festypest Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hi guys, I bought this Les Paul secondhand a few years ago and the only thing I was told about it was that it was a Studio Plus model. It was made in February 2006 according to the serial number. I love Gibsons but I'm not very technical when it comes to guitars, types of hardware, Pups, etc. Its a fantastic guitar and I've always been intrigued to find out what this dark blue color is called, what type of zebra burstbuckers are in there, whether the black Grover tuners came as standard? I can't find a great deal of info on the Studio Plus models from 2006 so maybe some of you guys can help give me the technical specs for my prized possession. I have added some pictures. Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
festypest Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Anyone?? I think the color might be Manhattan Midnight at a guess. This guitar almost looks black until you shine a light on it, then it shines up blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 email the serno to service@gibson.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
festypest Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks, I emailed them a few days ago but haven't heard back yet. Thought the forum might be able to shed some light on this for me. I hope they email back soon thought as I've wondered about this guitar for ages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Sometimes it takes a bit. I'm sure you'll hear back from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
festypest Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hmmm...so Gibson finally got back to me but this guitar still remains a bit of a mystery... They said: 'The serial number refers in our database to a guitar Gibson LP Studio Plus with Zebra pickups, made in 2006 in Nashville US. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find available information about guitar specs. Probably was a dealer order, but seems the differences with a regular LP Studio Plus are the finish and pickups. Hope this helps.' So its a bit of a custom guitar by the looks of it :) Does anyone know how to tell what type of Zebra pickups these are? If I take one out will it say anything on the back? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp13po Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) old thread but just in case - I believe it is one of these: https://stringswitchnoise.com.au/gibson-les-paul-studio-premium-plus-aa-midnight-blue-burst-usa-2006/ with these specs: Product Description 2006, Gibson USA serial Hard to get a hold of a limited run Studio, Premium Plus, AA model It has a stunning carved AA flamed/figured Maple top Finished in Midnight Blue Burst Mahogany body Mahogany neck Rosewood fretboard Standard Gibson 24.75”scale 22 medium frets Trapezoid pearl neck inlays “Zebra” 490R and 498T Alnico Humbucker Pickups Standard LP controls - two volume, two tone, three-way switch case Black chrome Hardware Stopbar tailpiece, Tune-o-matic bridge Grover Kidney tuners Hard Shell Case Studios entry in wikipedia has some info but not really for this model. Looks like no or minimal weight relief - it is heavy, and a slim profile neck. As you say, seems like a limited run. Cheers. Edited September 17, 2020 by cp13po corrected an error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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