Gibson LG-2 50s Original Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Antique Natural with Hardshell Case

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The Gibson LG-2 50s Original carries forward the spirit of Gibson’s legendary small bodies with a voice that feels both intimate and surprisingly full. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, it delivers the dry, woody character players expect from an LG-style guitar, but with added clarity and top-end sparkle that make it exceptionally versatile. The traditional scalloped X-bracing helps the instrument project far beyond its compact dimensions, producing a balanced tonal response that works equally well for fingerstyle passages, vocal accompaniment, and light-to-medium strumming. Finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer with understated vintage appointments, the LG-2 50s Original captures the visual charm and responsive feel associated with Gibson’s most sought-after 1950s acoustics.

Equipped with an L.R. Baggs VTC electronics system, the LG-2 50s Original is ready for both studio and stage use straight out of the case. The under-saddle transducer and discreet onboard preamp preserve the guitar’s natural acoustic warmth while adding articulate amplified response with minimal coloration. Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls remain accessible to the player without interrupting the clean vintage aesthetic, making quick adjustments effortless during live performance. The system pairs especially well with the guitar’s naturally balanced voice, translating the nuanced dynamics of fingerpicking and the punch of flatpicking with impressive realism and sensitivity.

The smaller LG-2 body shape gives the guitar an immediately comfortable and approachable playing experience, particularly for players who prefer a more compact instrument than larger slope-shouldered models. Its 24.75-inch scale length contributes to a relaxed string feel, while the rounded mahogany neck profile offers a familiar, broken-in comfort that encourages long playing sessions. The rosewood fingerboard, bone nut and saddle, and closed-slot rosewood bridge all contribute to a smooth, responsive feel with excellent note separation and sustain. Whether used as a dedicated recording guitar, a couch companion, or a versatile live instrument, the LG-2 50s Original stands out as a refined small-body acoustic with classic Gibson personality and modern practicality.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC
• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: LG-2
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Top Color: Antique Natural
• Back & Sides Material: Mahogany
• Back Configuration: Solid
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
• Binding Material: None
• Rosette: Single Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Rounded
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.896" at 1st Fret, 0.970" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.73"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Spacing: Standard
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
• Headstock: Standard
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Epiphone Logo in Gold Silkscreen
• Headplate Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Sloped Rectangle, Closed Slot
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Tusq
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Grover Strap with Cream Button
• Pickguard: Tortoise Teardrop

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC
• Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 20646065
• Manufacture Date: 2026