Gibson 1942 Banner LG-2 Vintage SB
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Gibson
1942 Banner LG-2 Vintage SB
Product Info
Article Number:
482840
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
1942 Banner LG-2 Vintage SB
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,177.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This LG-2 is a serious vintage-inspired instrument. The thermally aged top really opens up the sound, giving it a mature voice right out of the case. It's ideal for fingerstyle players or those seeking a smaller-bodied guitar with a rich, woody tone and that classic Gibson vibe.
Product Description
- Gibson 1942 Banner LG-2 Vintage SB
- Steel String Guitar
- Body shape: 00
- Top: Thermally aged solid red spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Historic
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
- Bone nut
- Rectangle bridge
- Golden Age machine heads
- Colour: Vintage sunburst
- Case included
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Thermally aged spruce top yields exceptional responsiveness and clarity
- • Solid mahogany back and sides offer warm, balanced tonal character
- • Historic neck profile provides comfortable, vintage-era feel and playability
- • Golden Age machine heads ensure smooth tuning stability and vintage aesthetics
CONS
- • 00 body size may be too small for players preferring a larger sound
- • Vintage sunburst finish is subjective, might not appeal to all tastes
- • Relatively high-end price point limits accessibility for many players
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Thermally aged solid red spruce
Back & Sides
Solid mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thermal aging accelerates the natural drying process, resulting in a more open and responsive top that often exhibits a richer, more complex tone.
Gibson strives for accuracy, but it’s an interpretation—it’s designed to emulate the feel of a vintage neck, typically a medium-slim profile with a gentle 'C' shape.
Absolutely. While it's designed as an acoustic, a player could easily add a pickup system if amplification is desired, but it maintains its vintage purity without them.
