Thinking of selling

roth · 10-02-2010, 09:07 AM

Hi all, thinking of selling my Les Paul.
Only problem is, I can't find another one, anywhere, to base my price on.
Any ideas??

Les Paul Studio Plus 2004

Custom53 · 10-02-2010, 11:09 AM

Compare eBay prices would be my only guess.... That is a nice top...

And this one seems a bit high, in my opinion... But I was never a big fan of the Studios...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Les-Paul-...item3f038f153b

JIM'S GoldTOP · 10-02-2010, 11:14 AM

That is a stunning top!

Robert Parker · 10-02-2010, 12:14 PM

I've seen a couple studio pluses with similar grain in the tops on ebay, going for around $1000. Those were supposed to be in VG condition, if that helps.

Yaff · 10-02-2010, 12:28 PM

In the UK, taking in to account the new price of £999, I think you can expect between £500 & £650.

I have been thinking of selling my Studio Worn Brown, but after seeing some advertised at £500 on eBay with no bids. My local Gibson shop said the trade price was only £250

She is still worth the £700 I paid new to me and I would not even consider selling for less than £500. So she will be staying with me for the foreseeable future

Good luck. I hope you get a good price or continue to enjoy it for a few more years

Shades of Blue · 10-03-2010, 02:45 PM

Its worth 50, but today ma' friend, I'll give you 100...

Oranjeaap · 10-03-2010, 03:48 PM

Hmm, its a nice flame top, condition seems ok. Clean her up, take good pictures of that flame top, and you should sell her for about $900-1000

roth · 10-04-2010, 04:21 AM

Thanks for all the comments guys.
Uk Gibbo market is crap at minute, £500-£600 seems about right from what I see for standard studios, just hoped it might be worth a bit more with the plus top??
I paid £550 a couple of years ago but it does have high sentimental value, so I think I would have to see if prices rise with the limited availability of new Gibsons in Uk, before reconsidering. Just strapped for cash at minute.

Love the worn brown by the way. Was looking at those when I bought mine....NICE!!

Oh! and ta for the offer.....I think I'll pass at the moment

Gyroman · 10-04-2010, 06:06 AM

You could put it on ebay with a low starting price and set a reserve price that you're willing to accept. Personally unless I was seriously in need of money I'd keep the guitar; it's got sentimental value to you and you could end up regretting selling it if all that was needed was to tough it out for a couple of weeks until pay day. On the other hand, if it's the difference between paying the rent or getting evicted then it would be a worthy sacrifice.

loneguitar · 10-04-2010, 06:34 AM

Don't forget to include ship[ping, insurance, paypal fees and ebay fees those are getting more expensive all the time, this would be on top of what you're looking to get for the LP. I picked one up at a local Mom and Pop store for 700.00 with an ebony board. But unless you're in dire straights I'd find some way of holding on to her. Good Luck either way.

10-02-2010, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
roth Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rotherham, UK Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thinking of selling Hi all, thinking of selling my Les Paul. Only problem is, I can't find another one, anywhere, to base my price on. Any ideas?? Les Paul Studio Plus 2004

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Custom53 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,259 Thanks: 33 Thanked 28 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Thinking of selling Compare eBay prices would be my only guess.... That is a nice top... And this one seems a bit high, in my opinion... But I was never a big fan of the Studios... http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Les-Paul-...item3f038f153b __________________ 2010 Gibson Les Paul Axcess 2010 Gibson Les Paul R9 2004 Gibson Les Paul Standard 2002 Ernie Ball Axis Trans Gold 1995 Hamer Three Hole Duotone 1991 Ernie Ball EVH Trans Black 1981 Hamer Special Trans Green Marshall JTM Reissue Half Stack Marshall JMP 2203 Half Stack Marshall JCM DSL Half Stack Marshall JCM TSL Full Stack Soldano HR50+ Half Stack Peavey Classic 100 Tweed Half Stack 2 -Acoustic 370/301 Bass Rigs

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JIM'S GoldTOP Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,127 Thanks: 38 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Thinking of selling That is a stunning top! __________________ 87' Westone Corsair XA-1440 06' Gibson Les Paul Classic

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Robert Parker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Thinking of selling I've seen a couple studio pluses with similar grain in the tops on ebay, going for around $1000. Those were supposed to be in VG condition, if that helps.

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Yaff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 443 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thinking of selling In the UK, taking in to account the new price of £999, I think you can expect between £500 & £650. I have been thinking of selling my Studio Worn Brown, but after seeing some advertised at £500 on eBay with no bids. My local Gibson shop said the trade price was only £250 She is still worth the £700 I paid new to me and I would not even consider selling for less than £500. So she will be staying with me for the foreseeable future Good luck. I hope you get a good price or continue to enjoy it for a few more years

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10-03-2010, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shades of Blue Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: You've gone too far South Carolina Posts: 1,475 Thanks: 0 Thanked 29 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Thinking of selling Its worth 50, but today ma' friend, I'll give you 100... __________________ PRS Custom 22 Blue Matteo Fender '61 Thin Skin Strat w/ Big Dippers Fender Cabronita Dr Z Maz 18 NR 1x12 combo Blonde Marshall Class 5 Baby!!!

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Oranjeaap Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 6,014 Thanks: 38 Thanked 78 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Thinking of selling Hmm, its a nice flame top, condition seems ok. Clean her up, take good pictures of that flame top, and you should sell her for about $900-1000

10-04-2010, 04:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
roth Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rotherham, UK Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thinking of selling Thanks for all the comments guys. Uk Gibbo market is crap at minute, £500-£600 seems about right from what I see for standard studios, just hoped it might be worth a bit more with the plus top?? I paid £550 a couple of years ago but it does have high sentimental value, so I think I would have to see if prices rise with the limited availability of new Gibsons in Uk, before reconsidering. Just strapped for cash at minute. Love the worn brown by the way. Was looking at those when I bought mine....NICE!! Oh! and ta for the offer.....I think I'll pass at the moment

10-04-2010, 06:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Gyroman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aylesbury England Posts: 864 Thanks: 35 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Thinking of selling You could put it on ebay with a low starting price and set a reserve price that you're willing to accept. Personally unless I was seriously in need of money I'd keep the guitar; it's got sentimental value to you and you could end up regretting selling it if all that was needed was to tough it out for a couple of weeks until pay day. On the other hand, if it's the difference between paying the rent or getting evicted then it would be a worthy sacrifice.

10-04-2010, 06:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
loneguitar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 2,370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Thinking of selling Don't forget to include ship[ping, insurance, paypal fees and ebay fees those are getting more expensive all the time, this would be on top of what you're looking to get for the LP. I picked one up at a local Mom and Pop store for 700.00 with an ebony board. But unless you're in dire straights I'd find some way of holding on to her. Good Luck either way. __________________ " The Love you take, is equal to the love you make"

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