Used Gibson Les Paul Studio Gem Series - Emerald

Produced in a limited run between 1996 and 1998, the Gibson Les Paul Studio Gem Series stands out as one of the most distinctive and collectible Studio variants Gibson ever released. The Emerald finish features a deep, translucent jewel-tone green over a carved maple top, paired with all-gold hardware and cream accents.

• Translucent Emerald Finish: Named after precious gemstones (the series also included Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, and Topaz), the Emerald finish lets the subtle grain of the maple top peek through a deep, rich green.
• Gold & Cream Contrast: Gold hardware—including the Tune-o-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, control knobs, and tuner buttons—pairs with cream pickup covers, pickguard, and toggle switch ring for an upscale visual pop.
• Unbound Studio Styling: True to Studio tradition, the body and neck lack binding, giving it a clean, streamlined edge despite the gold Appointments.

• Dual P-90 Soapbars: What sets the Gem Series apart from standard Les Paul Studios of the era (which featured humbuckers like the 490R/498T) is the factory inclusion of dual Gibson P-90 single-coil pickups.
• Sonic Profile: The P-90s deliver a punchier, brighter mid-range bark than humbuckers, with more top-end clarity and dynamic growl. They clean up nicely when dialing back the volume and grit up aggressively when pushed through a driven tube amp.

• Tone Woods: Built with a solid mahogany body capped with carved maple, paired with a set mahogany neck and a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard.
• Neck Profile: Features a rounded '50s neck profile, giving it a substantial, comfortable feel in the hand.
• Inlays & Headstock: Traditional pearloid trapezoid inlays across the fretboard and a screen-printed gold "Gibson" logo on the black peghead overlay.

no bag or case 9.5lbs