Gibson Les Paul Tribute vs Gibson Les Paul Studio - Side by Side Comparison
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- Our Les Paul comparisons continue this week as we take a closer look at the Gibson Les Paul Studio & Tribute to find out if there's anything more than a glossy paint job to separate these two 'budget' models from the big 'G'. Join us for lot's of waffle and playing as per usual guitar nerds!!
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0:00 play in & coming up
1:19 intro & what's happening
4:07 basic construction & colours
6:06 necks, fingerboards, frets, & nuts
7:09 do they stay in tune?
10:26 what do they weigh?
11:34 let's hear them unplugged
12:21 todays rig & pedalboard
13:25 each pickup clean
15:16 some playing starts here
17:33 hardware & plastics
18:59 pickups & readings
20:29 some playing continues
21:03 neck profiles & measurements
22:18 some more playing here
23:15 can we hear a difference?
24:45 gloss vs satin nitrocellulose
26:38 coil taps & controls
28:14 a brief punk interlude
29:05 which one would you buy?
32:01 my les Paul standard
32:54 unfinished business
34:32 play out jam
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Hahahahaha you play old timer music like that dude pink floyd!
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Yes that Pink Floyd bloke is my favourite guitarist! 🤣👍 definitely going to pin this comment! 😎👌
@@theguitaristas 😂💀👍🏻👍🏻
@@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse That dude Pink Floyd. lol... Pinkey Gilmour Floyd
Sounds like Mick Ronson/ Kurt Cobain like 👍 Man who sold the world 🌎
By the way... which one's Pink?
I bought the Tribute as I wanted to own a 'real' Les Paul and it was in my price range. I have to say that I am delighted with it. I love the feel of it. The best thing that I can say about it is that it makes me want to play more, and it takes me to other places, old hippy that I am!!
Cheers man! 😎✌️
A real les paul …. Twat . I own a 59 VOS custom shop and a 1990 studio from the good wood years . Ebony fretboard.
Both are REAL Gibson les Paul’s … Both are great . It’s about the player and the creativity not the ego .
Agree 100 percent.. im 38 and been playing Epiphones since i was 13. Had about 10 diff ones and swore by them.. Had to own a Gibson and got a Tribute 2 years ago.. the feel is so different and just made me fall in love with music all over again and been playing alot more.. since i got it my skills alone made more progress in 2 years then the last 20
And that’s what a guitar is supposed to do. Inspire you to play more
I did the exact same thing. I didn't need a Tribute, but I just couldn't resist. Now I own a PRS SE 245, a Jackson Soloist 2, and a US Telecaster. The Tribute is now among my favorites. It is definitely worth the money. I can't put it down. And mind you, I love my Jackson. :0)
These are the best guitar reviews on UA-cam! Appreciate the work that you put into these.
Cheers Mike that's appreciated! 😎👍
I agree. I really enjoy these reviews. Well done!
Thanks for putting all the hard work into these informative and entertaining videos. Easily the best content I've come across in a long time.
I have a 2008 studio I bought for $800 last month and a 2017 Tribute (with 498t in bridge) for about $650 a few years back. Both are fantastic, the tribute is a bit brighter which I love and the studio has the fat neck. Gibson makes great guitars!
Very great and honest reviews! Love your videos! I love how in depth you go with it
As usual, fantastic video! You did a great job comparing these two models.
Your consistency is on point! been looking forward to this one (as previous ones!)... cheers... ok watching now.
I'm biased because I became the owner of a Tribute recently, but it's an absolutely lovely guitar. I appreciate that this video backed up my own thoughts recently which is that I have no idea how I could justify spending more than 2x as much for a Standard when almost all of the differences are just cosmetic, OR they're just "differences" but not necessarily better or worse differences (I.e. Maple neck, satin neck, different pickups, etc). Kinda crazy that Gibson is charging so much extra for the Standard when you can get a wonderful sounding, fantastic playing USA made Gibson Les Paul for so much less.
