Gibson Les Paul Traditional
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 $1,525 and $1,825; anything under $1,500 is worth a close look. Prices are down 3.0% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a liquid market at ~17/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.
Related models
Similar vintage-voiced alternative: adds coil splits and a slightly different weight relief — worth comparing.
The full-featured standard: modern slim neck taper and complete LP appointments at a similar price.
50s neck profile step up: same vintage-PAF voicing with a fuller neck carve for players who prefer that feel.
For Sale (21 listings)
Unknown seller • 2010
Les Paul Traditional Solidbody Electric Guitar - Honey Burst Sprint Run
$2,250
Good
Nick W's Guitar Candy • 2008
Gibson Les Paul Traditional, 2008, OHSC, Great player, Light flamed maple top
$1,295
Good
The Spacefunkologist • 2018
Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2018 - Heritage Cherry Sunburst Major Upgrades!
$2,095
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2018
Les Paul Traditional Electric Guitar - Honey Burst (2018)
$1,700
Excellent
GUITAR SHOP Reggio Emilia • 2013
Gibson Les Paul Traditional (Standard) Honey Burst 2013 Flame Top AAA
$2,623
Very Good
Hurricane Music • 2011
GIBSON - LES PAUL TRADITIONAL HERITAGE CHERRY SUNBURST 2011 + ETUI
$2,240
Excellent
Will's Gear Depot • 2015
Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2015 - Tobacco Sunburst
$2,419
Excellent
Unknown seller • 2010
Les Paul Traditional Pro in Trans Cherry Finish
$2,000
Excellent
Kev’s Killer Guitars and Drums • 2018
Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2018 - Heritage Cherry Sunburst
$2,000
Excellent
Zachary's Gear Outlet • 2015
Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2015 - Tobacco Sunburst
$1,712
Excellent
Mack’s Music Shop • 2015
Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro III with G-Force Tuners 2015 - Honey Burst
$1,350
Good
Guthrie's Gear Emporium • 2015
Rare 2015 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Sprint Run – Honey Burst – ’59 Tribute Pickups
$1,999
Very Good
Guitars 'n Jazz - We buy Guitars! • 2016
2016 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plain Top - Light Burst w/ OHSC
$1,699
Excellent
Mountain Music • 2021
Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V - Blueberry Burst 2021 w/ OHSC
$1,760
Very Good
Back Beat Music • 2014
2014 Gibson 120th Anniversary Les Paul Traditional with Case - Sunburst
$1,625
Very Good