![]() The two most important features that affect value are finish color and pickup style. Gibson Les Paul collectors are looking for certain features which correspond to generally agreed upon values for Les Paul guitars. True 1968 Les Paul guitars are very desirable. ![]() These can be worth $15,000 - $30,000.ġ968, 1969: The Les Paul line returned in 1968 with the goldtop Standard and black Custom. They are still valuable guitars which can fetch $20,000 - $35,000.ġ961, 1962, 1963: It's a little known fact that even though the body style changed to what we call the SG, it was still called the Les Paul Standard until 1963. Goldtops and Customs are typically worth $25,000-$70,000ġ953, 1952: Les Paul Models (Goldtops) from these years often have neck angle problems which make them less comfortable to play. Contact me if you are looking to sell one: Sell a Gibson.ġ956, 1955, 1954: Les Pauls from these years have either the Tune-O-Matic bridge or wrap tail and are considered to be excellent playable guitars. Humbucker guitars from these years can be worth $50,000 to $400,000. This is the most valuable time period for the Les Paul guitars. Most valuable Les Paul years in descending order:ġ959, 1958, 1960, 1957: The Standards and Customs from these years typically have humbucking pickups and are the most desirable. A Gibson Les Paul Standard from 1959 is worth almost 10x the value of the same model made during 1952. The Les Paul Standard varies in worth by year more than the other models by far. When trying to find out how much a Les Paul is worth, it's important to compare Les Pauls from either the same year or same year range with matching features. You can get help with finding the year by serial number here: Les Paul Serial Numbers. The year of manufacture by serial number is important to the value of an original Gibson Les Paul since the features changed throughout the 1950s. ![]() Les Paul Junior - Sunburst or Cherry Red with one P-90 pickup - Least valuable 2. Identify the year Les Paul Special - TV Yellow or Cherry Red with two P-90 pickups Les Paul Custom - Black finish with gold parts, P-90 pickups (1953-1957) or humbucking pickups (1957-1961) Les Paul Standard - Goldtop (1952-1957 P-90s, humbucking pickups in 1957) or Sunburst (1958-1960 with humbucking pickups) - Most Valuable The Cherry Sunburst 1958, 1959, and 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard is the most valuable model. Some of them will have the model name underneath the Les Paul signature on the headstock of the guitar, but the Les Paul Custom has a large split diamond pearl inlay instead of the model name. ![]() Gibson introduced five different Les Paul models during the 1950s: Les Paul Junior, Les Paul TV, Les Paul Special, Les Paul Standard, and Les Paul Custom. The values for each model range wildly depending on which model 1950s Les Paul you have. The first part of finding the value of an original Les Paul is to accurately identify the model. Or if you'd like help with using the serial number to find the year then check out the Les Paul Serial Number lookup.ġ. If you've inherited a vintage Gibson Les Paul and are curious about how much I would value your guitar then you can contact me here: sell a Gibson. I'm always on the hunt for the nicest examples of all models of original Les Paul guitars made in the 1950s and early 1960s. Speak to an expert to find the value of your Les Paul: 20. Gibson Les Paul guitars from the 1950s can be worth between $6,000 and $400,000 depending on the exact year, model, and features. Gibson Les Paul values are subjective, but there will be general agreement on Les Paul values of the same model, year of manufacture, features, condition, and originality among guitar buyers. As a Gibson guitar buyer, I start with with most important parts of identification first, then work my way down the list until I've assessed every aspect of the Les Paul. Slash has collaborated with Gibson on 32 signature Les Paul models: 15 through the Gibson Custom Shop, 9 through Gibson USA and 8 through the Gibson subsidiary Epiphone.It's important to have accurate identification in order to find the value of a 1950s or 1960s Gibson Les Paul. I'm proud of the creative relationship we've developed over the years." (Slash) ![]() "I've been working with Gibson since the early days of my professional career and playing Gibson guitars since before that. ![]()
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