# Gibson L-5 CES — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/gibson-l-5-ces-electric-guitars-reverb

**Gibson L-5 CES** is worth about **$10,999.99**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/gibson-l-5-ces-electric-guitars-reverb

## Value

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Used | $10,999.99 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-05. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DGibson%2520L5%2520CES%2520Guitar%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DGibson%2520L5%2520CES%2520Guitar%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Gibson |
| Model | L-5 CES |
| Year | 1981–1999 |
| Finishes seen | Wine Red, Sunburst |
| Used range | $7,222 – $10,999.99 |
| Sample size | 2 listings |
| Category | Electric Guitars |

## Gibson L-5 CES resale value

The used Gibson L-5 CES has a median Reverb asking price of **$10,999.99**, ranging from $7,222 to $10,999.99 across 2 current listings.

### What drives the price

For a used guitar, year, finish, originality (no mods/refins), and case move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.

## FAQ

**What years are available for the Gibson L-5 CES?**

This model is available from the years 1981 through 1999.

**What finishes can I expect to find on this guitar?**

Available finishes include Wine Red and Sunburst.

**What is the typical price range for a used Gibson L-5 CES?**

Used listings for the L-5 CES range between $7,222 and $10,999.99.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/gibson-l-5-ces-electric-guitars-reverb
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
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