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Gibson Les Paul Modern

Aftermarket Price
$1,837
AxeDB's estimate
Retail Price
$1,399
Retail Price
Aftermarket Premium
+31.3%
vs. retail

Aftermarket Price History

Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.

The Les Paul Modern is Gibson admitting that a lot of players love the shape but do not need the full ritual of a traditional Les Paul. Weight relief, more ambitious switching and a smoother ergonomic pitch are central to the model's identity. Used buyers mostly ask one question here: does this still feel like a well-sorted modern Gibson, or has it already been turned into somebody else's half-finished improvement project?

Individual Listings (Used Market)

Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.

Market Report

Used examples typically trade between $1,475 and $2,750; anything under $1,475 is worth a close look. Prices are up +23.5% vs. 12 months ago. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.

This is a liquid market at ~19/month in recent sales — buyers have leverage and can afford to wait for the right example.

Updated May 19, 2026 · Based on AxeDB sales data
12-Month Trend
+23.5%
Up
vs. 12 months ago
Price Stability
Medium
Medium
Moderate price variation
Volume
~19/mo
-5.1% vs. 12-mo avg
recent 3-month avg
Market Liquidity
High
High
High supply and turnover
Fair Market Value
$1,475 – $2,750
Good buy under $1,475

For Sale (21 listings)

Les Paul Studio Modern Electric Guitar - Wine Red Satin

Unknown seller • 2020

Les Paul Studio Modern Electric Guitar - Wine Red Satin

$1,849

Excellent
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Gibson Mark Morton Signature Les Paul Modern Quilt 2026 - Translucent Ebony Burst Satin

Damon's Shop • 2026

Gibson Mark Morton Signature Les Paul Modern Quilt 2026 - Translucent Ebony Burst Satin

$4,500

Excellent
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Les Paul Studio Modern Electric Guitar - Smokehouse Satin

Unknown seller • 2020

Les Paul Studio Modern Electric Guitar - Smokehouse Satin

$1,450

Mint
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2023 Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite with Upgrades - Inverness Green - Free Pro Setup

Doctor T's Tone Factory & Del Mar Lutherie • 2023

2023 Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite with Upgrades - Inverness Green - Free Pro Setup

$1,449

Very Good
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Les Paul Modern

Unknown seller • 2010

Les Paul Modern

$2,000

Excellent
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Gibson Les Paul Modern - Graphite

Edmond Music

Gibson Les Paul Modern - Graphite

$2,200

Excellent
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Les Paul Modern 2023 - Pelham Blue

Unknown seller • 2023

Les Paul Modern 2023 - Pelham Blue

$1,799

Good
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2023 Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite - TV Wheat

Leitz Music Company, Inc. • 2023

2023 Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite - TV Wheat

$934

Mint
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Les Paul Modern - Black with Bigsby Tremelo bar

Unknown seller • 2020

Les Paul Modern - Black with Bigsby Tremelo bar

$1,700

Excellent
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Gibson - 2024 Les Paul Modern Lite Electric Guitar Inverness Green Satin w/Bag - USED

Manchester Music Mill • 2024

Gibson - 2024 Les Paul Modern Lite Electric Guitar Inverness Green Satin w/Bag - USED

$900

Very Good
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Les Paul Modern Lite in TV Wheat

Unknown seller • 2020

Les Paul Modern Lite in TV Wheat

$1,050

Excellent
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Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite 2025 - TV Pelham Blue

James's Gear • 2025

Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite 2025 - TV Pelham Blue

$1,260

Excellent
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Les Paul Studio Modern Electric Guitar - Smokehouse Satin

Unknown seller • 2020

Les Paul Studio Modern Electric Guitar - Smokehouse Satin

$1,499

Mint
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Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured - Cherry Burst

Tre’s Guitar Shop

Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured - Cherry Burst

$2,350

Excellent
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Les Paul Modern Studio - Smokehouse Satin

Unknown seller

Les Paul Modern Studio - Smokehouse Satin

$1,400

Excellent
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Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured 2023 - 2024 - Cobalt Burst

Kim 's Gear Outlet • 2023

Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured 2023 - 2024 - Cobalt Burst

$2,250

Very Good
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Les Paul Studio Modern Electric Guitar - Smokehouse Satin

Unknown seller • 2020

Les Paul Studio Modern Electric Guitar - Smokehouse Satin

$1,400

Excellent
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Gibson Les Paul Studio Modern Electric Guitar in Wine Red Satin, with Gig Bag

Fair Deal Music • 2021

Gibson Les Paul Studio Modern Electric Guitar in Wine Red Satin, with Gig Bag

$1,762

Excellent
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Gibson Les Paul Studio Modern, Smokehouse Satin | Demo

Gibson European Demo Shop • 2024

Gibson Les Paul Studio Modern, Smokehouse Satin | Demo

$1,502

B-Stock
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2025 Gibson Mark Morton Signature Les Paul Modern Quilt - Translucent Ebony Burst Satin

The Trogly's Guitar Show - YouTube • 2026

2025 Gibson Mark Morton Signature Les Paul Modern Quilt - Translucent Ebony Burst Satin

$5,000

Good
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Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio, Wine Red Satin | Demo

Gibson Demo Shop • 2023

Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio, Wine Red Satin | Demo

$1,699

Excellent
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