This Compact Acoustic Packs Premier Gibson Tone — Even Plugged In
The Gibson '50s LG-2 delivers big sound in a comfortable performance package. The output of this "little giant" is akin to that of a J-45. Yet this mighty mini has the detail and intimacy you only get from a small-bodied guitar. The '50s LG-2's scalloped-braced Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides produce a rich, mellow sound with a snappy response. Acoustically, it delivers big dynamics and character. And plugged in, an onboard LR Baggs VTC pickup system lets you take that premier Gibson tone to the stage. If you're a folk guitarist or fingerstylist who's after a comfortable player for the stage and studio, the '50s LG-2 comes primed to please.
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Small-bodied comfort and clarity
The compact dimensions of the Gibson '50s LG-2 have made it a favorite around Sweetwater for folk, blues, slide, and fingerstyle players. Its narrow waist seems to throw each note forward with added articulation. Whether you're strumming along to your own voice or digging in with a pick, you'll appreciate the '50s LG-2's ability to translate every nuance of your playing without covering it up in a booming low end.
Rich sound, even onstage
The '50s LG-2 comes equipped with LR Baggs's VTC acoustic pickup system, a popular choice among Sweetwater's acoustic guitarists. This system features a low-profile undersaddle transducer that enhances the coupling between the pickup and the guitar for a robust, lively, and natural acoustic sound. Combined with an onboard preamplifier with an unobtrusive and removable volume control mounted just inside the soundhole, the VTC gives your Gibson '50s LG-2 the amplification you need, with zero compromises for tone or convenience.
Timeless Gibson craftsmanship
Handcrafted since day one by some of the most skilled luthiers around, Gibson acoustic guitars have inspired countless players around the world. When you pick up a '50s LG–2 or any other Gibson acoustic, you know you're getting the finest tonewoods, quality hardware, and incredible attention to detail. These instruments are built to sound great and stand the test of time.
Gibson '50s LG-2 Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
- Small-bodied acoustic guitar with a mid-forward tone
- Scalloped-braced Solid Sitka spruce top offers great projection and tone
- Solid mahogany back and sides offer warm, round sound
- Compound dovetail neck joint supplies outstanding resonance transfer
- Nitrocellulose finish enhances the instrument's tonal qualities
- LR Baggs VTC electronics transfer every nuance of your tone to your PA or amp
