What is a 1956 Les Paul worth?

The current value for one in excellent all-original condition is $35,000. A one-off black finished Les Paul may very well be worth more, but its hard to assign a value with so few known examples. This weathered headstock tells a story of many gigs and many songs played in the last 58 years.

What is the most expensive Gibson Les Paul?

Kirk Hammett – Metallicas guitarist. He purchased this 1959 Les Paul from Richard Henry Guitars for $2,000,000! Not bad for a guitar with this much history. This makes it the most expensive Les Paul ever sold.

How much is a 1956 Gibson worth?

The current value for one in excellent all-original condition is $30,000. The amp behind the guitar is a 1955 Fender Bassman 5D6-A.

Do Fender Strats hold value?

Do Fender guitars hold value? Fender is quite possibly the most popular electric guitar brand next to Gibson. From my experience, I find it pretty hard to find a good deal on a Fender Stratocaster used unless its a very old model. This means that they retain their value very well.

What is the most valuable Gibson guitar?

The 1959 Gibson Les Paul has become one of the most expensive guitars today. It is heralded as having a perfect balance of construction, woods used, and vintage electronics and flavor. A 1959 Gibson Les Paul can be worth $ 350,000 today, and a few rich collectors are happy to pay this price.

What is the coolest guitar?

The 10 Coolest GuitarsFender Stratocaster. Gibson EDS-1275 Double Neck. Gibson Explorer. Gibson Les Paul TV Model. Gretsch White Falcon. Ibanez Iceman. Jackson King V. Trussart Steelcaster.More items •4 Nov 2010

Why do guitars hold their value?

Almost all good guitars will hold their value IF you bought used in the first place. The big value hit comes when you pay even very good new prices. This impacts boutique builders more as they cannot be bought new for 40% off MSRP, typically you might get between 10-20% off.