earth2niya Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Hi all, I recently acquired this Gibson in a trade that was advertised to me as a Gibson studio model but after receiving and inspecting I’m not quite sure it is a studio. Looking into other models in reference to this one I’m assuming it might be an LPJ or possibly one of the specials but I’m not quite sure. It doesn’t have the “Les Paul model” decal and doesn’t have screws for a pickguard. The serial number checks out fine so was wondering if anyone could pinpoint for me. The weird thing is I’ve seen studio models posted that look exactly like this one without pickguard and decal so I’m wondering if it actually is. However I do feel it is a LPJ. It also doesn’t have the original truss rod cover, any help or ideas? It’s a 2013 satin/worn cherry red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Hi earth2niya, Post some pics. We use hosting sites such as imgur and link from there. Is the headstock stamped 2013 ? What PUs? P90s HBs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) Is the top of the guitar flat or curved. If it’s flat probably a Jr., or Special. If curved, a Studio. I just looked at Jrs, and Specials, and both have screws on the P/G. And both had the silk screen Les Paul model on the headstock. Now you said it checks out, but serial numbers can be faked. Look under the truss rod cover and control cavity and see what’s there. If you can adjust the TR with a 5/8 nut driver (I think that’s the size) your probably good. If it takes an Allen Wrench or its metric you have been had. Edited July 16, 2023 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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