Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)

Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)
Vintage

Gibson LG-2 Maple (1944)

Regular price $7,500.00
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Nut Width

1 3/4"
Neck Carve
Full Thickness C
Scale Length
24 7/8"
Serial Number
2906 17

  • Expedited Shipping Required

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This 1944 Gibson LG2 is just into the shop on trade! It's a rare Maple-backed variant of the most well-known "Banner" era small-bodied Gibson; and it sounds just wonderful. The chunky, full thickness neck profile makes it an excellent strumming guitar. And with Maple's natural brightness and compression, we imagine this instrument would record like a dream. If you split time between flatpicking, fingerpicking, strumming, and singing with your guitar, and you're looking for a small-bodied Gibson to support all those passions, this LG2's sound gets our highest marks!

This guitar remains in very good vintage condition. There are three repaired top cracks, alongside the sort of playwear and finish checking you'd expect to see on an 80-year old guitar that's spent its life in service. The tuner buttons have been replaced. Our shop has set the guitar up anew and lowered the previously-fit saddle. The action sits at 3/32" on the bass and treble sides under tension of light-gauge strings. The guitar plays cleanly up and down the neck in service of traditional styles of music. It's likely not the right fit for someone who desires super-low, modern fingerstyle action (though we probably wouldn't direct those players to a vintage guitar with a neck this big in the first place). Priced with hardshell case. Expedited shipping only at online checkout -- please contact us for Ground options!


Materials

Top
Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Neck-Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Bridge
Rosewood
Nut & Saddle
Bone
Tuners
Original (new buttons)
Construction
Hide Glue
Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Specs

Carve
Full thickness C
Nut Width
1 3/4"
String Spacing
2 1/8"
Scale Length
24 7/8"
Truss Rod
Adjustable
Inlays
MOP Dots
Headstock
Gibson script logo w/"Banner"

Other

Serial #
2906 17
Case
Hardshell

Why Buy Pre-owned from us?

High Standards
We accept only pre-owned instruments that meet our rigorous standards for authenticity, condition, and performance, each one carefully vetted to ensure it upholds the level of quality our customers expect.
Accurate Representation
Every instrument is meticulously photographed and accurately described, so you can buy with confidence knowing exactly what to expect.
Inspection & Setup
Each instrument is thoroughly inspected by our staff for authenticity and condition, with any necessary work and a full setup completed before it’s listed for sale.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about this instrument’s condition, feel free to give us a call or drop us an email - we are always happy to provide an in-hand description and make sure you’re confident in your purchase.
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