Mar 24, 2008 09:28 am A lot of the time it's the pickups, the internal wiring. Different tone/volume knobs. Honestly, I don't know FOR SURE but, it's usually not much from what I remember. And if you're talking about a Gibson or an Epiphone?
What is the difference between studio guitars and regular?
Posted on Mar 23, 2008 10:07 pm
xlakejunkiex
Ryan
Member Since: Dec 28, 2007
I was wondering what the differences were between say like a les paul studio and a regular standard one?
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Mar 24, 2008 09:28 am A lot of the time it's the pickups, the internal wiring. Different tone/volume knobs. Honestly, I don't know FOR SURE but, it's usually not much from what I remember. And if you're talking about a Gibson or an Epiphone?
Mar 24, 2008 09:59 am I always assumed (not sure as I am not an LP fan personally) The "studio" models are the more affordable versions, cheaper electronics, probably less desirable cuts of wood and such things...
Mar 24, 2008 10:54 am All true. In my experience the Studio versions are less ornate, and a little lighter. As noted, sometimes the electronics are wired a little differently.
Mar 24, 2008 11:40 am As far as the gibson goes, a nice Studio runs about $1300. Maybe not top of the line but far from cheaply made.
Mar 24, 2008 11:50 am From Wiki
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The "Studio" model was introduced in 1983 and is still in production. The intended market for this guitar was the studio musician; therefore, the design features of the "Les Paul Studio" were centered around optimal sound output. This model retained only the elements of the Gibson Les Paul that contributed to tone and playability, including the carved maple top and standard mechanical and electronic hardware. However, the Studio design omitted several stock Gibson ornamentations that did not affect sound quality, including the binding on the body and neck. A notable exception to this is the Studio Standard, a model in the mid 1980s that included body and neck binding, though with dot fingerboard inlays instead of more ornate trapezoids.
Mar 24, 2008 08:15 pm Or in the case of one of my guitars, and Ibanez it is built for a great variety of tone. And its also wired far beyond what you will find guys playing live.
Things like removing the tone pot or pots can be found on some as well. Mine has a single volume pot with the standard 5 way switch. 3 humbuckers with are coil tapped to allow them all to be set individually for full humbucking, single or parallel. Extra shielding and the like as well.
Mar 24, 2008 08:54 pm i would love an expensive guitar. For me, i dont think its worth it, the difference is minimal for sound.
if you wanna go for a wicked sound, buy a guitar you like action or feel wise, and bash an awsome pickup in it, like say, an EMG.
If i was ever to get endorsed or something like that, then it would be worth it, coz you dont gotta pay for the expensive guitar they just give ya one, or two , or three!
cant see that happening anytime soon though ha ha ha.
Mar 24, 2008 09:28 pm I'm hopelessly oldschool, but it sounds like a lot of bunk to me. I went around and played everything I found for two years before buying my last bass guitar. Finaly found the one that fit in my hands and had the tone I wanted. I really could care less who singned the thing or what anyone else decided it was best for.
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