Gibson '50s LG-2 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

I heard a video of an Irish teenager, finger picking blues at her Dad's guitar store in Dublin, on this model guitar. Based on that sound and her comments on the guitar quality, I ordered one … no music store nearby had one in stock. When it arrived I immediately saw how small it was, and I was like "Oh no, what have I done!" Tuned it up an played my right-hand finger- picked version of Elizabeth Cotton "Freight Train", and I was hooked! The smaller scale actually works better for my somewhat underdeveloped left hand (I broke three wrist bones in my left wrist playing basketball, at age thirteen … the left hand to this day has never caught up to the right hand,) This guitar is so responsive, almost effortless to play it. Some guitars you have to fight to get what you want out of it … this one play like a dream! I don't like the electronics battery bag inside the guitar body for the pickup … you would have to loosen all strings to swap out a battery. That could be a problem at a gig, in my opinion. Also, the way they ran the cables for the pickup inside the guitar body … I believe at times it kind of vibrates, making a razzing sound. Honestly, I would consider removing the pickup, or have it done correctly so no vibration issue,

Awesome tone and feel. The sound exceeded expectations (there are a few comparison videos online that do not do this guitar justice). I love the simple and understated look. The neck is described as a vintage V, but feels more like a fairly thick C to me. I love it exactly as it is though. I'm really glad I chose this amazing Gibson. I wouldn't change a single thing. Perfect!!

Wow! I took my time with this beauty before I wrote this review I wanted to be sure it wasn't just because it's was new. The more I play it, the more I'm impressed. I own several Martin and Gibson guitars, some are way more expensive, but none have anything over on this baby! The craftsmanship is superb which is to be expected from a guitar at this price. It has a rich, full and balanced voice and surprisingly loud for a smaller body guitar. It sounds great regardless of whether I'm finger picking, strumming and pick or not. It's has one of the best actions of any of the guitars I had. It you buy this guitar. I have used it with a Fender acoustic amp and the electronics are excellent. I have to increase gain, but no biggie, it sounds grest through the amp and mic'ed. The controls are simple to use I am retired and I don't gig anymore but if I do, this baby is coming with me. I can see using this guitar in any setting. I haven't recorded with it yet, but I can't see why it wouldn't be be fantastic.