Electric Guitar Trends

Price comparison: modern Gibson Les Pauls with 1968 Gibson Les Pauls.

In mid 1968, the price of a Les Paul Custom Black Beauty was $545. Adjusted for inflation, today’s price should be $3,215.00.

Today, a Gibson Les Paul Supreme Figured will cost you $3,409.00.

A Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom is $3,898.00.

Both of these guitars are priced higher than our projected $3,215.00, but they both have nicer features.

In mid 1968, the price of a Les Paul Standard was $395. Adjusted for inflation, today’s price should be $2,330.14.

Today a Gibson Les Paul Standard Traditional Pro can be had for as little as $1,899.00 in ebony finish, with a goldtop finish going for $2,189.00.

The Gibson Les Paul Standard, with its locking tuners, Tonepros, and asymmetrical neck,  is $2,499.00 in ebony or goldtop versions.

So, today’s Les Pauls are priced fairly, given that the current models have more features than the 1968 models.