1943 Gibson Banner LG-2
$11,977.95 CAD
(USD $8,495.00)
For more details contact us at info@folkwaymusic.com or 855-772-0424.
With its Banner headstock decal, mahogany top, firestripe pickguard, and deep, rounded neck carve, this 1943 Gibson LG-2 is built with a unique suite of features that are specific to a small window of time in 1943. We’ve now had three LG-2s through the store that were part of this particular batch, FON 2164; which, in itself, is incredible!
This LG-2’s voice is punchy and strong through the midrange and sweet and round in the trebles. The bass register is more open than most while still nicely articulated. The guitar is quite versatile, taking well to a flat pick as it does to fingerstyle. It’s quite a pretty sounding LG-2 with the nickel bronze strings that are on it presently. With bronze strings expect it to have a bit more bite and growl, and increased headroom.
Mahogany body with early Banner-style 5-layer top binding, 3-ply back binding, and a 7-ply rosette. Mahogany neck with maple support rather than a truss rod, firestripe pickguard, rosewood board and bridge.
Bridge and bridgeplate replaced in our shop along with new frets, saddle, pins, and set up. We glued the guitar’s only crack, too. Prior to arriving here the guitar’s neck had been reset, the tuners changed, the pickguard reglued, and a few loose brace ends were dealt with. There are two very small finish repairs on the top that are easy to miss.
The neck has a deep and round carve, 1-3/4” nut width, and a first fret neck depth of .985”. The scale length is 24.75 and the string spread at the saddle is 2-3/16”. We have the guitar set up with 12-53 strings and an action of 5-6 64ths.
This LG-2 comes with a custom-fit Calton case which we can substitute for a less expensive option at the buyer’s request.
This LG-2’s voice is punchy and strong through the midrange and sweet and round in the trebles. The bass register is more open than most while still nicely articulated. The guitar is quite versatile, taking well to a flat pick as it does to fingerstyle. It’s quite a pretty sounding LG-2 with the nickel bronze strings that are on it presently. With bronze strings expect it to have a bit more bite and growl, and increased headroom.
Mahogany body with early Banner-style 5-layer top binding, 3-ply back binding, and a 7-ply rosette. Mahogany neck with maple support rather than a truss rod, firestripe pickguard, rosewood board and bridge.
Bridge and bridgeplate replaced in our shop along with new frets, saddle, pins, and set up. We glued the guitar’s only crack, too. Prior to arriving here the guitar’s neck had been reset, the tuners changed, the pickguard reglued, and a few loose brace ends were dealt with. There are two very small finish repairs on the top that are easy to miss.
The neck has a deep and round carve, 1-3/4” nut width, and a first fret neck depth of .985”. The scale length is 24.75 and the string spread at the saddle is 2-3/16”. We have the guitar set up with 12-53 strings and an action of 5-6 64ths.
This LG-2 comes with a custom-fit Calton case which we can substitute for a less expensive option at the buyer’s request.