1970 Gibson Les Paul
The 1970 Les Paul — Norlin-era production. 4500 produced.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$3,500–$5,000
Very Good
$2,000–$3,500
Good
$1,000–$2,000
Fair
$500–$1,000
* 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 | Indian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge with stop tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe or Grover Rotomatic |
| Finish Options | Gold Top, Cherry Sunburst, various solid colors |
| Est. Production | 4,500 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two full-size humbucking pickups.
What Changed in 1970
Volute added to back of headstock for reinforcement. 'Pancake' laminated body construction on some examples. Indian rosewood replaces Brazilian.
Collector's Notes
Check for original pickups and hardware. Pancake body construction (visible at edge of control cavity) is period-correct but less desirable than one-piece. Weight varies significantly in this era.