1958 Gibson Les Paul
The 1958 Les Paul Standard — one of the most legendary guitars ever made. 434 produced. PAF pickups, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, figured maple top under Cherry Sunburst.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$175,000–$250,000
Very Good
$100,000–$175,000
Good
$50,000–$100,000
Fair
$25,000–$50,000
* 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 | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge with stop tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe double-ring |
| Finish Options | Cherry Sunburst (no red in burst yet on most) |
| Est. Production | 434 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two PAF (Patent Applied For) humbucking pickups. Hand-wound, unpotted, with Alnico magnets.
What Changed in 1958
First year of the Standard (sunburst) finish — 'The Burst.' Only 434 made. Cherry Sunburst on flame maple top.
Collector's Notes
Authentication is critical at these values. Check PAF pickups (stickers, bobbin color), original Kluson tuners, correct pot dates, Brazilian rosewood board, and original finish. Flame/figure on maple top heavily influences value.