The arrival of the Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar in 1983 offered guitarists all the essential elements of a Les Paul Standard, including a carved top and humbucking pickups. The simple elegant design quickly made it the most popular model in the Gibson Les Paul Guitar Series.

The Les Paul Standard Figured Top model has all the classic features and style that you've come to expect from one of the world's most esteemed electric guitars—plus an exceptionally gorgeous figured maple top. You'll feel right at home playing the fast, comfortable Les Paul Standard neck with a 24-3/4" scale length. Loaded with Classic '57 humbucking pickups with Alnico II magnets, this Custom shop model gives you the sound that defined the music of the late '50s. Other outstanding features include an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with stopbar tailpiece, trapezoid neck inlays, and chrome hardware.Pioneered and developed with the assistance of legendary jazz-pop guitarist Les Paul—one of the world's greatest musical and technological pioneers —the standard by which all electric guitars are judged. With fat, rich tone and incredible sustain, the Les Paul lends itself to every style and generation of music. From the sweetest jazz to the heaviest rock and metal, the Les Paul can do it all. It is one of the most powerful and versatile instruments of all time.

The Ibanez RG350MDX Electric Guitar takes the RG series further into the metal zone. Many players have selected the Ibanez RG as their weapon of choice for visiting sonic mayhem on the metal masses. With the right choice of pickups, flat and fast bolt-on neck and double-locking trems, the RG has dive bombed and crunched its way to classic status. Though it rocks heavy, this electric guitar is made of comparatively lightweight basswood, which makes it very comfortable for extended playing. With a good balance of highs and lows, basswood is between alder and mahogany in sound character. 24 jumbo frets and a fast Wizard II neck offer easy playing for leads and rhythm, and an Edge III bridge offers great tremolo control.