The Studio model was introduced in 1983, and is still in production.
The guitar is intended for the studio musician; therefore, the design features of the "Les Paul Studio" are centered on optimal sound output and not on flashy appearance.
This model retains only the elements of the Gibson Les Paul that contribute to tone and playability, including the carved maple top and standard mechanical and electronic hardware.
However, the Studio design, until 2017, omits several stock Gibson ornamentations that do not affect sound quality, including body/neck binding.
The first Studios from 1983 to 1986 were made with alder bodies rather than mahogany/maple.
The current Studios come with a chambered mahogany body with either a maple or mahogany cap.
The entry level Les Paul Studio "faded" has a weight relieved mahogany body and top and a satin finish.
In 2018 were introduced neck binding and a pair of Gibson's most popular humbucking pickups, 57 Classic and 57 Classic+ and two push-pull pots.
In order to guarantee the stability of the tuning and an excellent sustain were introduced the Grover tuners, the self-lubricating nut and the aluminium tune-o-matic bridge.

Gibson also offered the Studio in a "standard" model.
This variant was adorned with neck and body binding, ebony fretboard and sunburst paint job.
All Studios at the time had dot fretboard markers and a thinner body.
The Studio model was introduced in 1983, and is still in production. The guitar is intended for the studio musician; therefore, the design features of the "Les Paul Studio" are centered on optimal sound output and not on flashy appearance. This model retains only the elements of the Gibson Les Paul that contribute to tone and playability, including the carved maple top and standard mechanical and electronic hardware. However, the Studio design, until 2017, omits several stock Gibson ornamentations that do not affect sound quality, including body/neck binding. The first Studios from 1983 to 1986 were made with alder bodies rather than mahogany/maple. The current Studios come with a chambered mahogany body with either a maple or mahogany cap. The entry level Les Paul Studio "faded" has a weight relieved mahogany body and top and a satin finish. In 2018 were introduced neck binding and a pair of Gibson's most popular humbucking pickups, 57 Classic and 57 Classic+ and two push-pull pots. In order to guarantee the stability of the tuning and an excellent sustain were introduced the Grover tuners, the self-lubricating nut and the aluminium tune-o-matic bridge.
Gibson also offered the Studio in a "standard" model. This variant was adorned with neck and body binding, ebony fretboard and sunburst paint job. All Studios at the time had dot fretboard markers and a thinner body.
Gibson Les Paul