Gibson Les Paul 1959 Standard Reissue
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The 1959 Standard Reissue is the center of gravity for Gibson historic Les Pauls, because this is the year most buyers have in their head when they imagine the ideal burst. That makes the page less about whether the format is desirable and more about which examples are convincing enough to deserve the premium. Top selection, weight, neck feel, Custom Shop paperwork and overall execution do the real sorting here.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $4,650 and $5,350; anything under $4,650 is worth a close look. Prices are down 5.2% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~8/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~16% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
The previous year at a lower price: fatter neck profile and the early-burst look ā worth comparing before committing.
The follow-on year at a lower price: slimmer neck, similar burst ā the last of the era before the shape changed.
Master-built 59 reissues with hand-selected tops for buyers who want the ultimate fidelity.
For Sale (20 listings)
Unknown seller ā¢ 1985
Les Paul Std. '59 Reissue 1985 - early issue w/an Ink'd on serial # in a stunning Honey'burst !
$6,995
Mint
Unknown seller ā¢ 2011
Carter Vintage Custom Shop R9 Les Paul 2011 - Sunburst
$6,500
Mint
Kansas City Vintage Guitars ā¢ 2021
2021 Gibson Murphy Painted & Aged 1959 Les Paul Standard Historic Reissue Custom Shop R9 59
$10,999
Excellent
DIABLO GUITARS - AXES OF EVIL! ā¢ 2020
Gibson Custom Demo Shop '59 Reissue Les Paul Standard Flame Maple Top Iced Tea Burst 2020 w/OHSC
$4,500
Very Good
Mahar's Vintage Guitars ā¢ 2007
Gibson Les Paul Murphy Aged LPR-9 Custom Art & Historic '59 Reissue 2007 - Sunburst
$9,200
Excellent
Larry's Gear Outlet ā¢ 2022
Gibson Les Paul Murphy Lab 59 Reissue 2022 - Sunburst
$7,500
Excellent
Techno Empire ā¢ 2010
2010 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul '59 Reissue R9 VOS Sunburst Guitar #50644
$5,995
Mint
Wunjo Guitars & Bass ā¢ 2012
2012 Gibson Custom Shop R9 Les Paul Standard '59 Reissue 'Flame-Top'
$6,274
Excellent
Tak Koutsoumanis ā¢ 2007
Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop R9 Darkburst 2007 - Darkburst
$5,927
Very Good
DENMARK STREET GUITARS , LONDON ENGLAND ā¢ 2011
Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul 59 Reissue R9 "Killer Quilt" 7A Top Scotchburst 2011
$11,713
Excellent
Mario Blues King ā¢ 2014
Gibson Les Paul 1959 Heavy Aged R9 2014 - Bourbon Burst
$8,366
Excellent
JJās Joints ā¢ 2019
2019 Gibson Custom Shop 60th Anniversary R9 Les Paul Standard ā Upgraded
$6,895
Excellent
The Guitar Rescue ā¢ 2014
2014 Gibson Custom Les Paul '59 Reissue - 8.82 LBS
$4,499
Very Good
Dusty Spirit Instrument Relocator ā¢ 2011
Gibson Carter Vintage Custom Shop R9 Les Paul 2011 - Sunburst
$6,500
Mint
Kansas City Vintage Guitars ā¢ 2019
2019 Gibson 60th Anniversary TOM MURPHY Painted 1959 Les Paul Wildwood Spec R9 59
$9,750
Excellent
Privat ā¢ 2011
Gibson Les Paul ā59 Reissue Custom Shop Dave Carpenter Limited Run
$7,410
Excellent
Guitar Stuff ā¢ 2018
Gibson Les Paul Custom - Royal Teaburst ā59 Reissue VOS
$5,200
Mint