It looks better
I got one too bro .. Its a wonderful guitar satin iced tea
I got the Tribute in honey burst couple years back . It is a gem.
Nice review man. I had a 2012 standard in desert burst that I ended up selling due to G, and B string tuning instabilities. Tried everything to correct it and nothing seemed to work. Ten years later I just picked up a barely used 2020 Tribute in satin cherry sunburst for $800 and I couldn't be happier. This guitar stays in tune like my American Stratocaster and I'm really digging the neck profile.
@@loosabway3400 he said cosmetic
I have a 2002 Studio in wine red, with gold hardware, and it's awesome. Got it for a steel because it had a neck break, but it was professionally repaired and has killer feel and sustain.
Your videos on les paul have been enjoyable and educational on my journey back onto learning guitar in my 40s keep up with the great and enjoyable content.
Cheers man! 😎👍
The way the intros of your videos are edited are far and away the best, gets me excited for the video
Cheers Ryan, that’s appreciated… takes me ages sometimes that bit! 🤣🤣
Just really enjoy your understated and humorous reviews......and I've learned alot too. Cheers Colin. Look forward to the next review
Cheers Howard! 😎👍
With both Epiphone and Gibson, these days it's less about what you NEED and more about what you WANT! There is something for everyone at every price point 👌
A great review Colin as always I have the Standard since 2013 it is a premium 4A flame in tea burst it is my pride and joy and I will never sell it I will handing it down to my grandson loving your videos keep up the good work :-)
Cheers mate . I enjoyed your video . Thank you. Please make some more videos . I quite enjoyed your humor and genuine nature. Thank you.
Thanks, great review of 2 great guitars!
I also appreciate the comment on the LP Standard and how the shine wore off!
Another great, fun session - thanks very much! I would go for the Tribute myself, the clean sounds, esp. neck just a touch nicer + looks and no push/pull thing. But def a case could be made for keeping all of them! :)
Hey Colin! Great video! Little late to tune in this week but I enjoyed the thorough comparison as always! Was surprised to hear how similar the 498T and 490T sounded despite the first being much hotter. I like what you said at the end though, it really does depend and hard to say one is better. Each guitar has it’s unique qualities, and which one is best really depends on the player and their needs. I also feel the law of diminishing returns definitely applies to these guitars and the standard 50’s, a big jump in price will yield only a small improvement in quality or sound if any.
Your videos are so good. Massively informative and helpful. Thanks so much
What a great review. You managed to entertain, inform, and educate in the process. Great playing too. Many thanks.
Cheers man! 😎👍
Was looking forward to this and it’s a great review super info on woods, finish, hardware, pickups with great tips on tuning stability… enjoyed the tones … Studio sure got the punch but the Tribute got the grunt .. well why not both !… be good to see the Standard in the mix
Another excellent episode as usual, I miss my 2011 60's Tribute with P90s and should of never sold it but it did fund my 2011 Les Paul Classic which now I hardly play since getting my Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG and Epiphone Alex Lifeson Signature Les Paul Axcess
Another great video Colin .
Can never scroll passed one of your video reviews .. so addictive 🎸
Keep em coming buddy 👍🏻
Nice one Adam thanks mate! 😎👍👍
great video! love how you go in depth about the guitars and how lighthearted you are! subbed, keep em coming
Thanks for the sub and support it's appreciated! 😎👍
Another cool video Colin! The feature that drew me to the Tribute was the (fake) look of binding the Maple top gives, but I prefer the 498T pickup in the Studio. However, I've since sold off most of my Gibsons and am perfectly content with my Epiphone 1959 Les Paul and other Epiphones.
A bit of a stressful retiree's week here [Yeah I know!!] But the perfect antidote - enjoyed the video very much Colin, well done. After a soothing and reflective beer, I've decided you should should keep the Tribute, sell the others and keep us entertained with the proceeds. Cheers.
Cheers Bob, it will definitely be something along those lines! 😆👍 Have a great weekend mate.
