Is a vintage 60s Les Paul worth $200?
Posted by on 16th January 2008 in Other - Music
Jonny Q asked:
I was at a flea market and this guy had some old stuff, had a creme colored strat and a and a vintage 60s era Lea Paul, looked pretty good and he had the original case, he wanted $200 for it. I still have to play it before I consider buying it. I know that vintage guitars (especially strats and Les Pauls) can be pretty valueable. I already have a one year old Squire strat (made by Fender) and I’m happy with it, but I’d like a Les Paul and vintage just makes it cooler (to me). Anyways, assuming it plays well and is in good condition, is it worth the $200? I don’t know the exact model as I’m not an expert on any brand or model, but in general what is a Les Paul from the 60s (playable and in good condition) worth now?
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I was at a flea market and this guy had some old stuff, had a creme colored strat and a and a vintage 60s era Lea Paul, looked pretty good and he had the original case, he wanted $200 for it. I still have to play it before I consider buying it. I know that vintage guitars (especially strats and Les Pauls) can be pretty valueable. I already have a one year old Squire strat (made by Fender) and I’m happy with it, but I’d like a Les Paul and vintage just makes it cooler (to me). Anyways, assuming it plays well and is in good condition, is it worth the $200? I don’t know the exact model as I’m not an expert on any brand or model, but in general what is a Les Paul from the 60s (playable and in good condition) worth now?
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January 17th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Is it a Gibson Les Paul? If so, and it is in good condition, then yes, its worth $200…probably much more. I would suspect that there’s something wrong with it though…$200 seems VERY low
January 20th, 2008 at 4:17 am
Yes! Especially since Les Paul is like in his nineties.With ailing health. Sadly , after he passes his guitars will be more valuable and probably worth a small fortune if in very good condition, But make sure it is a true Les Paul,ask any guitar store person who has knowledge. A small family shop perhaps(that’s where I learned the value of mine) good luck! Lisa
January 23rd, 2008 at 5:40 am
Well you say Les Paul….that’s a broad range. Epiphone makes a LP just like Gibson, I don’t think they made one in the ’60s, but you are taking the word of a guy at the flea market as to how old it is…
As far as value goes, it’s hard to say. Are the pickups the originals? Do they still work? What about the pots and wiring on the inside? Is the neck straight? Tuning keys rusted?
If the guitar is in solid shape despite the pickups and electronics it’s worth $200. You can put new Gibson pickups and electronics in it for around another $200. Then you’ll have a Gibson Les Paul with the same pickups as a $3000 current model but for a price that’s less than an Epiphone Les Paul brand new. And you’ll love the way it screams then…..
I wouldn’t expect it to fetch much money without some work….and I’d be careful you’re not buying a fake. Ebay has several articles about how to spot a fake LP….