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The Gibson LG-2 first arrived in 1942, becoming one of the most beloved small-body acoustics of the “Banner era.” Known for its surprising projection and balanced tonal footprint, the LG-2 was a favorite among folk, blues, and singer-songwriter circles for decades. While most early models paired mahogany back and sides with red spruce, wartime shortages meant that all?mahogany variations occasionally appeared — and those rare builds became sought after for their warm, mellow, and intimate sound. The LG-2 All-Mahogany Faded draws direct inspiration from those scarce vintage instruments, using solid mahogany for the top, back, and sides to recreate that uniquely rounded, smoky voice.

This modern reissue retains classic Gibson character while offering the reliability today’s players expect. Its scalloped X-bracing helps the mahogany top move freely, producing a warm low end, smooth midrange, and softened highs — perfect for fingerpicking, roots music, and laid-back vocal accompaniment. The compact LG-2 body sits comfortably against the player, making it ideal for long sessions at home, on stage, or in the studio. A rounded mahogany neck with an unbound rosewood fingerboard keeps the feel traditional and inviting, while understated appointments like black top/back binding, a teardrop pickguard, and a Vintage Sunburst satin nitro finish embrace its 1940s heritage.

For gigging musicians, the factory-installed L.R. Baggs VTC electronics provide natural, dynamic amplified tone with simple soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls. Paired with a bone nut and saddle, Grover strap tuners with cream buttons, and a vintage-style rectangular rosewood bridge, the LG-2 All Mahogany Faded offers both authenticity and modern stability. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this acoustic is built to be a lifelong companion — one that honors its past while fitting seamlessly into the needs of today’s performers, writers, and collectors.

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: Solid Mahogany
• Top Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Top Color: Vintage Sunburst
• Back & Sides Material: Solid Mahogany
• Back Configuration: Two-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding Material: Single-Ply Black (Top, Back)
• Rosette: White/Black Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Rounded
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.930" at 1st Fret, 1.260" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dot
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" (304.8 mm)
• Neck Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
• Headstock: Gibson Open Book
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Gibson Logo (Gold Silkscreen)
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Sloped Rectangle, Closed Slot
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.73" (43.82 mm)
• Tuners: Grover Strap Tuners with Cream Buttons
• Pickguard: Black Teardrop

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC
• Strings: .012–.053
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 21416023
• Manufacture Date: 2026