I have a gisbon les from around the 1970 or before i don't…

Thanks for the picture. I'm going to do a bit of research and will get back to you shortly.

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The Gibson Les Paul is a solid body electric guitar that was first sold by the Gibson Guitar Corporation in 1952.

Your guitar shows a couple of minor flaws: it is missing some strings, but those are easily replaced. It has some small damage to the finish, and that will reduce its value slightly.

If it is in otherwise excellent cosmetic and musical condition, the current fair market (private sale or auction) value is approximately $3,000. If you don't want to sell it, just insure it, it should be insured for $7,500.

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