Any tips? Buy Gibson Les Paul Studio (Wine Red, Gold Hardware) Pre-Owned online from GAK.co.uk. I recently bought a 1994 LP Studio Wine Red Gold Hardware. It has an Ebony Fretboard, so go figure. SmartWood series ... You've probably read it in Tony Bacon's "50 Years of The Gibson Les Paul" - they used lower-grade ebony (BTW, ebony is not always as dark/black as we think). The 490R and 498T pickups provide tight, high-output humbucking performance and the two push-pull pots offer additional coil-tapping options. Quote; Share this post. For some reason, Im having trouble finding the specs for it online. Hi folks. The Gibson Les Paul Studio embodies the essential Les Paul features with enhancements for playability and tonal versatility. Neck dimensions, pickups, pots, etc. These were produced with dot inlays, gold hardware and gold grovers. Order Today. 2012 saw the first major update to the Les Paul Studio line since 1998 when Gibson moved away from all-Ebony Fretboards The 2012 update includes Grenadillo Fretboards, 490R/498T Humbuckers, and Vintage Tuners. Just picked up another LP. This ones a 2008 Studio In WIne Red with the gold hardware. Cant really find any info on this on the net. Unbeatable prices and next day delivery from the UK's no1 instrument store. Gibson produced a small number of Les Paul Studio guitars using the leftover paint from the Gem Series. However, these are not to be considered original Gems, as they did not include the special P-90 pickups. THANKS! They are rare and highly sought after. The Les Paul Studio embodies the essential Les Paul features with enhancements for playability and tonal versatility. Link to post The rosewood fingerboard and slim taper mahogany neck provide effortless playability and comfort.