Gibson 2016 LG-2 American Eagle Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Perfect for soloists or flatpickers who need each melody to ring true, the 2016 Gibson LG-2 American Eagle has excellent note definition.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Sitka spruce top Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone
Mahogany back and sides Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Mahogany neck Great sustain, strength, and warm tone
LR Baggs Element VTC pickup Transparent sound with volume and tone controls

A small body acoustic with the full-sized Gibson sound. This little giant produces a charming and seductive tone that rivals much larger-bodied guitars while maintaining exceptional clarity and focus in individual notes. Ideal for folk, blues and finger style, the delicately balanced LG-2 maintains a full-dynamic range in a compact package. Handcrafted solid tone wood and scalloped top bracing provide the warmth and richness that have made spruce and mahogany a classic combination in acoustic flat-top guitars.

Features:

- 2016 engraved truss rod cover
- Redesigned rosette for 2016
- Added traditional tear drop tortoise pickguard
- Upgraded mini nickel Grover tuners
- Upgraded with LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system with Volume, Tone, and Compression

- Electronics: LR Baggs VTC
- Strings: Gibson light gauge .012 - .053
- Tuning Machines: Grover Mini Nickel
- Pickguard: Traditional tortoise teardrop
- Bridge: Belly up rosewood, MOP dots, Tusq saddle
- Scale: 24 3/4"
- Fingerboard: 12" radius, walnut with MOP dot inlay
- Bracing: Traditional scalloped x-bracing
- Neck-to-body: Compound dovetail secured with hide glue at the 14th fret
- Neck: Mahogany, slim-taper profile with 1.725" tusq nut
- Finish: Antique Natural, nitrocellulose lacquer
- Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back, multi-ply double ring rosette
- Wood: Sitka spruce top, mahogany back & sides
- Body Style: LG-2

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted June 3, 2016 by Mike Meilicke in Wonder Lake, IL

"Most Excellent small body guitar, with a big sound!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I have played many high end acoustic guitars in my days, and this one is without a question one of the best sounding guitars I have ever owned!! The build and finish quality is top notch, and the wood is stunning. I have a Martin D-28 that I have been using as my go to guitar and have been bringing it up on stage as well. (Still love my Martin!!) So I wanted a smaller and lighter guitar but did not want that small body guitar sound. I spent many months researching, and I was between this guitar and a Martin 00015M. I have owned a Martin 00015M in the past and very much liked the way it sounded and played. I decided to go with the Gibson LG-2 American Eagle mostly because it already had built in electronics as the Martin did not. When my LG-2 arrived from zZounds it was packed very good and arrived in 2 days. I was very skeptical on ordering an acoustic guitar on-line, as tone woods vary so much and you never know just how its going to sound until you play it. However I have been hearing so much talk lately about Gibson guitars from players very knowledgeable.... that in "the last few years Gibson has been using some amazing wood with some great tonal characteristics". Well this is true! This little Gem of a guitar sounded fantastic right away, loud and very resonant with very good intonation. I was amazed, and I continue to be amazed more, as it breaks in from day after day of playing and sounds better every time I pick it up!! Not all strings are alike! I have experimented read more with several strings, and so far Martin Retro, and D'Addario phospher bronze light strings are doing their magic!!! I would highly recommend this guitar to anyone looking for a fantastic sounding guitar, with great build quality, and made right here in the U.S.A. This guitar is the perfect size guitar for any playing situation, very light weight and comfortable, and oh... did I mention the L.R baggs pickup which does the job one would expect, so Yes it sounds amazing plugged in also, running through my P.A system. If you are looking for a serious guitar that has incredible sound do your self a favor and consider one of these, you will be glad you did. The Gibson LG-2 may not be adorned with all kinds of inlays and eye candy, but it does not have to be, after a few strums on this baby you will know...

Musical Background:
Playing music for over 25 years
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