I've owned a tribute (honey burst) for about 4 months and LOVE it. I can't imaging there's much I could ask of it, that it can't do. The satin neck feels great; it's a bit rounder than my strat, and tele, but it's very comfortable. I'd still like to own a standard, or custom someday, but I see those as pieces of art, and keep them on the wall. the tones are excellent with a little OD. pickup's are easy to swap, if you really prefer the 498.
Also, my fretboard darkened up nicely after an oil treatment.
The Tribute surprised me. It did quite well. Interesting show Colin, great job!!
Great review once again Colin. I'm in the camp of the Tribute on this one. Probably because I'm mainly a strat guy. I like the snap of the maple neck. I do however have a studio that I love. I guess it boils down to a tone preference. Thanks sir. Cheers.
Excellent stuff mate. I have to confess I've never owned a Gibson Les Paul of any variety.
Have been tempted many times to buy one or other of these or even a standard. When I retire (not long) I might treat myself but I would want to get them in my hands before to see which one appealed to me most.
Looking forward to the head to head with the standard.
Thanks my dudes for the comments….most of most of my guitars are Fenders and G&L. Walked in the guitar center yesterday to specifically check in a olympic white strat but instead… a sunburst tribute gibson caught my eyes. Both goin for $1200. Sometime this week im taking the Gibson home. Thanks for this video
Thank you for keeping it simple (and not trying to show off)….very informative! Thank you again!
Excellent video once again, Colin. I have a 2018 Tribute, same finish as yours, and it is brilliant. Mine has a mahogany neck and it came with the upgraded soft shell case. I don’t play it often, but when I do pick it up, I always think, “Wow”, and I had forgotten how well it plays, how great it sounds and how solid it feels.
Cheers Anthony! 😎👍
The Tangerine Burst studio is a truly amazing looking guitar, other than that it feels like the Tribute is a better value as an entry level Gibson. For the price of a new Studio I would probably look for a used Traditional instead. Thanks for another great comparison, these are very useful when navigating the Gibson range!
Amazing video! Cheers. I went a few months ago to a local shop with intention to buy a Standard .I tried the Special tribute, Tribute, Studio and Standard. The maple neck of the Tribute just made me want to play more. Amazing tone IMHO. Zero regrets. Some may disagree( totally fine) but it is to me a real Les Paul.
Nice one, it's definitely got it's own thing going on... and you saved enough $$$ for a nice amp or several other guitars!! 😎👍
My tribute gold top has become my go to guitar..love everything about it
Love ur channel I feel like I'm watching this old house home improvement show very relaxing and peaceful u rock!!❤❤❤
The Tribute sounds and looks like a proper no frills working player guitar, which would be my choice , no frills just like my playing to be honest. Great video .
Eventually, the rest of the world is going to know what we here already know; one of the best channels on YT!!
Thanks for the kind words that’s appreciated! 🙏😊
Great comparison Colin. Thanks.
Best guitar channel on UA-cam! You are fabulous. Thank you for WEIGHING each guitar; for your accent, which I wish were mine, by the way; for being honest but never cheeky; and for your common-sense approach. Simply love your insight!
Cheers Mark that's appreciated! 😁🙏
he is cheeky as F*ck but that's why we love him
Thanks for the comparison. Spot on, as usual. I think the best solution is a Tribute and replace the 490T with a 498T. I've had my Tribute with a 498T replacement for 6 months and I am very pleased. Cheers.
Nice plan!.. best of both worlds?? 👍
if you're going to do a pickup swap there are much better options than the 498T imo. The 57 from gibson or tried and true models from SD and Dimarzio. Plus you could get them in different pickup colors like zebras to really make the guitar yours
@@Rollermanfromspace I’ve got a Pearly Gates neck and Duncan Custom bridge in my Epiphone Les Paul Custom. Great pickups!!
That gold Tribute looks really good. It’s smaller than a Standard, but it seems like it’s more a player’s guitar.
Such a beautiful guitar, I love the honey burst color! Thanks for the vid!
Aw man , this Comparison is so helpful and honest , and the most important is BADASS! Thanks so much for sharing these !
