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.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $4,825 and $5,575; anything under $4,800 is worth a close look. The market is predictable month to month.
This model rarely comes to market at ~3/month. When one does appear, expect less room to negotiate on price.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~15% 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 — worth comparing before committing.
The follow-on year at a lower price: slimmer neck, similar burst — 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 (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 1985
Les Paul Std. '59 Reissue 1985 - early issue w/an Ink'd on serial # in a stunning Honey'burst !
$6,995
Mint
Liam's Gear Locker • 2019
Gibson Les Paul 59 Reissue 60th Anniversary 2019 - Kindred Burst
$6,642
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2011
Carter Vintage Custom Shop R9 Les Paul 2011 - Sunburst
$6,500
Mint
KRAD’s Guitars • 2014
Gibson Les Paul ‘59 reissue (R9) 2014 - Dirty Lemon
$6,375
Excellent
Simon's Gear Garage • 2009
2009 Gibson Custom Shop LTD 50th Anniversary Les Paul '59 Standard Reissue Bigsby - Amber Honey Burst VOS | USA Historic 1959 Quilted Maple Top Limited Edition 1 of 25 | CoA OHSC
$8,207
Excellent
MUDGE'S MUSIC (at Carter Vintage) • 2022
Gibson Custom Shop R9 Les Paul Murphy Lab Heavy Aged 2022, Iced Tea Burst
$9,500
Very Good
Mount Room Studio • 2001
2001 Gibson Historic Reissue LP R9 COA Custom Shop AAAAA Monster Top
$18,500
Excellent
Martel Music Store • 2008
Used Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Reissue R9 - Iced Tea (2008)
$5,300
Excellent
Guitar House of Tulsa • 2011
2011 Gibson Custom Shop R9 ‘59 Reissue Les Paul Standard Ice Tea Burst
$4,990
Very Good
New Kings Road Vintage Guitar Emporium • 2012
2012 Gibson Les Paul STD Collector's Choice #4 Sandy - R9 WHSC
$13,842
Excellent
Fret Factory • 2025
Gibson 2025 Custom Shop "Made to Measure" 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue - Minnesota Burst
$5,999
Excellent
Johannes's Gear Emporium • 2024
Gibson Les Paul 59 Reissue 2024 - Dirty Lemon
$5,862
Excellent
Henning • 2018
Gibson Custom Shop R9 1959 Les Paul VOS 2018 Dark Bourbon Fade
$6,148
Excellent
New Canaan Music • 2008
2008 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue R9 – Washed Cherry Sunburst
$8,000
Excellent
Mahar's Vintage Guitars • 2007
Gibson Les Paul Murphy Aged LPR-9 Custom Art & Historic '59 Reissue 2007 - Sunburst
$9,200
Excellent
Tak Koutsoumanis • 2007
Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop R9 Darkburst 2007 - Darkburst
$5,523
Very Good
DENMARK STREET GUITARS , LONDON ENGLAND • 2011
Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul 59 Reissue R9 "Killer Quilt" 7A Top Scotchburst 2011
$11,744
Excellent
Dusty Spirit Instrument Relocator • 2011
Gibson Carter Vintage Custom Shop R9 Les Paul 2011 - Sunburst
$6,500
Mint