A Legendary Small‑Body Design Reborn

First introduced in 1942 during Gibson’s famed Banner era, the LG‑2 became a cherished alternative to larger flat‑tops thanks to its big voice in a compact frame. The new LG‑2 50s Original faithfully recreates the highly sought‑after 1950s versions, preserving the model’s warm, intimate character while enhancing it with modern craftsmanship and performance refinements. Presented here in Vintage Sunburst, it captures the look, feel, and spirit of the originals while remaining versatile for today’s players.

Traditional Tonewoods With Authentic 50s Character

This LG‑2 features a solid Sitka spruce top supported by traditional scalloped X‑bracing, offering a lively, bright, and balanced tonal response. The solid mahogany back and sides provide warmth and depth, complementing the articulate top for a rich, resonant voice that excels in fingerstyle, strumming, and recording applications. Three‑ply top and single‑ply back binding add an elegant vintage touch while reinforcing the guitar’s classic aesthetic. These tonewoods and construction choices distinguish it from wartime LG‑2 versions that used mahogany tops, giving the 50s Original a wider dynamic range and more harmonic presence.

Crafted for Comfort and Vintage Feel

A mahogany neck with a comfortable Rounded profile is joined to the body using a compound dovetail joint secured with hot hide glue, ensuring excellent tonal transfer and long‑term stability. The unbound rosewood fingerboard features 20 frets and mother‑of‑pearl dot inlays, creating a clean, understated vintage look. The sloped rectangular rosewood bridge includes a bone saddle, bone nut, and TUSQ bridge pins, contributing to tuning stability and tonal clarity. Additional period‑inspired details such as Grover strap tuners with cream buttons and a tortoise teardrop pickguard complete the guitar’s 50s‑style presentation. With its compact body and short 24.75‑inch scale, the LG‑2 50s Original offers exceptional comfort for long sessions, songwriting, or travel.

Modern Electronics for Any Performance

While the LG‑2 50s Original remains rooted in vintage styling, it includes a modern L.R. Baggs VTC pickup system for reliable onstage performance. The under‑saddle pickup delivers natural, dynamic acoustic tone, and discreet soundhole‑mounted volume and tone controls allow easy adjustments without affecting the guitar’s vintage appearance. Paired with the included Gibson hardshell case, the LG‑2 50s Original is ready for stage, studio, or home use immediately—offering classic character with contemporary functionality. Whether you need a responsive recording partner, a comfortable live instrument, or a timeless small‑body acoustic, the LG‑2 50s Original delivers across every scenario.

Why We Love It

Our gear experts love the LG‑2 50s Original for its remarkable blend of compact comfort and full, articulate tone. The solid Sitka spruce top and scalloped X‑bracing give it surprising projection, while the mahogany body adds warmth and balance. Its vintage‑correct details, smooth Rounded neck, and L.R. Baggs VTC electronics make it a dependable partner for songwriting, recording, and intimate live sets. A classic small‑body voice with modern reliability.

Features:

• Solid Sitka spruce top with traditional scalloped X‑bracing
• Solid mahogany back and sidesRounded mahogany neck; hot hide glue dovetail joint
• Rosewood fingerboard with mother‑of‑pearl dot inlays
• Sloped rectangular rosewood bridge; bone nut and saddle; TUSQ bridge pins
• Grover strap tuners with cream buttons
• L.R. Baggs VTC electronics with soundhole volume and tone
• Vintage Sunburst finish

Things You Will Get:

• Gibson hardshell case