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Full-front view of a cherry sunburst acoustic guitar with a dark pickguard, standing in its open, brown alligator-patterned hard case.
01 / 28Full-front view of a cherry sunburst acoustic guitar with a dark pickguard, standing in its open, brown alligator-patterned hard case.
The cherry sunburst acoustic guitar is angled, showing its body, fretboard with dot inlays, tortoise pickguard, and bridge.
02 / 28The cherry sunburst acoustic guitar is angled, showing its body, fretboard with dot inlays, tortoise pickguard, and bridge.
The guitar's back, neck, and headstock are visible, showing a dark cherry finish with light binding and some surface scratches.
03 / 28The guitar's back, neck, and headstock are visible, showing a dark cherry finish with light binding and some surface scratches.
The guitar's dark cherry sunburst back and neck are shown, with light binding and some visible finish checking.
04 / 28The guitar's dark cherry sunburst back and neck are shown, with light binding and some visible finish checking.
Close-up of the black headstock with six cream-colored tuning pegs, showing some minor wear on the top edge and a few light scratches.
05 / 28Close-up of the black headstock with six cream-colored tuning pegs, showing some minor wear on the top edge and a few light scratches.
The back of the headstock and neck, showing six cream tuning pegs on two chrome strips, and a faint serial number "30745".
06 / 28The back of the headstock and neck, showing six cream tuning pegs on two chrome strips, and a faint serial number "30745".
The guitar's cherry sunburst body, with a tortoiseshell pickguard, shows light wear and checking on its glossy finish.
07 / 28The guitar's cherry sunburst body, with a tortoiseshell pickguard, shows light wear and checking on its glossy finish.
The lower bout of a cherry sunburst acoustic guitar, showing the tortoiseshell pickguard, soundhole, and some finish checking.
08 / 28The lower bout of a cherry sunburst acoustic guitar, showing the tortoiseshell pickguard, soundhole, and some finish checking.
The acoustic guitar's cherry sunburst body, with a black pickguard, shows light wear and checking on its glossy finish.
09 / 28The acoustic guitar's cherry sunburst body, with a black pickguard, shows light wear and checking on its glossy finish.
The guitar's cherry sunburst body, with a black pickguard and light binding, is angled to show the lower bout and bridge.
10 / 28The guitar's cherry sunburst body, with a black pickguard and light binding, is angled to show the lower bout and bridge.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark cherry sunburst finish, cream binding, and a black endpin jack.
11 / 28Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark cherry sunburst finish, cream binding, and a black endpin jack.
The guitar's dark cherry sunburst back and side are visible, with cream binding and a black end pin.
12 / 28The guitar's dark cherry sunburst back and side are visible, with cream binding and a black end pin.
The lower bout of the guitar's dark cherry sunburst body, showing the binding and a small chip on the edge.
13 / 28The lower bout of the guitar's dark cherry sunburst body, showing the binding and a small chip on the edge.
The lower bout and waist of the guitar's dark cherry body, with light binding, showing some finish wear and light scratches.
14 / 28The lower bout and waist of the guitar's dark cherry body, with light binding, showing some finish wear and light scratches.
The lower bout and waist of the acoustic guitar's dark cherry sunburst body, showing the back, side, and cream binding.
15 / 28The lower bout and waist of the acoustic guitar's dark cherry sunburst body, showing the back, side, and cream binding.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard and frets, with a single light-colored dot inlay visible on the side.
16 / 28Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard and frets, with a single light-colored dot inlay visible on the side.
Close-up of the dark fretboard with light strings and frets, showing side dots and a small chip near the 12th fret.
17 / 28Close-up of the dark fretboard with light strings and frets, showing side dots and a small chip near the 12th fret.
A digital caliper measures the string height at the 12th fret of the dark rosewood fretboard, showing 1.89mm.
18 / 28A digital caliper measures the string height at the 12th fret of the dark rosewood fretboard, showing 1.89mm.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark brown neck, showing 0.00 on its display, with tuning pegs visible in the background.
19 / 28A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark brown neck, showing 0.00 on its display, with tuning pegs visible in the background.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's fretboard, displaying "0.90" on its screen, with the frets visible in the background.
20 / 28A digital caliper measures the guitar's fretboard, displaying "0.90" on its screen, with the frets visible in the background.
A digital scale displays "3 lb 13.0 oz" in blue text, partially obscuring the cherry sunburst finish of the guitar body.
21 / 28A digital scale displays "3 lb 13.0 oz" in blue text, partially obscuring the cherry sunburst finish of the guitar body.
Close-up of the guitar's interior, showing a light-colored label with "LG-2 ADJ" stamped on it, against dark wood grain.
22 / 28Close-up of the guitar's interior, showing a light-colored label with "LG-2 ADJ" stamped on it, against dark wood grain.
Close-up of the headstock's top right edge, showing a chip in the black finish revealing the lighter wood underneath.
23 / 28Close-up of the headstock's top right edge, showing a chip in the black finish revealing the lighter wood underneath.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry sunburst body and neck joint, showing a few small chips and scratches in the glossy finish.
24 / 28Close-up of the guitar's cherry sunburst body and neck joint, showing a few small chips and scratches in the glossy finish.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the cherry sunburst finish with numerous fine scratches and a few deeper marks.
25 / 28Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the cherry sunburst finish with numerous fine scratches and a few deeper marks.
Close-up of the guitar's upper body, showing the worn tortoiseshell pickguard with many scratches and a small chip near the bridge.
26 / 28Close-up of the guitar's upper body, showing the worn tortoiseshell pickguard with many scratches and a small chip near the bridge.
Close-up of the lower bout, showing the tortoiseshell pickguard, light cherry sunburst finish, and bridge with white saddle.
27 / 28Close-up of the lower bout, showing the tortoiseshell pickguard, light cherry sunburst finish, and bridge with white saddle.
A close-up of a worn, stained paper tag with "MODEL LG-2 ADJ" printed, partially obscuring the guitar's cherry sunburst body.
28 / 28A close-up of a worn, stained paper tag with "MODEL LG-2 ADJ" printed, partially obscuring the guitar's cherry sunburst body.

