c.1947 Gibson LG-2H, Sunburst
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At a Glance:
Model: LG-2H
Year: c.1947
Finish: Sunburst
Originality: Originally Hawaiian (square neck), converted to Spanish-style
Construction: 12-fret neck join, heavier X-bracing, reinforced Maple bridge plate
Neck Profile: Large V profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: Later frets with good remaining height
Repairs/Mods: Neck shaved and re-profiled, replacement bridge, changed nut, fretted, changed tuners. Neck refinished as part of the conversion.
Condition: Top cracks to bass side of bridge (low E area) and treble side by pickguard (shrinkage related)
Tuners: Later double-line Kluson 3-a-side
Case: Non-original soft shell case
Nut Width: 47mm
Neck Depth: 1st Fret - 22.7mm | 10th Fret 25.8mm
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
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All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
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c.1947 Gibson LG-2H, Sunburst
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The Gibson LG-2 is one of those models that seems to hit a particular sweet spot in the vintage acoustic world, combining Gibson’s warm, woody, small-body voice with a dry, responsive character and X-bracing for harmonic richness.
Being an LG-2H this example is the Hawaiian equivalent, and would have left the factory with a square neck. As part of it's original spec, it features a 12-fret neck join with the bridge positioned further down the body compared to a typical LG-2. This shift has a noticeable impact on the way the guitar responds, placing the soundhole closer to the centre of the string’s vibration. The result is a slightly different tonal character, with increased volume, rich overtones and a lively, open response that really helps it project. This is aided by the heavier X-bracing and reinforced Maple bridge plate of the Hawaiian model for a more robust setup compared to the standard model.
As part of the conversion the neck has been shaved and re-profiled. It has a wide nut of 47mm perfect for players liking wide string spacing. It has a fairly big V profile neck, frets have been added and retain plenty of height, and the nut has been changed as part of the conversion process. While this clearly moves it away from collector-grade originality, it gives the instrument a second life, perfect for a player looking for old wood, vintage Gibson tone and something with a slightly different spec from the regular model line-up of the period.
There is a replacement bridge fitted, and the guitar shows a couple of top cracks: one to the bass side of the bridge near the low E string, and another to the treble side by the pickguard, consistent with age-related shrinkage. Tuners are later double-line Kluson three-a-side.
For someone after an unusual ’40s Gibson flat-top with a bit of history and a lot of personality, this 40s LG-2H conversion makes a great deal of sense! Comes with a non-original soft shell case.
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At a Glance:
Model: LG-2H
Year: c.1947
Finish: Sunburst
Originality: Originally Hawaiian (square neck), converted to Spanish-style
Construction: 12-fret neck join, heavier X-bracing, reinforced Maple bridge plate
Neck Profile: Large V profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: Later frets with good remaining height
Repairs/Mods: Neck shaved and re-profiled, replacement bridge, changed nut, fretted, changed tuners. Neck refinished as part of the conversion.
Condition: Top cracks to bass side of bridge (low E area) and treble side by pickguard (shrinkage related)
Tuners: Later double-line Kluson 3-a-side
Case: Non-original soft shell case
Nut Width: 47mm
Neck Depth: 1st Fret - 22.7mm | 10th Fret 25.8mm
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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