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he's only ever had 1 though and that was an Epi.
Is it just the specs that change from the tribute to the studio to the standard or the quality control too? I know people say all Gibson tend to be hit or miss.
With the Fender range the specs can be the same on 2 differently priced guitars but people generally think the quality gets higher as the guitar gets more expensive.
Since then I've heard about snapped headstocks, electronics that go wrong and nobody can fix (automatic tuners!) plus they all weigh a ton.
But... I had a quick play on a LP Studio the other day and it felt great.
They definitely have a shallower, less-dished top-carve though. For a long time they were made with 2-pc backs too, whereas the standards were 1-pc until ~05ish.
Remember, it's easier to criticise than create!
I prefer the neck on the Studio (my Standard had the big fat 50's profile).
I prefer the sound of the Standard (Burstbucker Pro v 498T/490R)
I prefer the looks of the Standard (Heritage Cherry on AAA Flame top v bog standard white)
In other words, it's horses for courses
my son has 2013 faded with P90s and that is stunning. Cheaper? Definitely? Not as good because of that. Most definitely not,
I am thus not surprised that the cheapest LPs rate just as well as players as the most expensive - until you jump to the custom shop..
As previously mentioned the Studios have a thinner body than a Standard and a less carved top which are obvious money savers compared to the Standard models so the manufacturing process would be different.
Just my two cents - with regards to sound, looks can count for a LOT more than you might think
Will confirm in the next week or so.