Gibson Acoustic LG-2 All Mahogany Faded Vintage Sunburst Original

Essential Information About the Gibson LG-2 All Mahogany Faded Guitar

• Compact LG-2 body: a small, comfortable body with surprisingly generous projection.


• All solid mahogany (top, back, sides): a warm, round, and balanced response, ideal for nuanced playing.


• Traditional carved X-bracing: more dynamics, resonance, and vintage character.


• L.R. Baggs VTC electronics: under-saddle pickup and discreet controls in the soundhole, ready for stage and studio.

A Modern Reinterpretation of a "Banner" Classic

Introduced in the early 1940s, the LG-2 established itself as a benchmark for small-bodied acoustics, appreciated for its power and presence despite its compact dimensions. The Gibson LG-2 All Mahogany Faded captures this spirit with a decidedly "all mahogany" approach, inspired by vintage variants that emerged due to the wood substitutions and constraints of the era. The result: a sober aesthetic, a pronounced retro charm, and an immediately recognizable sonic personality.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This electro-acoustic guitar is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians seeking a characterful folk guitar, yet remains very accessible thanks to its comfortable size. It excels in folk, blues, and fingerstyle: mahogany emphasizes the midrange, facilitates articulation, and provides a sense of control, perfect for finger attacks, soft rhythms, and accompaniments that need to stay "in place" in a mix. When plugged in, the VTC offers a clean and effective solution for concerts, quick home studio takes, and sessions where maintaining a credible acoustic signature is desired.

The Sound

The all solid mahogany construction strongly influences the tonal color: it delivers a warm, smooth, and often more mid-focused timbre than an equivalent guitar with a spruce top. The traditional carved X-bracing helps the top vibrate freely, providing responsiveness at low attack and a nice sensation of "natural compression" when playing harder. The LG-2 body shape favors direct projection and very pleasant definition in fingerpicking, while maintaining controlled sustain that avoids excessive bass.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve and fully exploit this Gibson, you can opt for an acoustic guitar humidifier (useful in winter or heated rooms), a capo, and plectrums suited to your attack style. The Gibson hard case is included, ideal for transport and humidity stability.

Technical specifications

Shape	LG-2	Nut	bone
Material	solid mahogany	Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots
Bracing	traditional carved X-bracing	Bridge	rosewood, rectangular angled, closed slots
Binding	simple black, top and back	Pickguard	black teardrop
Neck	mahogany	Tuners	Grover Strap with cream buttons
Profile	rounded	Finish	nickel
Nut width	43.815 mm / 1.725"	Under-saddle pickup	L.R. Baggs VTC
Fretboard	rosewood	Controls	volume and tone mounted in the soundhole
Scale length	628.65 mm / 24.75"	Preamp	L.R. Baggs VTC
Number of frets	20	Case	Gibson hard case included