Small body, rich, balanced tone
The Gibson LG-2 was first introduced in 1942 during the "Banner" era as a replacement for the earlier L-00. It was released alongside other legendary Gibson models such as the J-45™ and Southern Jumbo, and quickly became a popular small-body acoustic guitar model celebrated for its big, yet balanced sound, and which provides an excellent small-bodied alternative to larger models like the J-45. Now, Gibson is proud to introduce the LG-2 50s Original, which brings the LG-2 model back to the Gibson lineup with features inspired by the highly coveted 1950s era models. Demand for the return of this model has been high, and fans of this small-bodied Workhorse alternative will not be disappointed.
The LG-2 50s Original features solid mahogany back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top that is reinforced with traditional scalloped X-bracing for rich, small body acoustic tone. The mahogany body features three-ply top and single-ply back binding. The mahogany neck features a Historic V profile and is attached to the body with a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint using hot hide glue. The neck is topped with an unbound rosewood fretboard that is equipped with 20 standard frets and adorned with understated, yet classy mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The LG-2 50s Original is fitted with a sloped, rectangular, closed-slot bridge made from rosewood that is decorated with two mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The nut and saddle are both bone, while the bridge pins are TUSQ®. Grover® strap tuners with white buttons provide solid tuning stability and, along with the tortoise teardrop pickguard, add to the instrument's vintage charm.
The LG-2 50s Original's solid Sitka spruce top provides a livelier, brighter, and more balanced sound than some of the war-era LG-2 models that were made with mahogany tops, making it suitable for a broad range of musical genres and playing styles. The smaller physical dimensions of the LG-2 50s Original also make it an outstanding choice that is easier to hold than larger-bodied models for players of smaller stature. It also offers an attractive tonal option to larger-bodied models, making it ideal for adding alternate acoustic tones to a recording.
Whether you need a great small-bodied "couch guitar," a live performance partner, or a useful new voicing to add to your arsenal of recording guitars, the LG-2 50s Original is an outstanding choice.
The LG-2 50s Original is now fitted with the all-new Gibson-exclusive Baggs™ HiFi DNA™ pickup system. This active design utilizes two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each paired with its own optimized preamp. The result is a natural, full-bodied amplified tone that faithfully represents the guitar’s inherent character, without altering its unplugged voice. The Baggs HiFi DNA system offers comparable gain-before-feedback to an under-saddle pickup. Discreet soundhole-mounted controls for volume and tone allow quick, intuitive adjustments on the fly, remaining virtually unseen by the audience. With its refined electronics and included hardshell case, the LG-2 50s Original is ready for both stage and studio use the moment it’s picked up.
Body
Back Mahogany
Binding Three-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape LG-2
Body Styles Small Body
Bracing Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20 Frets
Inlays Standard Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile Rounded
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics
Pickup system Baggs HiFi DNA
Controls 1 volume, 1 tone
Hardware
Bridge Sloped Rectangle, Closed Slot; Rosewood
Bridge Pins TUSQ
Pickguard Tortoise Teardrop
Saddle Material Bone
Strap Buttons Endpin Jack
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Black Stamped
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Strap with Cream Button
Miscellaneous
Case Hardshell