done.
They finally have someone running the company that knows what's up.
Can anyone tell me what cable he’s using?
I got you! www.gibson.com/en-GB/Product/CAB10-GRY/CAB10-GRY
Gibson should have an external tunable capacitor on the guitars
...or at-least design a mini Varitone switch..
I think the Modern Lite model looks cool. A more grungy looking Les Paul.
I like your thought process however Grunge and Shite should not be confused.
Hello Gibson. Do you make that smokehouse in a left handed model?
LP Modern Lite = "The Paul II"
My The Paul II ('98) is sitting right beside me and it is virtually identical; same pickups even. The only differences I see are Kluson-style tuners and no pickguard (and The Pauls originally came with a HSC -- I still have the OHSC with mine! -- sucks that they cheaped out on those). They could have improved on the design by adding a bound fretboard. I find it kinda interesting that they don't admit this; it is virtually the same guitar -- it looks like they literally just took the TPII plans and sent them back to the production floor.
I wonder if the new lite's will increase or decrease the value of my The Paul II... actually I dont care, great to see a release of this format, great modding platform!
I want an ES-339 in AAA Figured Cobalt blue...
Great choice
@@gibson I'm loving the bright white binding on the modern lp in Cobalt...striking...will look amazing on a 339..with burstbuckers rather than 57 classics...need that non-potted unbalanced tone...
The one thing that turned me off about a studio model was the gold painted on "Gibson" logo. I would have always gone for the classier look of the inlaid pearloid lettering, so I was hesitant to buy a studio model, as it just wasn't attractive to me aesthetically. Now, if the price-point is good, I'll be looking at picking one of these up in the future. It's a nice-looking axe. The studios of the past sounded great they just didn't please my eye like this one does.
Looks wise, I prefer the Tributes, Studios, and Classics that are being replaced by these things.
The neck heel looks cool, though.
Personally, I am Not a Fan of push pull knobs,this demo confirms this for me. That's why I choose to reach for different guitars for different tones, because one guitar cannot replicate true P-90s tone... I prefer to keep my vintage 10 lb Les Pauls.
we want a modern lite satin black ...
Sounds like the Tributes are to be discontinued, too bad these ones are quite nice.
And the new studio? where It launch?
2024! :)
@@gibson Please offer a glossy finish on the Studio Moderns.
The modern studio almost sucks me right in but I think not including locking tuners is a huge miss. I only own historic Gibsons at this point and respect Gibson’s passion to honor its past but it’s the MODERN collection guys. All of the guitar makers out there making more “modern” instruments in its presumed price range include locking tuners. Also considering it’s a new finish, if we want locking as replacement is it going to look goofy because it’s not a direct match?
The concept is fantastic and look forward to playing one, but to lure people into the brand, they are going to more than likely want locking tuners, or at minimum won’t complain from them being included.
The HPs are the best Les Pauls. The earlier Studio LPs came with an Hard Case, and the Price was cheaper.
They could even tune themselves!! 👍
Ohhh i dont see the new studio on the web
That's a sneak peek :)
Do all of the modern studios come with black hardware?!
The sounds that came out of LP's from the early days of the last 60+ years came from the heavier LP's of the day. That's the sound that made LP's legendary! Personally, the 'new' modern, lighter guitars aren't of interest to me. I'm not so weak that I can't strap on the guitar that delivered the awesome sound that made the guitar so desirable in the first place. The guitar that Leo originally designed. Who wants a LP 'light'?
100% placebo effect. I own 5 Gibson Les Paul's ranging from 7 lb to 10 lb and guess what they all sound exactly the same. The only difference is in my back lol
Bring the purples to us in the rest of the world please
I will say that the alpine white Modern Studio has piqued my interest. Glad we’re getting some sort of alpine white Studio knowing that they’ve been discontinued for some years.
As a real Fender guy I really like the concept of the Modern. but pricing of Gibsons is ridiculous- So perhaps I'm going for an ESP. Sorry!
I got a Gary Holt ESP and I like everything but the heel. Absolutley cannot play the higher notes comfortably. Not too bad for $800
The lites are the most promising in terms of reaching a younger demographic, but the price will still keep them away. I noticed that almost no knew artists are using Gibsons. If yall just made the LP special with p90s or humbuckers and offered way more color options while trying to source darker woods for fret boards or use different dark woods to make it look better. The light color, dusty looking fretboard, just isn't it. Also, keep the thinner light weight design of the lite would also help, too. You're welcome.
The Studio Modern looks appealing. Too bad about the non-locking tuners. Sorry but, to me, the satin finish looks cheap. Gloss always brings out the detail of the wood. BTW I actually prefer the plain top to these flame maple tops you see everywhere. I might add that at the beginning of the video it is stated that all these are available on the Gibson website. This is not true regarding the Studio Modern. Leading to some confusion in the comments. Also, I would be very tempted by the LP Modern Figured if it was offered in some more reasonable colors.
Killer stuff from Gibson as usual. Will you be doing an Original Collection Studio 50's and 60's?
I wonder what an *Original* LP Studio 50's/60's would be like (as the LP Studio has been introduced in the early 80s)? 🤔🤔
@@schmoemi3386 Different necks...50s or 60s. Or, you might say for example: a 50's standard without fret nubs, binding etc, etc.
no one from Gibson will read this, but just in case, a little tip on push/pull pots.
pulling out a push/pull pot may be quicker than a pedal, but consider the "rule of cool". pushing the pot back in looks cool, you give it a light hit with the edge of your hand, it pops in, you look cool. pulling it out DOESN'T look cool.
USE PUSH/PUSH POTS. remember the rule of cool, your guitars are too expensive not to. why do people want a Gibson these days? they're cool.
they can be cooler.
590t for “hotness”
no poker chip on the figured?
You don't want to cover up more than necessary of the beautiful tops...!? 🤔
Let's not be confused. This is a coil split. PRS has been putting a resistor in the split circuit for years. The fact that Gibson is using caps here does not make it a tap. Taps are in the coil. Splits are between coils. Period.
Missed opportunity to add headstock volutes to this new lineup.
1299 for crap finish half a body and a gig bag lol
It sounds just like a Les paul. I was thinking about buying another one, but I bought the prs and I have no regrets. When I play out with the prs, the weight is really comfortable when you have a 4 set song list. I also picked up a revstar by Yamaha, do yourself a favor and play the revstar before you purchase this extremely over priced, minimal quality Gibson. You might thank me.I have done 3 shows with the revstar and my prs, and I just can't imagine needing a Gibson for the prices they areaskingforthem. And, again, I do love the les paul, but for Tone, weight and playability of the prs and the revstar, I have every Tone I need to get a gig done. I'm 64, and I have been playing since around 7 years old, so I have owned many guitars and amps over the years, and I have a Les paul Traditional that I played for a while but now she just sleeps in her case.
61 next B day, 335 sat in case for 5 years until I went to give it a once over and found out why I bought it in the 1st place( a lot lighter than LP, bigger sound and it's beautiful).
And still no floyd rose.
Grab yourself an Epiphone Alex Lifeson signature Les Paul. I love this guitar and it has a Floyd Rose 😊 I do own a new Gibson Les Paul modern in the seafoam green and it's amazing and yes it would have been killer to have a Floyd Rose on that guitar.
I love this. I'm 7 seconds in and already hate this guitar because they're all sitting in shitty gig bags. Hard pass.
What the hell happened to you guys? You used to be the king.
Why do I cringe every time I hear someone say "soft shell case"?