Gibson Acoustic LG-2 1942 Banner Vintage Sunburst CSHR

Essential Information About the Gibson 1942 Banner LG-2 Guitar

• Compact LG-2 body size: a "small frame" that is very responsive, ideal for playing long sessions without fatigue, with great projection.


• Thermally aged red spruce top: bright attack, remarkable definition, and a sensation of a guitar already "opened up".


• Mahogany back and sides: warm mids, woody grain, and natural balance, perfect for fingerstyle playing.


• Hand-scalloped X bracing + hide glue: wide dynamics, quick response, and excellent note sustain.

A Tribute to the "Banner" Spirit: The LG-2 in Its 1942 Version

The Gibson 1942 Banner LG-2 follows the lineage of Gibson's small acoustics with a strong character: a guitar designed to be expressive, precise, and surprisingly powerful despite its size. This reissue emphasizes traditional lutherie choices (hand-scalloped bracing, fine nitrocellulose VOS finish) and a wood selection focused on responsiveness and balance, to recapture the charm of vintage-inspired instruments.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Very comfortable in the hands of an intermediate to advanced player, this LG-2 will also appeal to demanding beginners who want an "inspiring" acoustic from the very first notes. Its quick response and clarity make it an excellent companion for folk, blues, and fingerstyle, as well as for pick accompaniment when seeking a focused, clear, and well-balanced sound.

Sound Characteristics

The thermally aged red spruce top delivers a crisp attack, beautiful note separation, and surprising projection for an LG-2 size. The mahogany back and sides enhance the mids, add warmth and a very musical woody texture, while maintaining clean and controlled bass. The traditional hand-scalloped X bracing, crafted by hand and assembled with hide glue, promotes touch sensitivity and a wide dynamic range: the guitar responds equally well to fingerstyle nuances and stronger pick attacks, with natural sustain and consistent balance across the entire neck.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay true to the announced string gauge, a 12-53 acoustic string set is a coherent choice to maintain the original balance and tension. A standard format capo and an acoustic guitar humidifier are also relevant additions to vary tonalities and preserve the instrument throughout the seasons.

Technical specifications

Body shape	LG-2	Frets	Legend Wire
Top	thermally aged red spruce	Nut material	bone
Back	mahogany	Nut width	1.693" / 43.0 mm
Sides	mahogany	Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots
Bracing	traditional hand-scalloped X bracing with hide glue	Neck-body joint	composite dovetail neck/body joint
Binding	multi-ply top binding, single-ply back binding	Tuner plating	nickel
Finish	fine nitrocellulose, VOS	Bridge	rectangular
Material	mahogany	Tuners	Golden Age
Profile	historic	Pickguard	teardrop shape
Scale length	24.75" / 629 mm	Truss rod cover	black
Fretboard material	rosewood	Bridge pins	bone
Fretboard radius	12" / 305 mm	Strings	0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Number of frets	20	Accessories	includes a Gibson accessory kit