Gibson Custom Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst with Hardshell Case

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Gibson Custom’s Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western brings together the earthy charm of a vintage small-body acoustic with the stage-ready practicality today’s players rely on. Inspired by the Denver-based folk artist’s own well-loved LG-2 and Country Western models, it pairs an Adirondack red spruce top with a mahogany body for a punchy, focused voice that suits everything from folk fingerpicking to the soulful, dynamic strumming Rateliff is known for. The comfortable 24.75” scale and bound mahogany neck feature split parallelogram inlays and a classic Gibson headstock adorned with block logo and crown, all wrapped in a warm, vintage sunburst gloss finish.

Modern performance touches blend seamlessly with tradition, including LR Baggs VTC electronics with discreet soundhole-mounted controls — Nathaniel’s preferred layout for maintaining the guitar’s clean aesthetic while still being fully gig-ready. Nickel Gotoh Keystone tuners, a bone nut and saddle, and a hardshell case round out a thoughtfully crafted instrument that reflects both Gibson Custom’s historic craftsmanship and Rateliff’s broad musical range. Available now at Haggerty's Music, this guitar ships with a hardshell case for convenient transport and premium protection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: LR Baggs VTC
• Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: LG-2
• Top Material: Adirondack Red Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Top Color: Vintage Sunburst
• Back & Sides Material: Mahogany
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding Material: Multi-Ply Top, Single-Ply Back Cream
• Rosette: Multi-Strip Cream and Black

Neck

• Neck Profile: V
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.917" at 1st Fret, 0.987" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Parallelogram
• Fingerboard Binding: Single-Ply Cream
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-1/8" at Bridge
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
• Headstock: Solid
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
• Headplate Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Rectangular, Closed Slot
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: White
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.73"
• Tuners: Nickel Gotoh Keystone
• Pickguard: Tortoise Teardrop

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: LR Baggs VTC
• Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 22955050
• Manufacture Date: 2025