Gibson LP Studio Lite

[metropolis_4]

Anyone tried one of these? I’m curious what they sound like.

I’m guessing that tone wise they’re probably more similar to an SG than an LP?

 

[Eagle]

Just get a special.

 

[CBHScott]

Anyone tried one of these? I’m curious what they sound like.

I’m guessing that tone wise they’re probably more similar to an SG than an LP?

Which one? The newer “modern” Lite?

 

[metropolis_4]

Which one? The newer “modern” Lite?

Yeah, the newer “modern” lite

 

[metropolis_4]

Just get a special.

Maybe so. My thinking is I’d like something very similar to my LP Standard but that balances better sitting without a strap.

Also something that can act as a backup that I don’t mind getting banged up a bit in a pit

 

[CBHScott]

Yeah, the newer “modern” lite

I had one for a hot minute. Not bad, but the thin body and neck kinda turned me off. The finish was kind of rough feeling, too.

I got it when GC was blowing them out for around half price last year, and IMO it’s worth about that.

 

[sandmannn69]

Anyone tried one of these? I’m curious what they sound like.

I’m guessing that tone wise they’re probably more similar to an SG than an LP?

I had a '91 Studio lite, very nice light LP. Hot pups Gibson 500T in the bridge, ebony board very slick. Sounded like an LP. Pretty thin neck.

I'd recommend a Japanese Edwards LP instead, specifically an ALS model. Be easier than trying to find a Lite in decent condition.
And the Edwards are usually light(my 2012 ALS weighs 7.3 lbs non-chambered) and much higher quality than a Gibson.

 

[Eagle]

Maybe so. My thinking is I’d like something very similar to my LP Standard but that balances better sitting without a strap.

Also something that can act as a backup that I don’t mind getting banged up a bit in a pit

The special sounds better imo . A maple cap that is half the wood is too much

 

[metropolis_4]

I’ll have to think about it a bit. I don’t mind a thin neck or body, I do hate that rough finish though when it’s not a natural wood color. Colors like Inverness seem like they need to be smooth gloss to me.

Maybe a Special would be a better option

 

[Eagle]

I like the the special it’s an unashamed simple instrument but great core material quality.