Gibson - Les Paul Studio Wine Red + Maestro Fuzz Tone FZ-M

This electric guitar and effects pedal set is designed for guitarists who want a solid foundation for their playing whilst having quick access to a more distinctive sound. The Gibson Les Paul Studio Wine Red delivers the character of a Les Paul fitted with two Burstbucker Pro Alnico 5 humbuckers, whilst the Maestro Fuzz opens up a whole new world of sound when you want to thicken up your riffs, make your solos stand out or add more bite to your overdriven parts. Rather than thinking of the guitar and the effect separately, here you have both elements combined to create a setup geared towards rock and distortion.

The Gibson Les Paul Studio Wine Red features a mahogany body with a maple top and a set neck, complemented by an Indian rosewood fingerboard. Its SlimTaper neck offers a slimmer take on the traditional Les Paul profile, which is appealing to guitarists who like to move easily up and down the neck. The two Burstbucker Pro Alnico 5 pickups form the heart of its tonal character: the neck pickup can lend greater roundness to chords and solos, whilst the bridge pickup is particularly well-suited to riffs and parts requiring more attack. The two push/pull volume controls also allow the humbuckers to be split, expanding the instrument’s sonic possibilities. With its 22 frets, 24.75" scale length and Tune-O-Matic bridge combined with the Stop-Bar, it retains the familiar hallmarks of the Les Paul family. Its glossy Wine Red finish, cream binding, cream pickguard and chrome hardware complete its aesthetic. It comes with a gig bag for easy transport.

The Maestro Fuzz then takes over when you want to move beyond simple distortion and achieve a more assertive texture. Its Modern and Classic modes offer two approaches to fuzz, whilst the Attack, Tone and Level controls allow you to tailor the effect to your guitar, your amp and your playing style. This means you can keep the setting subtle to add a bit of grit to certain passages, then switch to a much more pronounced fuzz for riffs or solos. Its fully analogue circuitry and True Bypass feature integrate seamlessly into an effects chain.

The appeal of this combination therefore lies in this complementarity: the Les Paul Studio serves as your main instrument, with plenty of adjustment options to switch between different tones, whilst the Maestro allows you to add a genuine fuzz character whenever your track requires it. This is a particularly good choice for those who like to build their sound around a Les Paul and explore different levels of distortion.