1942 Gibson LG-2

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1942 Gibson LG-2

F.O.N. 2164-44. First year of this model, Banner, excellent condition, 100%original, with a fire-stripe pickguard. This guitar is the pinnacle of allthings LG-2. This is truly a remarkable instrument. Mahogany top, back, andsides; one piece Mahogany neck with V-shaped maple neck reinforcement. It isbound similar to the Southern Jumbo model with 5-ply top binding, 3-ply backbinding, and a 7-ply sound hole rosette. Original Brazilian rosewood bridgewith original plastic dot inlays, and original bridge pins and saddle.Original frets, bone nut and tuners. Scalloped braced, and perfectly intact.Beautiful neck reset done recently in our shop. The neck is big, because itwas carved to be stable without a truss rod, but the nut is still 1 11/16".The finish has crazed beautifully, and has very little pickwear and no beltbuckle rash. We have played many, many LG-2's, as any frequent visitor toour site will know - and this one is tops on our list for tone. Loud, dry,punchy, resonant, woody... it's got it all. For an accomplished blues orfolk player, this guitar has what it takes. This is a rare instrument witha high intrinsic value, thanks to the condition it is in, its first modelyear status, and its incredible tone; and is a secure investment by anyone'sstandards.
Sold with the original tuners in the original soft shell case
SOLD
1942 Gibson LG-2
  • 1942 Gibson LG-2
  • 1942 Gibson LG-2
  • 1942 Gibson LG-2
  • 1942 Gibson LG-2
  • 1942 Gibson LG-2
  • 1942 Gibson LG-2
  • 1942 Gibson LG-2
  • 1942 Gibson LG-2

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