Cheers man thanks for the support glad its helpful! 😎👍
I am going with the Tribute. Get the Les Paul sound and I plan to use it as my touring guitar. I won’t feel so bad if it gets dinged up a little. Plus, based on Tone, I think the Tribute sounds just a tad brighter than the studio.
I was leaning towards the tribute for my first Gibson but the more I thought about it I said the hell with it & got the Standard. I wanted a Gibson Les Paul standard since I was a kid (I'm 52). I have budget Les Pauls (Epiphones) already & so I treated myself. I also didn't want weight relief, I wanted a solid body. I'm extremely happy with my 60's Standard in Unburst.
I think that’s the right decision if you had your heart set on a standard nothing else would really do 😎👍
If you had the money then the standard should have been your only choice. If you were on a tight budget then you wouldn't have been sorry about getting the Tribute. I love mine.
Yay new video! Friday just got better. Cheers :)
Thank you so much for doing this video, I think I’m going to go for the Tribute. Have a great weekend.
Cheers Max and you! 😎👍
I love my tribute! I have 2 standards which are awesome but there is no denying Tributes are killer guitars in their own right. and the satin neck is very smooth and fast. I like your videos! New sub here.
Cheers man! 😎👍
I like the Tribute. Basic and to the point. I also think there are better choices under $1,000 and several under $600-$700 that can be upgraded to keep you under a grand.
If I wanted to have a Gibson Les Paul just to have one that I would play often I’d want the Tribute. I also like the maple neck.
Thanks Colin!
I second that
My first Gibson Les Paul was a 2018 gold top tribute. It was amazing. I’ve since gotten a. Custom shop 57 reissue and you really don’t miss anything besides the inlays/fancy binding. Wish I Could’ve kept it. I believe the 2018 one I had had a mahogany neck and not maple.
What makes me nervous is the history of how easy the headstock snaps. Great review, and why they decided to go with that circuit board. Baffles me, why?! Thank you , go ride 🤟🤟
@@timothy5974 are you mistresting your guitars? Keep it in its case and vice verse when you play it. Unless you are careless with your guitars and just throw them around then I'd have no worries.
@@timothy5974 I know the characteristics of pick ups but nothing about circuit boards and wiring, whats wrong with the one they went with is it just cheaper or ?
My first electric guitar was a cherry red epiphone studio. To this day it's probably my favorite guitar. When paired with a versatile amp such as a Katana Artist, it can do any genre and sound stellar at it. I put .12's on it and occasionally tune all the way down to C standard/drop A# and it handles it flawlessly.
Great reviews and a legend rocker! Keep up the awesome work with the channel..👍
I think each guitar has what I call its own "soul" which is a mixture of parts, and processes that cant ever be the same twice, you may think they are the same but they are all 10% different from the last one you played! And 10% is a big difference in guitar sound and feel
Nicely put! 😎👍👍
@@theguitaristas have a great day/night mate :)
Agreed 100%
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You hit it on the head, guitars have souls that connect to our's.
@@pinkiewerewolf Thats why it feels so right when you touch that certain guitar no matter what brand or price it is the one!
Good morning! Great comparison here. Goes to show just how much Gibson is willing to charge for the little bit of difference there is between these two. I think with the Studio you’re paying for the gloss finish (which is cool) and the push/pull pots. For those little bumps, $300 seems like a lot to me. All that being said, I agree that having either one of these kinda makes owning a LP Standard a bit pointless, unless that’s the guitar you HAVE to have because you’ve always wanted one. And there’s nothing wrong with going that route, if you’re willing to pay. As for me, my LP Studio gets me close enough to a LP Standard that I have no interest in buying one.
Thanks for a great video! CHEERS!
Just purchased this exactly guitar. Very happy with it. Thanks for the video review. Learned a few things about it. Subscribed.
Thanks for the sub! 😁👍
I think I prefer the tribute 😅 The smile on your face when you play punk makes the all video worth it btw.
