The Stella Carved Top is an outstanding LP-inspired build with enough meaningful tweaks to right some of the common complaints of the iconic LP.

Another highlight of this model is the neck carve. Measuring .89" @ the first fret, the carve feels very similar to a '59 Les Paul though the Stella has more of a soft V to it. Suffice it to say, it's a carve that a lot of players will find agreeable and is definitely one we really love.

Tonally? This one’s a standout. The original owner had us install a set of Ron Ellis pickups (Signature in the neck, LRP in the bridge), an upgraded wiring harness (originals not included), and a Faber bridge and the results are everything we want from a guitar in this lane - classic “Tele-on-steroids” tones with clarity, bite, and the punch of a great humbucker-equipped guitar. Ellis pickups also possess a feel thing that's hard to describe but suffice it to say, a lot of the praise and "magic" of Ron's pickups are in their dynamic range / touch-sensitivity. The fact that they also sound phenomenal makes them some of the best pickups on the market.

The volume and tone controls are exceptionally responsive, making it easy to shape everything from sparkling cleans to rich, dynamic overdrive, often without even touching your amp. Just a beautifully voiced, wide-ranging instrument that rewards every touch.

Simply put - the Stella Carved Top is an outstanding LP-inspired build with enough meaningful tweaks to right some of the common complaints of the iconic LP. Excellent stuff, Josh!