Gibson Les Paul Studio 1996 Alpine White

No sales tax for US customers outside California.

This 1996 Gibson Les Paul Studio in Alpine White is a clean, no-nonsense Les Paul that delivers all the core tone and feel players want without the extra ornamentation.  This is easily the coolest Les Paul studio configuration.  The ebony fretboard is a nice touch.

Built during a strong era of Gibson production - the "Good Wood Era" - this Studio model combines classic materials, dependable construction, and a timeless finish that has aged beautifully into a true player’s guitar with vintage appeal.

The mahogany body and set neck provide the thick, sustaining foundation that defines the Les Paul sound, while the maple top adds snap and clarity to the attack. The pickups deliver powerful, articulate tones that cover everything from warm, round cleans to aggressive rock and blues drive. The 60s neck profile is comfortable and familiar, making this an easy guitar to pick up and play for long sessions, whether you’re practicing, recording, or gigging.

This example is in excellent condition with light wear and natural finish checking.  The finish is starting to yellow - this thing is going to age in an amazing way and will be a highly collectable classic down the road. 

It plays perfectly with low action, resonates well acoustically, and remains one of the best values in the Gibson lineup.  There and no changes or repairs.  The frets show little wear and the truss rod has room for future neck relief adjustments.

A hard case is included.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.

We buy, sell, and take trades.

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“Les Paul Studios are unbeatable workhorses.” – The Gear Page
“Same tone as a Standard without the frills.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Alpine White Studios age beautifully.” – MyLesPaul Forum
“Perfect gigging Les Paul.” – Harmony Central
“Reliable, great-sounding, and affordable.” – Ultimate Guitar

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SPECS:

• Color: Alpine White
• Weight: 9lbs 9oz
  
• Top: Maple
• Body: Mahogany 
• Neck: Mahogany
  
• Neck Profile: Slim Taper
  
• Fretboard: Ebony
  
• Inlays: Pearl Trapezoid
  
• Frets: Original
  
• Fret Count: 22
  
• Nut: Original
  
• Nut width: 1-5/8"
  
• Radius: 12"
  
• Scale: 24.75"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .773"
• Neck thickness at 12th Fret: .928"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Total length: 38-3/4"
  
• Lower bout: 13"
  
• Waist: 7-1/4"
  
• Upper bout: 9-1/4"
  
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 2"
• String Guage: 10-46
• Hardware Color: Gold
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Gibson Humbucker
• Pickup Reading: 13.25k
• Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Gibson Humbucker
• Pickup Reading: 7.58k
• Original?: Yes
  
• Bridge: Original
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
  
• Switch: 3 Way
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: HSC
• Notes: Finish checking, see pics

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