Gibson Les Paul Studio BlueberryBurst

Gibson Les Paul Studio BlueberryBurst review

The Gibson Les Paul Studio BlueberryBurst pairs familiar Les Paul construction with a striking finish and a weight-reduced body. Its mahogany body, maple top, set-in mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard provide the core specification. The guitar has been available since September 2024 and is made in the USA. The supplied item number is 596743, and the listed price is 1366.

Player feedback gives this Studio a strong start. One owner, who had previously played Epiphone models and a Gibson Les Paul Tribute, described the Studio as a clear step up and said it played well straight out of the box. Another reported no need for a setup before playing. Those are individual experiences rather than a guarantee that every instrument will arrive with identical setup, but they point to a favorable first impression.

Construction and feel

The body uses Gibson's Ultra Modern Weight Relief design, intended to reduce its weight. One owner reported a weight of 3.7 kilograms and called the guitar comfortable to handle. That figure applies to the instrument they received, not necessarily every example. The neck is mahogany, set into the body, and shaped to Gibson's SlimTaper profile. It has neck binding, a Graph Tech nut measuring 43.1 mm across, and a 628 mm scale length, also specified as 24.75 inches.

The rosewood fingerboard carries 22 frets and trapezoid inlays. These details keep the layout rooted in the familiar Les Paul format, while the relatively manageable reported weight may appeal to players who find heavier examples tiring over longer sessions. There is no tremolo system. The design is a straightforward hardtail setup, with the strings anchored in the conventional fixed configuration.

Pickups and controls

Two Burstbucker Pro humbuckers cover the bridge and neck positions. The control layout includes separate volume and tone controls for the two pickups, plus a three-way selector. Both volume controls have push-pull functions for coil tapping, giving players another tonal option alongside the full humbucker sound. The specification does not describe the exact tonal range or output of each setting, so those are best judged in person with an amplifier and playing style similar to your own.

Owners describe the sound positively, with one saying the guitar sounded even better than expected after unpacking. Another felt that the Studio did not sound worse than a Les Paul Standard. That comparison is subjective, and this review cannot establish equivalence across models, but the comments suggest that the Studio's sound was a major part of the appeal for those players.

Blueberry Burst finish and hardware

The Blueberry Burst finish is the visual feature that drew particular attention in the owner feedback. Several players said it looked better in person than it had on a phone or computer screen. One noted that its appearance changes with the light. That variation is worth keeping in mind when judging product photos: screen settings and lighting can affect how the burst appears, while the in-person color may have more depth than a flat image suggests.

Hardware is chrome, with vintage-style Deluxe tuners fitted with keystone buttons. A single-ply black pickguard provides contrast against the burst finish. The guitar ships with a gig bag, but not a hard case. Buyers who need the additional protection of a case should account for that separately.

Who should consider it?

This model makes sense for players looking for a Gibson Les Paul with a weight-reduced body, two humbuckers, and a coil-tap option. Its neck profile and fixed bridge stay within a familiar format, while the Blueberry Burst gives it a more distinctive look than a plain finish. The included gig bag is useful for carrying the instrument, though it is not a substitute for a hard case when that level of protection is required.

The reported price of 1366 places the purchase decision in the context of a Gibson-branded Les Paul Studio, but the source data does not specify a currency. Consider the full local price and compare it with the models available in your market before buying. The available feedback is notably positive about the finish, comfort, sound, and out-of-box playability. Since setup and feel can vary from guitar to guitar, trying the instrument or confirming the seller's return and setup policies remains sensible.

Verdict

The Gibson Les Paul Studio BlueberryBurst brings together classic construction, weight relief, Burstbucker Pro pickups, and push-pull coil tapping in a distinctive finish. Owner reports describe a comfortable instrument that played well without immediate adjustment, with the color looking especially impressive in person. The main practical caveat is the included gig bag rather than a hard case. For players drawn to the Les Paul format who want a more manageable reported weight and a vivid burst finish, this Studio is a compelling option to try.