Stupid newbie question

[Slik_Karl]

Stupid question, What is the difference between a studio and a standard?

[EpiEric]

Essentially it's a cosmetic difference. The Epiphone Les Paul Studio has dot inlays (other than a couple of the special editions), no body or neck binding, no pickup covers. The Standard has body and neck binding and covered pickups.

[albertimusprime]

"a less expensive, stripped down version of the standard...the elements of the Gibson Les Paul that contribute to tone and playability (a carved maple top and standard mechanical and electronic hardware) are retained, while elements that do not (binding on the body and neck as well as ornate inlays) are not."

[Slik_Karl]

Ok, I thought the body size, thickness was different. I just picked up a Epi Nightfall. It's my 1st Les Paul type guitar. So far i'm very impressed. Thanks for the response

[CajunBlues]

Even non-Noobs have that question :-

[RSDx]

Even non-Noobs have that question :-

Indeed[biggrin]

[Vic Flick]

Ok' date=' I thought the body size, thickness was different...[/quote']

 

Actually, you're partially right. While current Epiphone Les Paul Studios are the same thickness as standard LPs, older Epi Studios (late 1990s) did have thinner bodies. In addition, these older Studios have trapezoid fret markers rather than dots and chrome covered humbuckers.

 

[gl297]

Stupid question' date=' What is the difference between a studio and a standard? [/quote']

 

 

in Gibsons about $1000.00

 

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