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The Beauty of the Banner


The Gibson Acoustic Custom Shop 1942 Banner LG-2 you see to the right has one of the most fascinating stories in all of six-string history. Everyone knows that Gibson's "banner guitars" (World War II-era guitars named for the banner logo on their headstocks) are among the most revered vintage guitars of all time, but there's more to the story here than wood and wire. The tale of the Banner LG-2 has it all: war, mystery, intrigue, unlikely heroes, and redemption. These modern recreations are stunning tributes to the Banner LG-2's legacy, and they exemplify the high standards of quality and peerless craftsmanship of our friends at Gibson Montana. But, before we jump into all the reasons these guitars sound so incredible, we have to take a detour to Kalamazoo, Read More...

Specifications:

Brand Gibson
ModelCustom Shop 1942 Banner LG-2
TypeLG-2
Finish ColorVintage Sunburst
Finish TypeThin VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top WoodThermally-Aged Adirondack Red Spruce
BracingTraditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing Attached with Hide Glue
Back & Sides WoodMahogany
Neck WoodMahogany
Neck JointCompound Dovetail
Neck ShapeHistoric
Neck Dimensions.940 1st - 1.040 9th
Fretboard MaterialIndian Rosewood
Fingerboard InlaysMother-of-Pearl Dots
Scale Length24 3/4"
Frets20 Legend Wire
Width at Nut1.692"
Nut MaterialBone
BindingMulti-Ply Top, Single-Ply Back
TunersGolden Age
BridgeRosewood Open-Slot Rectangle
SaddleBone
PickguardTortoise Teardrop
CaseGibson Acoustic Custom Period Correct Hardshell

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