Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2

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Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2

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Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2

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Product Info

Article Number: 525197
Brand: Gibson
Model: Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2
Price: $3,133.90

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This LG-2 is a beautifully crafted instrument channeling that classic Gibson vibe. It’s a premium-priced guitar, but the combination of Adirondack top, mahogany body, and the discreet LR Baggs pickup makes it a real gem for Americana, folk, and roots musicians seeking authentic tone and stage-ready amplification. It's a fantastic choice for players who appreciate a smaller-bodied, vintage-feeling guitar.

Product Description

Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2, Steel-String Guitar with PickupNathaniel Rateliff's music, both solo and with the Night Sweats, includes a uniquely appealing blend of folk, soul, Americana and R&B.

His new Gibson LG-2 Western is also a blend of Nathaniel's own old Gibson LG-2 and Country Western. The smaller mahogany body and Adirondack red spruce top deliver that tried-and-true vintage tone.

  • Nathaniel Rateliff Signature Model
  • Back & sides: Solid mahogany
  • Top: Solid red spruce
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Pearloid parallelogram fretboard inlays
  • Scale length: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.73")
  • Bone nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Rosewood bridge with bone inlay
  • Pickup: LR Baggs VTC with Volume and Tone
  • Gotoh Keystone machine heads
  • Strings: .012 - .053
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst
  • Includes case
  • Made In U.S.A
PROS
  • • Adirondack top delivers responsive, vintage-inspired projection and clarity.
  • • Solid mahogany body provides a warm, focused tone with excellent sustain.
  • • LR Baggs VTC pickup offers discreet amplification with natural acoustic character.
  • • Gotoh Keystone tuners ensure stable tuning, even with heavy string gauges.
CONS
  • • The smaller body size may be less comfortable for players with larger frames.
  • • 24.75" scale length might feel cramped for those accustomed to longer scales.
  • • Mahogany construction limits versatility; excels in roots music, less ideal for brighter genres.

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Key Features

Top Wood Adirondack red spruce
Back & Sides Solid mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale Length 629 mm (24.75")
Frets 20
Electronics LR Baggs VTC with Volume and Tone
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Gibson models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The pickup's presence is minimal when unplugged; it doesn't significantly alter the guitar's natural acoustic voice. It's designed to be transparent when not in use.
The neck profile is a slim taper, typical of many vintage Gibsons; it's generally comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes, but players with very large hands might find it a touch snug.
The LG-2 is more focused and articulate, lacking the J-45’s booming bass. It offers a more intimate, vintage tone, while the J-45 provides a fuller, more powerful sound.

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