Gibson Les Paul Price Guide
The Gibson Les Paul is one of the most iconic solid-body electric guitars ever produced. Co-designed with guitarist Les Paul, the model debuted in 1952 and went through significant changes in its first decade — from the gold-top originals to the flame-top 'Bursts' of 1958-1960, which are now among the most valuable guitars in the world.
Produced: 1952–present
📖 Buyer's Guide
When buying a vintage Les Paul, originality is everything. Check for replaced tuners, refrets, refin (refinished), and replaced pickups. A 'player grade' guitar with replaced parts can still be a great instrument, but expect a significant price reduction vs. an all-original example. The 1958-1960 'Burst' models are in a class of their own — verify authenticity with an expert before purchasing.
Value by Year
| Year | Excellent | Very Good | Good | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | $24,500–$35,000 | $14,000–$24,500 | $7,000–$14,000 | Full Details → |
| 1953 | $30,000–$50,000 | $18,000–$30,000 | $10,000–$18,000 | Full Details → |
| 1954 | $19,600–$28,000 | $11,200–$19,600 | $5,600–$11,200 | Full Details → |
| 1955 | $35,000–$55,000 | $22,000–$35,000 | $14,000–$22,000 | Full Details → |
| 1956 | $35,000–$55,000 | $22,000–$35,000 | $14,000–$22,000 | Full Details → |
| 1957 | $50,000–$90,000 | $35,000–$50,000 | $20,000–$35,000 | Full Details → |
| 1958 | $175,000–$250,000 | $100,000–$175,000 | $50,000–$100,000 | Full Details → |
| 1959 | $280,000–$400,000 | $160,000–$280,000 | $80,000–$160,000 | Full Details → |
| 1960 | $350,000–$700,000 | $200,000–$350,000 | $120,000–$200,000 | Full Details → |
| 1961 | $12,000–$22,000 | $8,000–$12,000 | $5,000–$8,000 | Full Details → |
| 1962 | $14,000–$20,000 | $8,000–$14,000 | $4,000–$8,000 | Full Details → |
| 1963 | $14,000–$20,000 | $8,000–$14,000 | $4,000–$8,000 | Full Details → |
| 1964 | — | — | — | Full Details → |
| 1965 | — | — | — | Full Details → |
| 1966 | — | — | — | Full Details → |
| 1967 | — | — | — | Full Details → |
| 1968 | $6,000–$12,000 | $4,000–$6,000 | $2,500–$4,000 | Full Details → |
| 1969 | $5,500–$10,000 | $3,500–$5,500 | $2,200–$3,500 | Full Details → |
| 1970 | $3,500–$5,000 | $2,000–$3,500 | $1,000–$2,000 | Full Details → |
| 1971 | $4,000–$7,000 | $2,500–$4,000 | $1,500–$2,500 | Full Details → |
| 1972 | $3,500–$5,000 | $2,000–$3,500 | $1,000–$2,000 | Full Details → |
| 1973 | $2,450–$3,500 | $1,400–$2,450 | $700–$1,400 | Full Details → |
| 1974 | $3,500–$6,000 | $2,200–$3,500 | $1,400–$2,200 | Full Details → |
| 1975 | $2,450–$3,500 | $1,400–$2,450 | $700–$1,400 | Full Details → |