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Gibson 1942 Banner LG-2 Reissue, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst

Gibson 1942 Banner LG-2 Reissue, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$4,499
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100
Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst
Acoustic$4,999
No ratings yet
77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst comes out ahead overall — 77 to 74 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson 1942 Banner LG-2 Reissue, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($4,499 vs $4,999)
Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 91)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1942 Banner LG-2 Reissue, Vintage SunburstSongwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst
Overall7477
Build9196
Playability7572
Sound6068
Value6367

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1942 Banner LG-2 Reissue, Vintage SunburstSongwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyRosewood
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsNoneLR Baggs HiFi
Rating——
Price$4,499$4,999
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit—
BackMahoganyRosewood
BindingMulti-ply top, single-ply backMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body FinishThin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOSGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLG-2Songwriter
Body StylesSmall Body—
BracingTraditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, with hide glueTraditional Scalloped Wide X
BridgeRectangle, open slotBelly-up, Ebony, with Mother-of-Pearl Arrow inlays
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CasePeriod Correct CaseHardshell
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl DotsMother of Pearl Diamond Eye
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-bodyCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hot Hide Glue
ModelCSSBLGB42VSMCSSSWRARBL
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardTear DropCustom Line, Tortoise
ProfileHistoricRound
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideMahoganyRosewood
String gauges0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Red SpruceThermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce
Truss Rod CoverBlack2-ply Black Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersGolden AgeGrover Open Back
Under Saddle PickupNoneLR Baggs HiFi
Controls—Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Finish—Gold
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Output Jack—1/4" Endpin
Preamp—LR Baggs HiFi
Strap Buttons—Endpin Jack
Truss rod—Adjustable

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