Gibson

1961 Gibson LG-2 ADJ Acoustic Guitar Cherry Sunburst Finish w/OSSC

$3,995.00

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Description

1961 Gibson LG-2 ADJ In Cherry Sunburst Finish

This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Very Good+ Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Finish Shows Light Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Some Minor Dings, Marks, And Scratches Visible Throughout As Shown

Hairline Stress Crack Between Sound Hole And Pickguard, Does Not Impact Structural Integrity Of The Guitar And Is Merely Cosmetic

Neck Is Straight, Action At 12th Fret Currently Measures At 3/32" Bass Side And 2/32" Treble Side

All-Original Example, Purchased From A Relative Of The Original Owner

No Top, Back, Or Side Cracks 

Finish Remains Vibrant And Unfaded

Original Frets In Very Good Condition With Minimal Play Wear Visible

Made In Kalamazoo, MI

Mahogany Back And Sides With 2-Piece Spruce Top

Rosewood Bridge With Adjustable Plastic Saddle

Mahogany Neck With Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard And Mother Of Pearl Dot Inlays

Single-Line Kluson Deluxe Strip Tuners With Original Buttons, Treble Side Tuners Slightly Stiff But Fully Functional

24.75" Scale Length

1 11/16" Nut Width

D Shape Neck Profile

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.80"

Neck Depth At 10th Fret: 0.90"

Weighs 3lbs 13oz

Comes As Shown With Original Soft Shell Chipboard Case In Very Good Condition, Original Hang Tag, And Accessories From The Original Owner

Additional Photos Available On Our Website

 

1961 Gibson LG-2 acoustic guitar featuring a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and Gibson’s classic small-body design. Known for its warm, balanced tone, excellent projection, and comfortable playability, the LG-2 is a highly regarded vintage instrument. This 1961 example showcases the craftsmanship and character that have made these guitars favorites among folk, blues, and singer-songwriter musicians for decades.

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