IndianScout Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Finally found one, she's going to be my #1 for shows.. 1991 Gibson Les Paul Studio, black hardware, Ebony fretboard, new case on the way for it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jacob Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Finally found one, she's going to be my #1 for shows.. 1991 Gibson Les Paul Studio, black hardware, Ebony fretboard, new case on the way for it.. Wasn't the blue one in 1991 a Studio Lite? That model had a large block of balsa wood in the core to reduce weight. I always wondered how those were for sustain and tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 what's wrong with that case? looks like it would take a serious beating!! :P Of course, I'm kidding........ Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Wasn't the blue one in 1991 a Studio Lite? That model had a large block of balsa wood in the core to reduce weight. I always wondered how those were for sustain and tone. You're kidding about the balsa, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 You're kidding about the balsa, right? No, he isn't. I don't think they called it balsa, I think it was called Chromite. The Lite guitars didn't last long I don't think I remember. "balsa" just makes guitar players nervous. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomse Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Gibson has all ways tried different woods parts pickups they are like the cutting edge . Nice Paul have fun with it and gig on brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Wasn't the blue one in 1991 a Studio Lite? That model had a large block of balsa wood in the core to reduce weight. I always wondered how those were for sustain and tone. There were Studio Lite models made from '88 - '98 and, as rct says, Gibson DID use the name 'Chromite' in their description (derived from Ochroma Lagopus, the Latin name for Balsa) but these were made in parallel to the regular Studio models. To say 'the blue one in 1991 was a Studio Lite' makes rather a lot of assumptions.... P. P.S. - As to how they came about and how good they were, here's some stuff from Tony Bacon's book on the Les Paul; The original Idea came from someone called Matthew Klein. He had built a balsa-bodied Les Paul and found that it "sustained well and sounded fine unplugged". It weighed about 4lb less than a regular LP. News of this guitar reached Billy Gibbons who promptly ordered four Explorer-shaped guitars with the balsa-wood construction for ZZ Top's 'Afterburner' tour. They were reported to work well on stage, "playing and sounding good". After this success ZZ Top ordered more guitars for the 'Recycler' tour. Klein joined Gibson's Custom Shop in '86 and his ideas were put into action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I didn't remember them lasting for 10 years. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jacob Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 To say 'the blue one in 1991 was a Studio Lite' makes rather a lot of assumptions.... Not really, there were only so many colors offered. I was considering getting a Studio that year and remember the lineup somewhat. BTW, this is a Studio Lite, the for sale ad is on another Les Paul site with the identical pics. See page 5 of the catalog: http://vintage.catalogs.free.fr/gibson08.pdf Here is the ad: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/member-classifieds/249768-fs-gibson-les-paul-studio-lite-1991-a.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 ...this is a Studio Lite, the for sale ad is on another Les Paul site with the identical pics. In which case I bow to your greater knowledge. The info I have was the original series had a thistle inlay on the peghead and the second and third series had uncovered p'ups but, of course, things can change from guitar to guitar. P. EDIT : Thanks for the links. I've seen in the second link the seller mentions he's obviously added genuine Gibson p'up covers so that explains that anomaly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I didn't remember them lasting for 10 years. rct Well, there were three versions. V1 went from '88 - '90. V2 went from '90 - '98. V3 went from ''92 - '94. 'Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Transcriber-Man!' as Elton used to say. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianScout Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 nope he is correct, I specifically looked for one, my shoulders just can't take a 10lb monster 3 nights a week anymore and this fits the bill perfect 7.8lbs and I got a plus with it, the original studio lite's came with a 60's profile neck. they are making a new Custom Lite for those of you wanting a lighter guitar - $2,498 http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Custom-Lite.aspx if you're worried about sound and sustain, here ya go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 awesome shade of blue.......I really like it. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersja Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I always wanted that exact guitar, but never got it because if the thinner 60s neck. What Gibson called "Chromyte" is actually Balsa. Balsa is a good tone wood but unfortunately, in America, it has a reputation for "cheapness" though that is undeserved. (Balsa is what little model airplane gliders are made of I used to beg my mother to buy me when I was a kid and we'd got grocery shopping.) I wouldn't think twice about using that guitar if you can abide the thin neck. Again, balsa is a pleasant to the human ear tone wood that is also light in weight. I would seriously love one of the M3 Les Paul Studio Lite guitars that have the single coil in the middle and a strat-like 5 way switch. But again, that skinny neck ruins it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianScout Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 here's a few more pics reference pics, I think it looks much better with the covers removed from the pickups.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianScout Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 got my classic 57's put in, man the guitar sounds completely different.. they will pry this from my cold dead hands before I ever sell or get rid of it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianScout Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 came stock with the 496R/500T which to me sounded very thin and like scratching a chalk board.. these are silky smooth and have all the bite you could ever want.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJohn Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Nice! Simple, clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. powers Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I have a Blue 1995 and I love it....now. I put in a couple WolfTone Dr. Vintage pickups and a pre-wired pots and caps setup from Champtone and that made all the difference. I was floored! The volume and tone controls allow me to make subtle changes that I can actually hear. The tone range is much larger that the 76 Standard I used to own. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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