Introducing the new love of my life....

Rodders · #1 07-19-2008, 07:18 PM

Today is a joyous day in the Rodders household, as I have taken delivery and ownership of a 1952 Gibson LG-2. As country blues is my main music of choice, I thought I should get a guitar that fits the bill - and this one certainly does that.

You can definitely see it's been played, but it's in good condition - and it has an incredible sound which breaths an extra bit of life into my playing. Anyway here's a couple of pics for those that are interested.

paulgraham007 · #2 07-19-2008, 08:07 PM

loverrly, what is the tone like after 56 years? what strings are you going to put on it?
Whats the first song you played on it

Rodders · #3 07-19-2008, 08:42 PM

It sounds incredible - it has quite a mellow but suprsingly loud vibe. The LG-2 is by no means the most desirable of vintage Gibsons - but they are becoming more sought after. I love it. I think the first song it asked me to play on it was 'Delia' - I even played it with my pinkie anchored, and just used my thumb and index finger!!

Scanbran · #4 07-19-2008, 11:36 PM

That is a lovely piece of wood

Roop · #5 07-20-2008, 12:52 PM

It's older than me!!!
Very nice looking guitar... congratulations!
Pinkie planting and playing with thumb and index finger... Stefan G will be pleased!

ocarolan · #6 07-20-2008, 01:56 PM

Well, as a 1949 model myself I have to say that your slightly younger guitar is wearing a lot better than I am! Congratulations! Looks lovely - I really like smaller guitars, and since seeing and hearing John Hiatt playing one I have also been in love with early sunburst small Gibsons. A quick recording would be nice......
Keith

ocarolan · #7 07-22-2008, 02:39 PM

Love of your life? More like a dirty weekend ;-) - I've just seen it on eBay - you shouldn't tempt me like that!! Good luck with the sale anyway.
Keith

Rodders · #8 07-22-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ocarolan

Love of your life? More like a dirty weekend ;-) - I've just seen it on eBay - you shouldn't tempt me like that!! Good luck with the sale anyway.
Keith

I know, I know, I feel awful. I've fallen out of love. It is a great guitar, but it's just not quite right. Back to Avalon I think.......

Scanbran · #9 07-22-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ocarolan

Love of your life? More like a dirty weekend ;-) - I've just seen it on eBay - you shouldn't tempt me like that!! Good luck with the sale anyway.
Keith

Aww no! Now I've looked it up too

Need to be strong

Rodders · #10 07-22-2008, 02:59 PM

Go on..... Treat yourselves....

Just kidding. It's terrible this GAS lark. I've got it bad, real bad.