In 1983, Gibson came out with the Les Paul Studio, featuring the same carved-top craftsmanship and world-famous LP tone, but slightly simplified to make it more affordable. Now a lot of players prefer its cleaner visual appeal. The LP Studio Plus enhances this appeal with a figured AA carved maple top set off by gold hardware. 490R and 498T alnico magnet humbucker pickups crank out the tone you crave while the 22-fret rosewood on mahogany neck plays fast yet feels solid and substantial. Pearloid trapezoid inlays complete its visual elegance. Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece.