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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 Intro Jam!
» 2:00 Welcome Back!
» 2:40 The Les Paul Modern Lite!
» 3:15 The Les Paul Modern Studio
» 4:25 Other Alternatives?
» 6:20 Let's Hear the Modern Lite!
» 9:08 Lee's Thoughts on the Modern Lite
» 10:15 A Chat About Wood
» 11:37 The Studio?
» 12:42 Is Tone in the Fingers!
» 13:44 Let's Hear the Modern Studio!
» 20:11 Final Thoughts!
» 21:04 Outro Jam!

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[kyledurand]

I love how Pete says I don’t like that, honesty in videos is everything. I’ve been watching Anderton’s since 2012 and still get excited when I see a new video up!

[NotoriousEDC]

I've got an Epi LP Studio, which I paid $550 for in 2022. Absolutely love it, super comfy and plays great. I'm a novice so I know my opinion doesn't mean much. But for me playing at home, it's really nice and I enjoy it. Also love my Epi LP Special.

[nw]

I was fortunate to have an opportunity to get the Modern Lite. It really surpassed my expectations and I like it a lot…the weight reduction and thinner body are 🤟

[Baytobreaker]

haha Pete's reaction to the price tells everything :) They removed the expensive finish, hardware etc to cut the price down, but they add the push/pull system which make the cost higher than simple electronics ... and honestly, who really use the push pull feature? :) they are expensive cheap les paul guitars, I'd be patient and look on second hand market for higher range LP for cheaper price. Great demo guys, as usual!

[starry_null]

My wine red studio is arriving next week.

Zero regrets whatsoever. Guitar for life.

[bipolarfox]

The intro jam killed me! Great job, guys! 😍

[MrRizoable]

In 2017 the Gibson Les Paul Faded was 700€ new and it's almost the same as a Studio. I bought it used for 350€. Feels and plays like the big boys. Best deal of he century!

[GuessMyNameOnceMore]

Like I said in another platform - Epiphone and Gibson will only move customers away if this pricing will continue. You could buy a custom build guitar by lots of luthiers for the price of a nice looking gibson (like traditional, classic, standard) and you could buy a great PRS / Suhr / ESP/LTD for that.

[JamesMADmusic]

This comment section shows how you can’t judge anything seeing it online without the feel! I was in the shop over the weekend and played all the Gibsons up to £3k as well as some PRS and Chapman single cuts, and the Modern Studio absolutely demolished all of them for sound and playability. Brilliant guitar and very happy with the purchase!

[seanrosedotcom]

I played the Lite and I love it. LOVE IT. But, the paint is a little thick and I wish it was the 490R/490T. If they would change those 2 things it would be perfect. Super resonant, light weight and sounds amazing!

[chrisdigital]

I just scored a Les Paul light at guitar center brand new for $999. Super comfortable! Sounds fantastic! And it's handwired. Can't beat it.

[mattnelson]

I love watching you guys. I just got the Modern Studio Red Wine Satin and I love it. $1999 is a lot. Ask for a discount. I got mine for $1699. It's really nice. One of my forever guitars.

[dundun]

ekhem, you can get a Gibson SG standard for that price. With binding, trapezoid inlays, locking grover tuners, API aluminum tailpiece, 61R and 61T pickups, and a hard shell case with a gibson strap and tool.

[soundtechmusicschool]

I bought my first Gibson from Peter Cook's, London in the 80's. A black studio with a proper hard case - £349. Quite a difference hey!

[tomstegall]

You guys have the best demos I just love the way y’all can make any guitar and amp sound great you guys are gifted!!!

[woah_its_a_guitar]

“Tell noel your settings”
Loved the pedal show nod, and I’m 100% with Noel’s frustrations

[rockerseven]

I was going to get a Les Paul Studio, but the one I wanted ended up being discontinued. But then I saw these new Modern Studios, and I'm glad. I ended up getting the wine red version (like the one Pete is playing).

For those balking at the price, it's because on the Modern Studio, they put a little more attention to detail on it, similar as to what they do with a Standard, as opposed to the more affordable aspects of the Studio (like the mother of pearl inlay on the headstock on the Modern Studio, as opposed to just a painted on logo on the Studio, the cutout on the hell, etc.).

Plus, they go on sale. In the US the list price is $2, 000, but I got mine for $1500...the same price as the Studio.

Also, I see some folks talking about spending the same for a used Standard or something. But the Studio has different pickups. Personally I prefer the 498/490 set over the Burstbuckers.

I love the guitar I got.

[thsense]

i have a 1987 les paul custom lite, and i had a smartwood exotic and the thing i love about both of them is that they kind of combined the SG with the les paul. first off, they're thin, but also the neck is an SG profile which always felt a wider and flatter than les pauls. they're super throwable live.

[benlogan]

These look and sound awesome!!! I like the lite ones. Kinda like my ec-1000 and studio had a baby. I’ll take one indeed.

[ReValveiT_]

Pete's has a maple top, which is a closed pore wood. No pore filler.