{"product_id":"gibson-les-paul-studio-session-2025-cobalt-burst","title":"Gibson Les Paul Studio Session 2025 - Cobalt Burst","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2025 Gibson Les Paul Studio Session in Cobalt Burst, one of the more feature-packed takes Gibson has done on the Studio platform. The Session takes the stripped-down Les Paul concept and adds a surprisingly premium set of player-focused upgrades: an Ultra Modern weight-relieved mahogany body, carved AA figured maple cap, SlimTaper mahogany neck with Gibson’s Modern Contoured Heel, bound ebony fingerboard, and a full set of push\/pull electronics built around ’57 Classic humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cobalt Burst finish looks fantastic on this particular guitar. There is a lot more figuring in the maple than you might expect from something carrying the Studio name, with broad flame running across both halves of the top and plenty of movement as the angle changes. The blue transitions from bright turquoise through deeper cobalt around the edges, while the natural mahogany sides provide a really nice contrast. Black plastics and uncovered black-ringed pickups keep the whole thing looking modern without taking away from the figured top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectronics are one of the biggest reasons the Studio Session stands apart. It uses a Gibson ’57 Classic in the neck and hotter ’57 Classic Plus in the bridge, giving it the warm, articulate PAF-style character those pickups are known for while still having enough output and bite from the bridge position when you push it. Both volume controls are push\/pull for coil tapping, while the tone controls add phase switching and Pure Bypass. That gives you a much wider palette than the standard two-humbucker Les Paul layout—full humbuckers, tapped sounds, out-of-phase combinations and a direct-output option are all available without adding switches all over the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe neck is another major upgrade. Gibson pairs the fast SlimTaper profile with a bound ebony fingerboard and Modern Contoured Heel, which removes a lot of the bulky transition you normally feel when reaching the upper frets on a traditional Les Paul. It still feels unmistakably like a Gibson, but access higher on the neck is noticeably easier. The frets on this one are excellent, the current setup feels great, action sits comfortably in the medium-to-low range, and intonation is spot on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also exceptionally light for a full-size Les Paul at \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.36 lbs on my scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. The Ultra Modern weight relief is doing some real work here, and the result is a guitar that is considerably easier to wear for a long set than the typical nine-plus-pound Les Paul. Balance is good, the neck feels comfortable, and it has none of the cumbersome feeling that heavier examples can develop after an hour or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent overall. The body, neck and backside all inspected extremely well, with only a handful of very minor surface scratches and small signs of handling keeping me from calling it flawless. There is nothing significant that takes away from how the guitar presents. The ebony board is excellent, frets are excellent, electronics have been fully tested, and it has a fresh set of strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt includes the original Gibson factory gig bag along with the complete original case candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat stood out to me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2025 Gibson Les Paul Studio Session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt Burst over an AA figured maple top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong flame and movement across the maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra Modern weight-relieved mahogany body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally light at 7.36 lbs on my scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimTaper mahogany neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Contoured Heel for noticeably better upper-fret access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound ebony fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e’57 Classic neck and ’57 Classic Plus bridge pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush\/pull coil tapping for both pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush\/pull phase switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush\/pull Pure Bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTons of usable tonal combinations without extra switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fret and fingerboard condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable low-to-medium action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-on intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent overall condition with only minor superficial wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Gibson factory gig bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete original case candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 insured.\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":47620973854891,"sku":"AF-10439","price":1445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/8344\/1579\/files\/9a87dfbe-65f9-4156-a013-02c89847d893.jpg?v=1786674123","url":"https:\/\/aeonicfrets.com\/products\/gibson-les-paul-studio-session-2025-cobalt-burst","provider":"Aeonic Frets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}