Gibson Les Paul Special
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Les Paul Special is the middle child that often makes the most sense: more range than a Junior, less ceremony than a Standard. Buyers usually want it for the punch and directness of the format, not because they are shopping for peak Les Paul prestige. The good ones feel like serious tools, and they stay most persuasive when they remain simple, clean and recognizably Special rather than upgraded out of their own identity.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,025 and $1,275; anything under $1,025 is worth a close look. Prices are down 8.4% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a liquid market at ~21/month in recent sales — buyers have leverage and can afford to wait for the right example.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~25% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Lower-priced single-P-90 alternative: simpler spec for players who don't need both pickups.
Humbucker step up: similar vintage-voiced intent with humbuckers and a carved top.
The SG equivalent: same two-P-90 brief in a lighter double-cutaway body at a lower price.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2011
2011 Gibson Les Paul Special Humbucker Electric Guitar w/ Case! Pelham Blue Finish! VERY NICE!!!
$999
Excellent
Black Knight Guitars • 2016
Gibson Les Paul Special Limited Edition 2016 - 2018 - Heritage Cherry
$1,049
Excellent
JDNICHOLS99 • 2011
2011 Gibson Les Paul Special DC Shiner Bock, with Case
$2,000
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2003
2003 Gibson Les Paul Special HB with Upgrade
$1,049
Excellent
Golden Gear Outlet • 2019
Gibson Les Paul Special 2019 - Present - TV Yellow
$1,300
Good
Unknown seller • 2012
2012 Gibson Les Paul Special Faded Cherry W/ Bigsby
$979
Good
Wayne's Basement of Bargains • 2012
Gibson Les Paul Jr Special 2012 - Sunburst
$986
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2014
2014 Gibson Les Paul Special Semi Hollow Flame Top Caramel Burst
$1,729
Good
Waylon's Wailing Wares • 2012
Gibson Les Paul Junior Special with Humbuckers 2012 - Satin Ebony
$800
Very Good
Unknown seller • 2020
Les Paul Special with MojoAxe Bridge 2020 - TV Yellow
$1,599
Good
Uncle T’s 916 Shop • 2012
Gibson Les Paul Junior Special P90 2010 - Gloss Heritage Cherry
$960
Very Good
Unknown seller • 1993
Les Paul Junior Special 1993 Heritage Cherry "Junior II" P-100 PUs Tune-O-Matic Bridge w/ OHSC
$2,295
Excellent
Greg's Gear Garage • 2025
Gibson 50th Anniversary Les Paul Music City Special 2025 Wine Red
$1,249
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1995
Les Paul Special "Junior II" 1995 TV Yellow HH DiMarzio Humbuckers Mod w/ OHSC
$1,795
Excellent
Unknown seller • 1991
Les Paul Special 1991 Heritage Cherry "Junior II" P-100 Pickups w/ Gibson Soft Case
$1,895
Good