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Gibson Les Paul Traditional

Aftermarket Price
$1,525
AxeDB's estimate
Retail Price
$3,279
Retail Price
Aftermarket Discount
-53.5%
vs. retail

Aftermarket Price History

Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.

The Les Paul Traditional became popular for a simple reason: many Gibson buyers wanted the company to stop updating the Les Paul quite so much. It appeals to people who want weight, familiarity and a more orthodox emotional pitch than the Classic or Modern usually offer. The page rewards guitars that still feel straightforward and unembarrassed about being traditional, not ones that someone half-modernized after purchase.

Individual Listings (Used Market)

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

Market Report

Used examples typically trade between $1,550 and $1,925; anything under $1,550 is worth a close look. Prices have been largely flat (+0.9%) vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.

This is a liquid market at ~30/month in recent sales — buyers have leverage and can afford to wait for the right example.

The market isn't particularly condition-sensitive (~12% spread). A player-grade example trades close to a clean one.

Updated May 19, 2026 · Based on AxeDB sales data
12-Month Trend
+0.9%
Up
vs. 12 months ago
Price Stability
High
High
Low price variation
Volume
~30/mo
-13.8% vs. 12-mo avg
recent 3-month avg
Condition Sensitivity
Low
Low sensitivity
~12% penalty for wear
Market Liquidity
High
High
High supply and turnover
Fair Market Value
$1,550 – $1,925
Good buy under $1,550

For Sale (21 listings)

2012 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Goldtop

Unknown seller • 2012

2012 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Goldtop

$1,839

Good
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Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V 2019 - Present - Blueberry Burst

Aeonic Frets • 2019

Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V 2019 - Present - Blueberry Burst

$1,875

Very Good
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Les Paul Traditional Pro V 2019 - Present - Blueberry Burst

Unknown seller • 2019

Les Paul Traditional Pro V 2019 - Present - Blueberry Burst

$1,875

Good
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Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus Heritage Cherry Sunburst '57 Classic+ - 2016

Northwest Vintage Guitars • 2016

Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus Heritage Cherry Sunburst '57 Classic+ - 2016

$2,300

Excellent
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Les Paul Traditional 2015 - Tobacco Sunburst

Unknown seller • 2015

Les Paul Traditional 2015 - Tobacco Sunburst

$1,850

Excellent
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2015 Gibson Les Paul Traditional

Defshepherd's Gear Candy • 2015

2015 Gibson Les Paul Traditional

$1,895

Excellent
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Les Paul Traditional 2014 - Honeyburst

Unknown seller • 2014

Les Paul Traditional 2014 - Honeyburst

$2,299

Good
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Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro II '60s 2012 - 2014 - Champagne

T-Bone.214 • 2012

Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro II '60s 2012 - 2014 - Champagne

$1,800

Very Good
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Les Paul Traditional - 2012

Unknown seller • 2012

Les Paul Traditional - 2012

$1,650

Excellent
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Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2013 - Caramel Burst

Jon’s Guitars • 2013

Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2013 - Caramel Burst

$2,500

Very Good
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2013 Les Paul Traditional Guitar Center Exclusive

Unknown seller • 2013

2013 Les Paul Traditional Guitar Center Exclusive

$1,999

Excellent
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2015 Gibson Les Paul Traditional 100  - Heritage Cherry Sunburst w/ Case

Gorham Brothers Music • 2015

2015 Gibson Les Paul Traditional 100 - Heritage Cherry Sunburst w/ Case

$1,899

Excellent
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Gibson Les Paul Traditional

Parkway Music • 2012

Gibson Les Paul Traditional

$1,600

Very Good
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Gibson   Les Paul Traditional Plus 2011 Cherry Sunburst High Flamed Top

MUSIC WORKS • 2011

Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus 2011 Cherry Sunburst High Flamed Top

$2,850

Very Good
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Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V 2019 AAA Flame Top Cherry Burst GLOSS USA Case_231_

Will's Gear Depot • 2019

Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V 2019 AAA Flame Top Cherry Burst GLOSS USA Case_231_

$2,000

Excellent
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2010 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro Cherry Sunburst! w/OHSC

Next Big Thing Guitars • 2010

2010 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro Cherry Sunburst! w/OHSC

$1,659

Very Good
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Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro III EX with Kidney Locking Tuners 2016 - Honey Burst

Revolution GuitarWorks • 2016

Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro III EX with Kidney Locking Tuners 2016 - Honey Burst

$1,550

Good
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Gibson Les Paul Traditional Sunburst 2013

DENMARK STREET GUITARS , LONDON ENGLAND • 2013

Gibson Les Paul Traditional Sunburst 2013

$3,678

Excellent
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Gibson Les Paul Traditional Cherry Sunburst 2019

DENMARK STREET GUITARS , LONDON ENGLAND • 2019

Gibson Les Paul Traditional Cherry Sunburst 2019

$3,384

Excellent
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Gibson Les Paul Traditional - Wine Red - Demo Shop Mods

etw1.wood • 2021

Gibson Les Paul Traditional - Wine Red - Demo Shop Mods

$1,600

Very Good
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Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2015 - Tobacco Sunburst

Aeonic Frets • 2015

Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2015 - Tobacco Sunburst

$1,850

Excellent
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