How much is a 1990 Gibson Les Paul Custom worth?

[johnpace2]

Price check!

It's a 1990, Tobacco Burst, Sperzel Tuners, Graphite Nut, replacement bridge pickup. Looks to be pretty darn clean and has the original case. No neck breaks and stays in tune (according to the seller).

How much do you guys think is fair? He's asking $1,400 and that strikes me as a pretty good deal.

 

[LP Freak]

That's a good price. If it were original it would be worth more.

 

[glip22]

Great deal if its had no headstock break repairs. You know to be carefull on the older Pauls. Sometimes you cannot tell they have been repaired but thats a good deal. The question is why when it should fetch 2500-3000. I believe there were some good ones in the early 90's.

 

[johnpace2]

Here are the pics from the ad. Any red flags? I've asked for more and higher quality.

 

[johnpace2]

Here's the ad text.

1991 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Good Condition
Tobacco Sunburst
Gold Sperzel locking Tuners
Graphite Nut
Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan 59 Model SH-1 Bridge - Coil Tapped
$1400 - Prefer Cash - No Personal checks

 

[johnpace2]

Great deal if its had no headstock break repairs. You know to be carefull on the older Pauls. Sometimes you cannot tell they have been repaired but thats a good deal. The question is why when it should fetch 2500-3000. I believe there were some good ones in the early 90's.

I think $2500-3000 is too much for your garden variety LPC. I think for a 90's one that closer to $1800 is probably real value and $1,400 is probably a pretty damn good deal.

 

[LP Freak]

Like Gary said, as long as there's no neck breaks go for it.

 

[glip22]

Great deal if its had no headstock break repairs. You know to be carefull on the older Pauls. Sometimes you cannot tell they have been repaired but thats a good deal. The question is why when it should fetch 2500-3000. I believe there were some good ones in the early 90's.

I think $2500-3000 is too much for your garden variety LPC. I think for a 90's one that closer to $1800 is probably real value and $1,400 is probably a pretty damn good deal.

Now that I see it you're right. It looks good though. 1400 is a great deal. It could be a keeper. If not you may even make some on resale.

 

[johnpace2]

Thanks guys! I appreciate the advice.

 

[LP Freak]

Any idea what the weight is? Some of the Customs can be used as a boat anchor.

 

[Devilinside]

Sounds like a steal too me! Color is a little less common as well

 

[johnpace2]

Any idea what the weight is? Some of the Customs can be used as a boat anchor.

I'm not sure, but heavy Les Paul's don't seem to bother me as much.

 

[rlord1974]

$1,400 is a great deal if it's never been damaged/repaired. Get on it asap.

 

[charveldan]

Better pull the trigger before someone else does.......check for headstock repair.

 

[JonVengeance]

Damn, that thing's out in Chantilly right by my job. If you don't jump on it I might have to snatch it up. I thought I got a good deal on my custom at $1599. That price is insane.

 

[johnpace2]

Damn, that thing's out in Chantilly right by my job. If you don't jump on it I might have to snatch it up. I thought I got a good deal on my custom at $1599. That price is insane.

HA! You stay away!

He's sending me better pics tonight so I can make sure it's not fake!

 

[JonVengeance]

Damn, that thing's out in Chantilly right by my job. If you don't jump on it I might have to snatch it up. I thought I got a good deal on my custom at $1599. That price is insane.

HA! You stay away!

He's sending me better pics tonight so I can make sure it's not fake!

No problem dude. You saw it first, but if you don't end up getting it I'll definitely swoop in.

 

[johnpace2]

Damn, that thing's out in Chantilly right by my job. If you don't jump on it I might have to snatch it up. I thought I got a good deal on my custom at $1599. That price is insane.

HA! You stay away!

He's sending me better pics tonight so I can make sure it's not fake!

No problem dude. You saw it first, but if you don't end up getting it I'll definitely swoop in.

I will let you know if I don't snag it. I'm trying to meet the guy on Friday. I know it's a killer deal, but I don't really need another Les Paul so we'll see.

 

[JonVengeance]

Damn, that thing's out in Chantilly right by my job. If you don't jump on it I might have to snatch it up. I thought I got a good deal on my custom at $1599. That price is insane.

HA! You stay away!

He's sending me better pics tonight so I can make sure it's not fake!

No problem dude. You saw it first, but if you don't end up getting it I'll definitely swoop in.

I will let you know if I don't snag it. I'm trying to meet the guy on Friday. I know it's a killer deal, but I don't really need another Les Paul so we'll see.

I don't need one either, but like you said, a killer deal is hard to pass up.

 

[glip22]

Damn, that thing's out in Chantilly right by my job. If you don't jump on it I might have to snatch it up. I thought I got a good deal on my custom at $1599. That price is insane.

HA! You stay away!

He's sending me better pics tonight so I can make sure it's not fake!

No problem dude. You saw it first, but if you don't end up getting it I'll definitely swoop in.

I will let you know if I don't snag it. I'm trying to meet the guy on Friday. I know it's a killer deal, but I don't really need another Les Paul so we'll see.

Clean it up a little and make 400 if you don't keep it. Who knows it might be a good one. Then you can sell one of yours.