bobouz Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Have been lusting after the new LG-2 American Eagle since it first came out. Buying an acoustic guitar sight unseen is not the norm for me, but with only one left in stock & a coupon price just slightly north of a grand & a half, the trigger was blindly pulled. Interestingly, this instrument was incorrectly advertised as a vintage sunburst. After ordering, I saw pictures of the new sunburst LG-2 Americana model, and truly did not care for the overall look. So thankfully, this guitar turned out to be the natural finish model. After a critical & OCD fueled inspection, I find everything on this little gem to be spot on regarding build quality, and the tone is very sweet & punchy. The neck on this one is not a mild "V" shape as advertised, but is smoothly curved and extremely comfortable. The fretwork is clean and fast. The neck is dead on straight with no twist. The neck angle & corresponding saddle height is right where I like to see it. The top is nicely bookmatched with no runout, the mahogany back & sides (also bookmatched) have a lovely honey colored hue, and the nitro finish is impeccably applied. Interior work is also exceptionally clean. Ren may be gone, but the fellows on the floor are still creating musical magic. My thanks to all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacamartin Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Your assessment is spot on! Congrats on picking up a true Gibson gem. The size, light weight, and that fabulous neck make this little LG a monster with tone and play- ability. I also like the Baggs element w/volume control in the sound hole. Mine is quickly becoming a "go to' every day. Hope yours is too. J.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Thanks J.D. - Been focusing on it's acoustic properties & have yet to plug it in. Just one more thing to look forward to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I still hope they do a lefty run ! JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StijnV Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Thanks for your positive feedback ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 . It's easy to see you're in love with your new babe. Everything fell into place just as you like it - nothing is better than that. Congrats. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Thanks for your positive feedback ! You're welcome, and I greatly appreciate this level of effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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