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Condition: Used, Very Good

SP Luthier Notes: Some frets as they were could not be repaired to an acceptable state so they were replaced with spec accurate fretwire and shaped into near mint condition. The truss rod and bridge were fully adjusted. The remaining frets were dressed. No further work was required.

This beautiful Gibson Custom Shop LG-2 is a bold black beauty brimming with vintage vibe! A faithful 1950s reissue, this unique instrument perfectly marries classic charisma with modern playability. Its historic V-shaped neck feels like an old friend, while its sweet, singing spruce top offers a soulful, spectacular sound. More than a magnificent musical machine, this guitar is a truly sound investment. It has been professionally attended to with meticulous luthier care, ensuring it is supremely playable and an absolutely rock-solid instrument that simply does not suck. This unparalleled axe is ready for its next chapter with a player who appreciates pure, powerful perfection.

Model & Finish

Model
Gibson Custom Shop LG-2
Finish
Ebony (Black)
Finish Type
High-gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body

Body Shape
LG-2 (Small-bodied acoustic)
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood
Solid Mahogany
Bracing
Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Binding
Multi-ply on the top, single-ply on the back

Neck & Fingerboard

Neck Wood
Mahogany
Neck Profile
Historic "V"
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Scale Length
24.75 inches
Nut Width
1.725 inches
Number of Frets
20
Inlays
Mother-of-Pearl Dot

Hardware

Tuners
Grover Strap with Cream Buttons
Nut & Saddle
Bone
Bridge
Rosewood, Rectangular shape
Pickguard
Tear-drop Tortoise
Bridge Pins
Tusq

Electronics

Pickup System
L.R. Baggs VTC
Controls
Volume and Tone

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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