1969 Gibson Les Paul
A strong year for the reissued Les Paul, with demand surging as rock stars embraced the model. Jimmy Page's use of a 1959 'Burst' had ignited a vintage guitar market while making contemporary Les Pauls must-have instruments.
Current Market Value
* 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 | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic, stop tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Walnut, Custom colors, Gold Top (reintroduced) |
| Est. Production | 2,500 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Patent Number humbuckers (T-top style becoming standard). Very different character from PAFs.
What Changed in 1969
Gibson began using 3-piece maple necks on some examples due to wood shortages. The T-top humbucker was becoming standard. The Les Paul's popularity was surging thanks to players like Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton.
Collector's Notes
Check for 3-piece maple necks (less desirable). T-top humbuckers are sonically different from PAFs — excellent in their own right but not equivalent. These are good player instruments.