1954 Gibson Les Paul
The 1954 Les Paul Gold Top — P-90 equipped. 1580 produced. A cornerstone of vintage guitar collecting.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$19,600–$28,000
Very Good
$11,200–$19,600
Good
$5,600–$11,200
Fair
$2,800–$5,600
* 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 | Wrap-over combination bridge/stop tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Gold Top |
| Est. Production | 1,580 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two P-90 soap-bar pickups with Alnico V magnets.
What Changed in 1954
Refined P-90 pickups. The Les Paul was establishing itself as Gibson's flagship solid-body.
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.