GibsonVintage Les Paul (pre-1985)
Original Les Pauls made before 1985, from the 1950s to the Norlin era.
- Electric guitartype
- USAmade in
- 1952–1984made
- 7listings now
Used, any case–4 listings, too few to say
Used, hard case–1 listing, too few to say
Used, gig bag–none listed now
Case not stated–3 listings, too few to say
New / unplayed–1 listing, too few to say
Updated 30 min ago · how we price
Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
Used (all)With hard caseNew
7 listings
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Gibson Les Paul Recording 1970s 1972? Electric Guitar Brown Sunburst Vintage USA Edinburgh
Case not stated
1972 USASunburstPrivate seller 6d 6h · 10 bids bintcube · 100% · 965 feedback£574 incl. £14 delivery Current bid -
Gibson Les Paul 25/50 Anniversary 1978 - 1980 - Ebony Gravesend
Hard case
Hard case*1980 USABlackPrivate seller 1d 3h · 4 bids joswatm61 · 100% · 5 feedback- Low seller feedback
£2,281 incl. £30 delivery Current bid -
1979 Gibson 25/50 Anniversary Les Paul – Ebony Leicester
Case not stated
1979 USABlackShop / dealer jordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£5,300 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1979 Gibson 25/50 Anniversary Les Paul – Wine Red Quilt Leicester
Case not stated
1979 USARedShop / dealer jordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£5,765 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1978 Gibson Les Paul Artisan 3 Pickup - Walnut Leicester
Hard case
Hard case*1978 USANatural / woodShop / dealer jordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£6,090 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Les Paul Goldtop 1953 Maldon
Case not stated
1953 USAGold / goldtopPrivate sellerBest Offer panic3591 · 100% · 646 feedback£24,860 incl. £23 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Les Paul 25/50 one of 100 Hand Made Flame Tops 1978 NEW Old Stock TS20
New
1978 USAShop / dealerBest Offer timgentlemusic · 100% · 4,101 feedback£100,000 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored
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Before you buy a used Vintage Les Paul (pre-1985)
- Check the serial number and the neck date. Ask for a photo of the serial (on the headstock or neck plate) and match it to the year the seller gives. A serial that doesn't fit the model's years is a warning sign.
- Look at the frets. Grooves under the strings on the first few frets mean a fret dress or refret soon, which costs £100–£350. Listings that say "set up" or "refret" are tagged above.
- Ask what's been changed. Swapped pickups, tuners or bridges are common and fine to play, but a stock guitar holds its value better. Tick "Stock (not modified)" to hide the guitars whose title says they're upgraded.
- Check the headstock for a repair. Gibson and Epiphone headstocks snap more than most. A well-done repair plays fine but takes 30–50% off the value, so it should be in the title and the price.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
- Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.
Questions
How much is a used Vintage Les Paul (pre-1985) worth?
There are too few used Gibson Vintage Les Paul (pre-1985) listings on eBay UK right now to give a reliable typical price. Choose "All countries" to see listings from 5 eBay sites.
What is the Vintage Les Paul (pre-1985)?
Original Les Pauls made before 1985, from the 1950s to the Norlin era. Made in USA. Made 1952–1984.
Which years of the Vintage Les Paul (pre-1985) are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 1953 to 1980. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used Vintage Les Paul (pre-1985) on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
