I said I was done buying guitars this year - until Sweetwater knocked $200 off this stunning Gibson Les Paul Studio Modern
Sweetwater is currently celebrating Independence Day with a whopping up to 60% off a massive range of gear - and this LP offer is my favourite

Well, July is shaping up to be one of the best times to grab a new guitar. The Prime Day guitar deals are only days away, and the 4th of July sales have already landed with a bang. Now, I said at the start of the year that I was finished with buying guitars, at 24 (13 of which are Gibson) I've got more than enough, but Sweetwater have just slashed $200 off the Gibson Les Paul Studio Modern and it has me reconsidering if I need just one more. Available in the stunning Smokehouse Satin, Wine Red Satin, and Worn White, this model is drop-dead gorgeous and a steal at $1,799.
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The Les Paul is a tonal powerhouse, offering players infinite sustain, a powerful mid-range bark, and a creamy, warm tone not found in other guitars. It's no surprise, then, that so many aspire to own a Gibson Les Paul one day.
That said, the rather sizable price tag can make them unobtainable, so this is a rare chance to snap one up for only $1,799.
Gibson Les Paul Studio Modern: $1,999, now $1,799
The Gibson Les Paul Studio is as versatile as a Les Paul gets, featuring coil-splits and out-of-phase switches, and is available in a luxurious satin finish. If you're in the market for a bonafide rock machine, this has to be your next guitar – especially with Sweetwater slashing the price to just $1,799.
Featuring a weight-relieved mahogany body with maple top, a 24.75" scale mahogany neck with a 22-fret compound-radius ebony fingerboard, Gibson 490R and 498T pickups with coil-split, out of phase switch, and a perfectly sculpted neck heel, this is a classic guitar with 21st-century appointments.
Yes, the Gibson Les Paul Studio may seem a little understated when compared to its flashier big brother, the Standard, but it still has all the hallmarks you’d expect to see on an LP and so much more.
Want a Les Paul, but the price is still a bit too rich? Check out our guide to the best Epiphone Les Pauls right now.
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First and foremost, I'm a guitar enthusiast – a fanatic, some might say. I'm a firm believer that most of the world's problems can be solved with a Gibson SG and a catastrophically loud amp. Before writing about guitars for a living as a Senior Deals Writer on Guitar Player, I worked in music retail for 7 years, giving advice on guitars, basses, drums, pianos, and PA systems. I also have a passion for live sound; I'm a fully qualified sound engineer with experience working in various venues in Scotland.