Gibson Acoustic LG-2 50s Original Vintage Sunburst

A Faithfully Reissued "Banner" Heritage

Introduced in 1942 alongside the J-45 and Southern Jumbo, the LG-2 is Gibson's small-body reference for maximum expression. This 50s Original captures the spirit of the sought-after 1950s models: carefully selected solid woods, vintage-style binding, and a glued dovetail neck/body joint using hot hide glue. The result: an authentic, durable, and inspiring response worthy of the historic "Banner" guitars.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

Its comfortable size and short scale make it an ally for songwriters and fans of folk, blues, country, and indie, from the motivated beginner to the advanced/pro musician. Easy to handle, it remains powerful enough for solo playing, duos, or small ensembles.

Sound Characteristics

The solid Sitka spruce top provides attack speed, definition, and balance. The solid mahogany back and sides enhance singing mids and warm bass, while the scalloped X-bracing frees the top for greater dynamics and sustain. The 24.75" / 628.65 mm scale length offers a softer tension, ideal for fingerpicking as well as smooth accompaniments. Plugged in, the L.R. Baggs VTC delivers a natural, precise, and coherent tone in the mix, with controls discreetly but immediately accessible inside the soundhole.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve playing comfort and sound stability: phosphor bronze 12-53 strings suited to Gibson scale, steel-string acoustic capo, high-quality 6.35 mm instrument cable for the VTC, strap with leather tie at the headstock if no second strap button is installed, and case humidifier to maintain safe humidity levels. The included Gibson hard case ensures optimal protection.

Technical specifications

Format	LG-2	Neck/body joint	compound dovetail, glued with hot hide glue
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Nut material	bone
Back and sides	solid mahogany	Bridge	rosewood, slotted rectangular shape with closed slots, mother-of-pearl dot inlays
Bracing	traditional scalloped X-bracing	Saddle	bone
Binding	three-ply on top, single-ply on back	Bridge pins	TUSQ
Finish	Vintage Sunburst	Tuners	Grover with cream buttons
Wood	mahogany	Pickguard	"teardrop" tortoiseshell
Profile	Rounded (50s style)	Hardware finish	nickel
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Undersaddle pickup	L.R. Baggs VTC
Fingerboard	rosewood, unbound	Controls	volume and tone mounted inside the soundhole
Number of frets	20	Case	included Gibson hard case
Nut width	1.725" / 43.82 mm	Available finish	Vintage Sunburst
Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots