Pre-owned 1989 Gibson Les Paul Studio Black (W9575)

Key Specs & Features (1989 Les Paul Studio)

• The Les Paul Studio model was first introduced in 1983 as a more “no-frills” Les Paul — less binding, simpler look, but still solid Les Paul tone.
  

• Body: Mahogany body with a carved maple top (common for Studios of that era).
  

• Neck: Set-neck construction (glued-in), typical for Les Paul Studios.
  

• Fingerboard: Many 1980s Studios had ebony or rosewood fretboards. According to a 1989 model listing, the guitar has an ebony fretboard.
  

• Frets: 22 frets.
  

• Pickups: Typically 2 humbuckers. For this era, likely 490R (neck) and 498T (bridge).

• Hardware: Tune-o-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece.
  

• Finish: Ebony (“Black”) was one of the finishes offered in the 1983–1989 Studio run.