I bought a new Gibson LP Studio in wine red with a gig bag in 2014 for £800, I was shocked how much they have increased in price.
The best ones is the old Tribute that still had a mahogany neck (2010-2018). Plenty of those on the Gibson Demo Shop. I got a used 60s 2017 Tribute T for $450 about 4 years ago. it has fret sprout, some scratchy pots, the bridge pickup is pretty thin, and the finish will she very quickly. That said, even if I paid full price, it'd still want it over a Studio.. The satin feels better, and the price difference is low enough that I can swap the pickups and have it set up.
Agree, i have a 2011 goldtop 60.s tribute, but after changing pickups, electronics, fret crowning etc. It is a great guitar.
Greetings from sunny Arizona. Another excellent review! I owned both of these last year, and kept the Studio. I sold the Tribute and bought a Slash-Epi, which I love. Great playing (as always). Cheers…
Cheers Rico!… I still need to relieve my GAS for a Slash Les Paul! 😆👍
You are the James May of guitars! Thank you for this Vid! Super helpful.
I have a Tribute I love the way it plays and the understated look of the guitar. The satin finish if a huge positive for me along with the extra $300 I had to put towards my amp. I'd like to see you compare these guitars with an ESP-LTD EC-1000.
I agree this would make a great comparison. I have a Gibson Les Paul Standard with 57 Classic Plus and 57 Classic pickups and an ESP-LTD EC-1000S Fluence with the Fishman Modern pickups. I use both regularly in my home recording set-up. Les Paul for rock and ESP-LTD for metal. They are both fabulous guitars but my Gibson cost me twice as much to buy as the
ESP-LTD which makes the ESP-LTD an absolute steal. If I was to pick just one it would be the ESP-LTD EC-1000 without hesitation. The build quality is flawless and on a par with the Gibson. It is half the cost to buy, the upper neck access is better than the Gibson and it also is lighter in weight. The old saying "horses for courses" springs to mind.
I agree about the satin finish. Always looks good! No dust, no fingerprints. Always looks the same.
Great demo Colin! I’ve always wondered about the $500 (Cdn) difference between these two. I’ve got a ‘91 Gibson LP Studio (wine red, gold hardware) with an ebony board and no weight relief. When I play newer Studios they feel cheap by comparison. Hearing these 2 the Tribute sounds more open, clearer somehow….I’d go Tribute I think…
I discovered your channel recently and really appreciate the effort you put into making such quality informative videos. I Subscribed and look forward to more great content. Cheers
Cheers man thanks for the sub and support it's appreciated! 😎👍
Let’s get stuck in! Great video. I enjoyed the review. Keep’em comin’
Cheers that’s appreciated! 😎👍👍
I think for a playing guitar, I'd get the Epiphone 59 reissue. Gibsons are great because they appreciate in value, but the new Epiphones are fantastic for playing.
I’ve played the Epi ‘59, and it plays beautifully. I personally think the aged look is a bit cheesy. I own a Standard ‘50s. I swapped out the pickups for SD ‘59s a friend modded with Alnico 2 magnets, and there is virtually zero difference. Feel and bones are the same. And the flame veneer on my regular standard is gorgeous. It’s a real thin slice of actual flamed maple and it actually disappears depending on the angle. So the look of the regular standard to me is just better. But everyone has opinions.
Thank you for such a great review. I think your review is the best on You Tube. I am looking forward to your next review.
Thanks Ron that’s appreciated! 😎👍
Hey Colin, your closing riff of this vid is absolutely haunting, gotta try and learn this. I've watched this video over and over again, finally pulled the trigger so I have a used satin 17 tribute p90 on the way🙂 keep it up, thanks again
Cheers Tim, that's appreciated! 😁👍
Another great comparison look forward to see how they comp5with the standard
Thank you! I have a Studio, now I have to have a Tribute. It's gorgeous. Good video, I like the humour. All the best
That tribute is gorgeous!
