{"product_id":"gibson-les-paul-smartwood-studio-2003-muir-natural","title":"Gibson Les Paul Smartwood Studio 2003 - Muir Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2003 Gibson Les Paul Smartwood Studio in Muir Natural is one of the more unusual Les Pauls from this era, and this particular example has a ton of character. The natural top has a really warm, stripped-back look with the gold hardware, and the Smartwood construction gives it a noticeably different feel from a typical Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.72 lbs on my scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, this one is exceptionally light for a Les Paul. It’s also one of the more resonant examples I’ve had through here—the guitar feels lively even unplugged, and that carries over really well once it’s amplified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original pickups have been replaced with \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiMarzio 36th Anniversary humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and they sound fantastic in this guitar. The bridge pickup has been left uncovered, which gives it a little more open, punchy character, while the neck still has plenty of warmth and fullness. The electronics passed inspection with everything functioning normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayability is excellent. It has had a recent setup, the intonation is spot on, and the frets and fretboard are both in excellent condition. Action is comfortable and medium, and overall it feels extremely solid and easy to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e overall. The body and neck are both in excellent shape, with some minor rash and handling wear on the satin back as pictured. There are no chips, breaks, or cracks noted. For a guitar from 2003, it has been kept remarkably well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also comes with the \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Smartwood-specific Gibson hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e along with the \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Smartwood Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, which is a particularly nice thing to have with one of these.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat stood out to me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Rare 2003 Les Paul Smartwood Studio\u003cbr\u003e• Muir Natural finish with gold hardware\u003cbr\u003e• Extremely light at 7.72 lbs\u003cbr\u003e• Very resonant acoustically for a Les Paul\u003cbr\u003e• Upgraded DiMarzio 36th Anniversary pickups sound excellent\u003cbr\u003e• Uncovered bridge pickup gives it a little extra punch and openness\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent frets and fretboard\u003cbr\u003e• Recent setup with spot-on intonation\u003cbr\u003e• Original Smartwood-specific Gibson hardshell case\u003cbr\u003e• Original Smartwood Certificate of Authenticity included\u003cbr\u003e• Overall remarkably clean for its age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe photos shown are real photographs of this exact guitar. I do not use AI-generated imagery, replacement backgrounds, or image manipulation to misrepresent the condition of my guitars. What you see is the instrument you’ll receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and fully insured via Reverb Safe Shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⏳ \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 3–7 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48235928453291,"sku":"AF-10481","price":1420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/8344\/1579\/files\/ddd9de5d-b867-487b-ad19-8610dd51a2f6.jpg?v=1791859541","url":"https:\/\/aeonicfrets.com\/products\/gibson-les-paul-smartwood-studio-2003-muir-natural","provider":"Aeonic Frets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}