Gibson LG-0 1962

The Gibson LG-0 was introduced in 1958 as the entry-level model in Gibson’s small-body LG range. It kept things simple, with an all-mahogany body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, short Gibson scale length and ladder bracing. Compared with the spruce-topped LG models, the LG-0 has a drier and more direct sound, with the woody midrange you would expect from a small all-mahogany Gibson.

This 1962 example is in great condition with no horror stories. Bridge has been changed because the guitar has had a pickup installed. Pickup works and sounds good, but we can’t establish exactly what pickup it is. Pickguard has also been changed, and the original 3 on a plate tuners have been changed to Kluson-style tuners.

Overall, the guitar sounds just right and plays great. Includes original chipboard case.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Gibson LG-0
Year: 1962
Made in: USA
Body shape: Small-body flat-top
Top: Solid mahogany
Back and sides: Solid mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck joint: 14th fret
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard inlays: Dot
Scale length: 629mm
Nut width: Approx. 43mm
Frets: 20
Bracing: Ladder bracing
Bridge: Replacement rosewood bridge
Rosette: Single-ring soundhole rosette
Binding: Single-ply body binding
Tuners: Replacement Kluson-style
Hardware: Nickel
Finish: Natural nitrocellulose lacquer
Electronics: Installed pickup, exact model unknown
Case: Original chipboard case