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Gibson 1942 Banner LG-2 w/Case - Vintage Sunburst
$8,549.05
Sale price
$8,549.05
Regular price
$8,999.00
This little giant produces a charming and seductive tone that rivals much larger-bodied guitars while maintaining exceptional clarity and focus in individual notes. The 1942 Banner LG-2 is extremely well-balanced, fast-playing and full of tone delivered by a select Thermally Aged Adirondack red spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Ideal for folk, blues, and finger style, this delicately balanced model maintains a full dynamic range in a compact package.
Body
- Body Shape LG-2
- Top Thermally Aged Red spruce
- Back Mahogany
- Side Mahogany
- Bracing Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
- Binding Multi-ply top, single-ply back
- Finish Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
Neck
- Material Mahogany
- Profile Historic
- Scale Length 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Fingerboard Material Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius 12"
- Number Of Frets 20
- Frets Legend Wire
- Nut Material Bone
- Nut Width 1.69" / 43mm
- Inlays Mother-of-pearl Dots
- Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Hardware
- Tuner Plating Nickel
- Bridge Rectangle, open slot
- Saddle Material Bone
- Tuning Machines Golden Age
- Pickguard Tear Drop
- Truss Rod Cover Black
- Bridge Pins Bone
Electronics
- Under Saddle Pickup None
Miscellaneous
- Strings 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
- Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
- Charming tone with exceptional clarity and focus
- Thermally aged red spruce top for dynamic sound
- Mahogany back and sides enhance warmth and depth
- Ideal for folk, blues, and fingerstyle genres
- Historic neck profile for comfortable playability
- Mother-of-pearl dot inlays for elegant aesthetics
| Brand | Gibson |
| Colour | Vintage Sunburst |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Guitar body type | OM/00/000 |
| Gigbag / Case | Case |
| Guitar finish | Lacquer |
| Model | 1942 Banner LG-2 |
| Acoustic Guitar Pickup | No |
| Series | Historic |
| Number of strings | 6-string |
| Guitar top | Thermally Aged Red spruce |
| Guitar type | Acoustic Guitars - Steel string |
| Left or Right? | Right |