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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 Iguana Burst is a modern take on the Les Paul formula, built for players who want classic tone with more flexibility and a more comfortable feel. The mahogany body paired with an AA figured maple cap delivers that familiar Les Paul balance of warmth, sustain, and midrange punch, with added clarity from the maple top.
The Ultra Modern weight relief makes it noticeably lighter than a traditional Les Paul, which is a big plus for longer rehearsals or gigs. Combined with the SlimTaper neck and contoured heel, it feels faster and easier to move around the neck, especially when playing higher up.
The ‘57 Classic and ‘57 Classic+ pickups keep things in a vintage output range, but the push/pull controls open things up significantly. You can tap into leaner, brighter tones, flip phase for a more cutting sound, or engage pure bypass for a direct, uncoloured signal straight to the amp. The ebony fingerboard adds a slightly tighter, more immediate response compared to softer fretboard materials like rosewood, helping notes stay clear under both clean and driven settings.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this is a great option for players who want a Les Paul that covers more ground, from classic tones through to more modern sounds, without losing that core feel.
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 | Black |
| 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 |
(8000553)
| Body Shape | Les Paul & Similar |
| Left / Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Series | Gibson Modern Collection |
| SKU | 8000553 |
| Barcode # | 711106234410 |
| Brand | Gibson |
| Category |
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