Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Les Paul Custom Shop page is where the broad Gibson single-cut market turns into a market about execution. Buyers are not just buying a Les Paul here, they are buying a specific build with specific top quality, aging choices, neck carve and paperwork. The strongest prices go to examples that still feel fully legible as the guitar on the COA rather than as a once-expensive instrument that drifted into generic used inventory.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $3,275 and $4,450; anything under $3,250 is worth a close look. Prices are down 2.6% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a liquid market at ~39/month in recent sales — buyers have leverage and can afford to wait for the right example.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~20% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Lower-priced production Custom: ebony board and multi-ply binding without the Custom Shop hand-build premium.
Historic reissue alternative: if vintage fidelity is the goal, the 59 reissue offers a specific period-correct brief.
Production high-end at a lower price: AAA figured top and premium spec without Custom Shop pricing.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2000
Custom Shop Historic Collection '57 Les Paul Junior Single Cutaway Reissue 2000 TV Yellow Jr Yamano Music w/ OHSC
$3,679
Excellent
Edward's Gear Bazaar • 2016
8.46 lb Gibson Custom Shop '54 True Historic Les Paul 2016 - Ebony Black Beauty 1954 Reissue R4
$4,157
Excellent
Brady’s Gear Depot • 2025
Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom - Black Sparkle
$5,250
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2000
Les Paul R9 Custom Art Historic 1959 Reissue Electric Guitar Trans Cherry
$7,000
Good
Jason's Gear Outlet • 2025
2025 Gibson Les Paul 1954 Reissue Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
$5,999
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2003
2003 Gibson Custom Historic R9 1959 Les Paul Reissue, Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, Washed Cherry Sunburst, Gibson Verified
$16,500
Excellent
Vandelay Industries • 2025
Custom Shop Special Order Stinger Series Les Paul ('59 Neck) in Gecko Green Sparkle
$6,800
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2019
1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue 2019 - Double Gold, VOS, Sam Ash Guitar of Distinction
$4,500
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2007
2007 Gibson Custom Shop Historic R0 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heritage Cherry Burst Gloss Excellent Condition
$4,500
Excellent
Point Guitars • 2022
2022 Gibson Custom Shop M2M ‘54 Reissue R4 Les Paul Double Gold Stinger VOS - Gold Top
$5,999
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2014
2014 Gibson Custom Shop Wildwood Spec Featherweight R9 1959 Les Paul - Throback Pickups
$5,500
Excellent
C’s Gear Locker • 2024
2024 Gibson Murphy Lab R9 – Ultra Heavy Aged – Strong Flame Top
$9,499
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2007
Les Paul Custom 2007 Ebony Black Beauty Custom Shop w/ OHSC
$4,295
Excellent
Ground Floor Guitar • 2003
Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection '57 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue 2003 - 2006 - Antique Gold
$3,500
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2023
1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar - Ebony, Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
$5,000
Mint
Grisham’s Gear • 2019
Gibson Custom Shop '60 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue 2019 - Present - Cherry Red VOS
$3,500
Very Good
Unknown seller
Custom Shop Made to Measure R9 Carmelita spec Les Paul Standard - Cobra Burst
$5,299
Excellent