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Gibson & Epiphone Cashback Promotion
From 1st May to 30th June, purchase a Gibson or Epiphone stringed instrument (e.g. guitar, bass, mandolin) valued at $999+ and claim serious cashback! Simply purchase any Gibson or Epiphone stringed instrument over $999 from Riffs & Licks Music during the promotion period, retain your tax invoice, and submit your cashback claim here by 11:59 pm AEST 7th July 2026. Once your details have been validated, you will receive a confirmation email. Once approved, you will receive a digitally issued Corporate Prepaid Card within 30-60 days. A full list of eligible products is available here.
Cashback Tiers
- Purchase products valued at $999+ and claim $150 cashback
- Purchase products valued at $1,999+ and claim $300 cashback
- Purchase products valued at $4,999+ and claim $500 cashback
- Purchase products valued at $9,999+ and claim $1000 cashback
Please Note: Second-hand items are not eligible. Product value refers to the purchased price of individual products, not the total purchase amount. One cashback claim per product. Each product is eligible for the cashback amount in the relevant tier described above; tiers are not cumulative (e.g. products valued at $1,999+ are eligible for $300 cashback only, not $300 cashback + $150 cashback from $999+ tier). Only instruments that have been paid in full and invoiced by June 30 are eligible. If purchasing via layby, please ensure the full balance is paid by June 30. Pre-Order products will only be eligible if they are delivered and invoiced by June 30; any pre-order ETA is an ETA only and is not a guarantee that the product will be available by this date. Full terms and conditions are available here.
Modern Les Paul Feel with Expanded Tonal Control
The Gibson Les Paul Studio Session Cherry is a refined take on the classic Les Paul, built for players who want familiar tone with more flexibility and a lighter, more comfortable feel. The mahogany body with an AA figured maple cap delivers that recognisable Les Paul balance of warmth and midrange punch, with added clarity and definition from the maple.
The Ultra Modern weight relief makes a noticeable difference compared to traditional solid Les Paul builds, reducing overall weight without losing the core character. Paired with the SlimTaper neck and contoured heel, it feels faster and more accessible, especially when moving up the neck.
The ‘57 Classic and ‘57 Classic+ pickups keep things in a vintage output range, but the push/pull controls open up a much wider tonal range. Coil tapping gives you leaner, more articulate sounds, while phase switching and pure bypass add more distinct options for shaping your tone straight from the guitar.
The ebony fingerboard adds a slightly tighter, more immediate response compared to rosewood, helping notes feel more defined under both clean and driven settings.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this is a great choice for players who want a Les Paul that feels more versatile and comfortable, without losing the core tone that makes these guitars so reliable.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Les Paul |
| Body | Mahogany (Body), AA Figured Maple Cap (Top), Weight-Relieved (Ultra Modern) |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | SlimTaper |
| Scale Length | 24.75" (628.65 mm) |
| Fingerboard, Radius | Ebony |
| Frets | 22 |
| Nut, Width | Graph Tech, 1.694" (43.0276 mm) |
| Machine Heads | Grover Rotomatic with Keystone Buttons |
| Pickguard | Cream |
| Pickups | '57 Classic (Neck), '57 Classic+ (Bridge) |
| Controls | 2 Push/Pull Volume (Coil Tap), 2 Push/Pull Tone (Phase & Pure Bypass) |
| Bridge | Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic, Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Gig Bag/Hard Case | Soft Shell Case Included |
(8000552)
| Body Shape | Les Paul & Similar |
| Left / Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Series | Gibson Modern Collection |
| SKU | 8000552 |
| Barcode # | 711106234175 |
| Brand | Gibson |
| Category |
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