Gibson LG-2 3/4 Model Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (1956), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # V5867-8, sunburst top, dark back and sides finish, mahogany back, sides and neck, spruce top, rosewood fingerboard, original brown alligator grain chipboard case. OK, really Gibsons don't come much cuter than this! The diminutive 3/4 LG-2 is the company's equivalent to Martin's 5-18 and although created for the burgeoning student market of the 1950's is still built to the standards of a fully professional quality guitar. The narrow-waisted curvy body form is actually handed down from Gibson's 1920's TG series tenor guitars, and not actually similar the broader-waist LG design of the 1940's. While designated as the LG-2 3/4, it carries a ladder-braced top like the LG-1; presumably Gibson decided a top this small didn't merit the full X-braced treatment. Although originally student priced, these dimunitive instruments were made in far smaller numbers than their full-sized siblings-all of 216 of this model left the factory in 1956. Despite its small size this is a great-playing guitar with a bright and very punchy sound and an interesting find for anyone who likes a small-bodied flat top.Overall length is 36 3/4 in. (93.3 cm.), 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 3 15/16 in. (10 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 22 3/4 in. (578 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5/8 in. (41 mm.). This LG 3/4 shows some wear hear and there, but is a lovely little guitar and great fun to play. All original except the bridgepins and tuner buttons. The finish shows dings and scratches along with typical lacquer checking but the only repair appears to be a sealed crack to the bass side of the bridge. The original saddle is quite low but the guitar still rings and has a surprising depth of sound for such a small body. Comes in the original alligator grained chipboard case and includes a letter from a previous owner detailing the guitar's history since 1964! Overall Excellent - Condition.
