NEW ARRIVAL Introduced in 1943 the LG1 has become known as the go to post war blues guitar, and a late 40’s example is pretty hard to find. The 00 size Spruce / Mahogany guitar is ladder braced, and that’s what makes the difference. Not as sophisticated sounding as its X braced cousin the LG2, the LG1 has a quicker attack and fade, with more bite and growl. These 40’s examples have a fuller feeling neck, and a dry, woody tone, making it easy to replicate a lot of old blues recordings. The guitar has had the original sunburst top stripped, and a clear nitro overspray, allowing the grain to really show through. As it’s honeyed over the years it contrasts beautifully with the tortoise pickguard. The guitar is in good condition for its age, with heavy pick wear around the soundhole, and either side of the fingerboard. It’s a great player, with a comfortable action, and has an LR Baggs pickup fitted. The guitar comes in a non original hard case.
