Gibson Les Paul Studio 1996

I bought this guitar in the late 90s from Wizard Guitars of Doncaster for about £500.

I had set out with £1,500 in my pocket looking for a Les Paul and expecting to get a Standard or Deluxe. After trying about 100 guitars from different places, this one just sang out to me and sounded like a Les Paul is supposed to sound in my head. 20+ years later, it still does. Happy me!