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The Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western guitar is the signature acoustic-electric of the American singer-songwriter. Rateliff's music, both solo and with the Night Sweats, incorporates a uniquely appealing blend of folk, soul, Americana and R&B. This Gibson LG-2 Western is a blend of Rateliff's own vintage Gibson LG-2 and Country Western, with a smaller-sized mahogany body and red spruce top deliver vintage-approved tone. A mahogany neck features split parallelogram inlays, and the headstock is crowned with a mother-of-pearl Gibson block logo and Crown inlay, a nod to the Country Western. Volume and tone controls of the onboard L.R. Baggs VTC electronics are mounted at the bottom of the soundhole, per hiss preferences; the L.R. Baggs pickup makes the Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western stage-ready, right out of the included hardshell case.
Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst
Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst
Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

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  • Spruce top and mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck with Historic V profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • L.R. Baggs VTC

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Body
  • Body type: Non-Cutaway
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
Neck
  • Neck shape: Historic V
  • Nut width: 1.725"
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Number of frets: 20
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: L.R. Baggs
Other
  • Tuning machines: Gotoh
  • Orientation: Right-handed
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Country of origin: United States

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5

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Best Medium Body Acoustic in the Market!
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Best Uses
  1. Jamming3
  2. Practicing3
  3. Recording3
  4. Small Venues3
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. Limited Edition!1
  2. None.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play3
  2. Good Audio3
  3. Good Feel3
  4. Consistent2
  5. Stays In Tune2

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Just order it already

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byChris

    fromAsheville

    If you want a smaller guitar that sounds great and has a strong voice, this is it. I have played dozens of Martins and quite a few Gibsons so I know what I like. This LG2 Western feels like a custom guitar. I had a warranty issue and Gibson made it right. Stuff happens. It ain't the guitars fault.

  • Best Medium Body Acoustic in the Market!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJulio

    fromBrea, CA

    Best acoustic by far I've played in 28 years, everything about it is amazing. Lucky to have found one since Gibson Customer Service verbally told me not expected to make any more since its a Limited Edition. The wood used on this guitar and the thick depth on the LG2 WESTERN gives it an amazing acoustic tone. Wow!

  • This is not the guitar I originally wanted.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byTory

    fromFort Smith, AR

    Not the guitar I originally wanted but very quickly became the only guitar I wanted. Way more attractive in real life, plays like no other, sounds amazing and is very comfortable due to the size. Comes ready to play, setup straight from Gibson. The L.R. that it comes with is perfect for the sound. Rateliff and Gibson, you absolutely killed this.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCameron

    fromFoley, AL

    Do you have an estimated date of when these will be in stock again? Thank you.

    Do you have an estimated date of when these will be in stock again? Thank you.

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