I have two Tributes,one is a 2013 with two P90s and a baked maple fretboard and weighs 7 lbs 10 ounces,slim neck,my favorite. The next Tribute has humbuckers ,a slim neck and weighs 8 lbs,perfect. I love those guitars,both are my favorites. I have Duncan 59s on one,hum cancelling DiMarzio direct mount P90s on the other. Ive played lots of other LPs but I love these the most
Awesome vid, Colin! I am a huge Les Paul fan so i highly enjoyed. Can't afford a Gibson raising 2 kids, but really want one someday. That being said i am in love with my Epi. Keep cranking out these great vids, brother! Cheers!
you're the only reviewer I trust along with Elmo Kajalainen. SOLID , UNBIASED, scientific reviews! it was time! thanks from Italy
Thanks Max that's appreciated!
I have a 2021 Studio in Smokehouse Burst. Love it! That Tribute sounds great too.
That Tribute looks and sounds wonderful. I love a honeyburst Yours almost looks like a gold top in the video.
Nice comparison,
Cheers !!!
After years of playing Stratocasters, finally I got my first Les Paul: a cherry burst Tribute. Definitively I fell in love with her. Great feeling and sound, modern but vintage ..greetings from Italy.
Nice one Domenico! Greetings from UK... enjoy the weekend! 😎👍
Congratulations Domenico! Same boat, strat owner saving my pennies for a LP. Salud
Great vid keep them coming the best on the net.Thank you👍👍
Cheers Bob! 😎👍
I just subscribed!😊👍🏿 I have a 2003 studio premium plus w gold hardware and lovely desert burst with figured top.Because of you ,I’ve learned so much about this guitar.I got it for a grand w nice case.thanks!im 73 yrs old
Cheers Reggie thanks for the support!
Great review and appreciated the wee blast of English Civil War - perfect for these guitars! I'm a lefty so choice is always constrained. I was looking at second hand Studios around 1000 euro but picked up a new (not B-stock) honeyburst Tribute for 940 euros at the end of last year. I love it as is, apart from the righty pots which I'll change at some point. I tried a custom shop 59 thingy a while ago and I definitely prefer the neck on mine!!!
Great review by Stephen Fry 👏 😀. Was not sure until now . Made me decide to go for the Les Paul Tribute honey burst. Thank you.
Thank you for your great kindness! 😆👍
Always a delight watching Colin's videos as he is thorough and direct about the facts , no BS ! Sarcasm comes to ya free of charge as well . Love my tribute , and like others stated, you know shortly after playing and interacting with one whether its a keeper . . if ya dont feel it the first day , the day you are selling it you still wouldnt . . Gibson still has much to work on as far QC out the door goes , they are almost a caricature of a once great American made guitar
Great video!!
Thanks for the Demo
I really like your videos, thanks for sharing and Greetings from Chile!
Cheers man thanks for the support! 😎👍
Such a well done review
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Any reference to Bowie is a bonus in my book 👍 I have a Les Paul standard which I will never part with but I’m a little envious of that Tribute, just something about it that really appeals to me. Looking forward to the next comparison!
So you already have a standard but are lusting after the tribute??... you clearly have a problem but luckily you are in the right place! 😆👍
The Studio sounds more to my liking. Thanks for the upload brother. 🎶🎸🎵👍
GREAT review thanks 🔝🤗👋
Is that "The Man Who Sold World"? Sounds great, your channel is by far my favorite guitar channel anymore, you cut no corners with your reviews and are completely unbiased which is so rare to find nowadays.
Yes that's the loop!... Cheers Bob thanks for the support 😎👍
great video. cheers!
Another great video. You're going from strength to strength. Well done!
Cheers Stevo that's appreciated! 🙏😊
The string floss idea is genius!
Thanks for making one within reach of most players Gibson. Hope they know how important these are.
Don,t forget the Led Paul Classic! Love your channel cheers mate.
This is getting expensive! 🤣👍👍
Thank you for a great review ❤️
That Tribute natural finish is gorgeous.
These two are great guitars but that standard just looks so good. I'm looking forward to the comparison of all three.
I love these videos just to brush up on my English. Excellent