What is a 1956 Les Paul worth?
The current value for one in excellent all-original condition is $30,000.
How much is a 1956 Gibson worth?
The current value for one in excellent all-original condition is $35,000. A one-off black finished Les Paul may very well be worth more, but it’s hard to assign a value with so few known examples. This weathered headstock tells a story of many gigs and many songs played in the last 58 years.
How much is a 1950s Les Paul worth?
$10,000 to $400,000
We have found that 1950’s Gibson Les Pauls can range in value from $10,000 to $400,000.
What is the most valuable Les Paul?
Kirk Hammett – Metallica’s guitarist. He purchased this 1959 Les Paul from Richard Henry Guitars for $2,000,000! Not bad for a guitar with this much history. This makes it the most expensive Les Paul ever sold.
How much does a vintage Les Paul cost?
A vintage 1959 Gibson Les Paul is usually worth around $500,000-$700,000. Gibson also produce new versions of the 1959 Les Paul that cost upwards of $6500, with some costing over $12,000.
What is a Gibson Goldtop Les Paul?
Goldtop Les Pauls are extremely prized by collectors, and each year showcases the major innovations made by Gibson throughout the decade. Unique to this Year: Last full year of P-90 pickups.
What makes a 1956 Gibson Les Paul so special?
Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. 1956 was the only full year in which the Les Paul model featured the powerful P-90 pickups and the adjustable ABR-1 bridge setup, a combination that allowed the Les Paul model to intonate, sustain, and thrill like never before.
Is this a true historic replica of the 1956 Goldtop?
Today’s True Historic replica of the 1956 Goldtop features the original’s lightweight aluminum tailpiece and adjustable Tune-O-Matic bridge for reliable play, and that throaty, open tone only two P-90’s can deliver.
What kind of pickups does a Les Paul have?
1956 was the only full year in which the Les Paul model featured the powerful P-90 pickups and the adjustable ABR-1 bridge setup, a combination that allowed the Les Paul model to intonate, sustain, and thrill like never before.