1952 Gibson Les Paul
The 1952 Les Paul Gold Top — P-90 equipped. 1716 produced. A cornerstone of vintage guitar collecting.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$24,500–$35,000
Very Good
$14,000–$24,500
Good
$7,000–$14,000
Fair
$3,500–$7,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany (body), Maple (carved top) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Trapeze tailpiece/bridge |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Gold Top |
| Est. Production | 1,716 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two P-90 soap-bar pickups. Trapeze tailpiece.
What Changed in 1952
First year of the Les Paul. Trapeze tailpiece made palm muting nearly impossible — changed the following year.
Collector's Notes
P-90 Gold Tops are excellent instruments. Verify original pickups, bridge, and finish. Natural gold aging to warm brass-yellow is expected.