First post, first Gibson. Any info appreciated.

Hopefully this is the right sub forum. I didn't see this specific year and the search function didn't have my scenario. As this is my first post maybe I should have posted in the intro section but this is an intro with questions so I felt it was better here.

TL;DR what neck profile is this that I have?

I played a friend's LP a while back and didn't like it at all as the neck was so thick. Normally I am a Charvel guy but my friend at work just sold me a Les Paul. I've always loved the look but the neck wasn't for me. I judged the entire line off one bad experience and now I've learned my lesson. Yes this neck is thicker than my Charvel BUT it is great. So easy to play, sanded neck and silky smooth and sounds incredible. I've been eyeing other variants recently like LTD or Edward's but this one fell into my lap.

It's just a Studio so I'm sure some of you will roll your eyes at my poverty guitar but I really like it. Was hoping some of the enthusiasts could help me with some info on it.

I'm mostly trying to learn what neck profile this is but any info would be awesome.

I am told it is a 1993 Studio. He thinks it is a slim taper neck? This did have a headstock break and repair but I'm ok with that. Thornbuckers, upgraded wiring, knobs and Grover Tuners. Even a hardshell case. Does anyone know about the models from the early 90's?

If you like it that is all that matters. That is a 60s style neck which is a thin style.
That is a very professional looking neck repair.
Nice case too. I wonder if the innards are updated since the previous player added Grovers?

Zentar said:

If you like it that is all that matters. That is a 60s style neck which is a thin style.
That is a very professional looking neck repair.
Nice case too. I wonder if the innards are updated since the previous player added Grovers?

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Yeah, if you mean the wiring it was upgraded. He said the kit was like $100 and was a good improvement. Paper in Oil caps.

So 60s neck is thin. But is there also a Slim Taper that would be thinner? I read the Standards may have the thinnest neck?

The Studio is a no frills Standard basically it has the Standard's 60s style neck. That chubby neck you played was a fatter 50's style neck like on the 58 and earlier. The 59 LP had a thinner neck than the 58. The 60 neck was even thinner than the 59. After 1960 there was no LP Standard. They stopped making Standards and went into making Zithers in the early 60s. Or was it SGs?

Maybe you have pio caps called Bumble Bees? They are sought after.
BTW you probably have 500k ohm pots in your harness instead of 300ko that Studios use. Yours is suped up

Zentar said:

…. a fatter 50's style neck like on the 58 and earlier. The 59 LP had a thinner neck than the 58. The 60 neck was even thinner than the 59. After 1960 there was no LP Standard. They stopped making Standards …. in the early 60s."

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Lots of misinformation here. :wah

Zentar said:

Maybe you have pio caps called Bumble Bees? They are sought after.
BTW you probably have 500k ohm pots in your harness instead of 300ko that Studios use. Yours is suped up

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Not sure. Here's a picture and a close up of the neck repair.

renderit said:

Very nice! I love Studios and want one.

This should probably be in the Sunburst Pub, but congrats anyway.

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Play the hell outta that beast!

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All of the above -- congrats on what looks like a great guitar. (You'll find lots of Studio fans and owners in the Sunburst Pub.) :yah