How Can I Properly Identify a “Studio” Les Paul

Some are not sure how to differentiate a “Studio” Les Paul from a “Standard” Les Paul. Here are a few very simple ways to be sure

Fortunately, it is very easy to differentiate between a Les Paul “Standard” and a Les Paul “Studio”

1. A Les Paul “Standard” has binding on the sides of the neck and body

2. A Les Paul “Studio” does not have binding on the sides of the neck and body

3. A Les Paul “Studio Custom” (built in the mid-80’s) does have binding on the sides of the neck and body, though with dot fingerboard inlays instead of more ornate trapezoids.

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