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Gibson Custom Shop Limited Run 1942 LG-2 AJ Thermally Aged Red Spruce/Mahogany 1930s Burst VOS

Gibson Custom Shop Limited Run 1942 LG-2 AJ Thermally Aged Red Spruce/Mahogany 1930s Burst VOS

Serial Number: 23535038

Weight: 4lbs 1oz

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Description

The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 23535038
Product Color: 1930s Burst
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Concert
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Top Material: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Body Binding: 3-Ply Cream Top, Cream Back
Rosette: J-45 Style
Body Notes: Unitone Back & Sides

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck Tint/Color: Unitone
Neck Shape: Advance Jumbo
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Headstock Veneer: .060"Bakelite
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.725" (43.79mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 19 Frets
Neck Joint: Dovetail Neck Joint
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Advanced Jumbo Arrows
Inlay Shape: Custom Symbol
Side Marker Inlay: White Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Mother of Pearl Gibson Small Script (Closed "B") w/AJ Arrows
Neck Binding: None

Electronics

Acoustic Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element VTC
Controls and Switching: Volume & Tone

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Rosewood Sloped Rectangle Closed Slot
Tuning Machines: GA Nickel Scalloped w/Cream Buttons
Fret Wire: Standard Small Crowns
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: Tortoise Teardrop
Truss Rod Cover: Plain Black
Bridge Pins: Bone
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SKU: SB42LGAJPSL1266-23535038

Description

The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 23535038
Product Color: 1930s Burst
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Concert
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Top Material: Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Body Binding: 3-Ply Cream Top, Cream Back
Rosette: J-45 Style
Body Notes: Unitone Back & Sides

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck Tint/Color: Unitone
Neck Shape: Advance Jumbo
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Headstock Veneer: .060"Bakelite
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.725" (43.79mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 19 Frets
Neck Joint: Dovetail Neck Joint
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Advanced Jumbo Arrows
Inlay Shape: Custom Symbol
Side Marker Inlay: White Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Mother of Pearl Gibson Small Script (Closed "B") w/AJ Arrows
Neck Binding: None

Electronics

Acoustic Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element VTC
Controls and Switching: Volume & Tone

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Rosewood Sloped Rectangle Closed Slot
Tuning Machines: GA Nickel Scalloped w/Cream Buttons
Fret Wire: Standard Small Crowns
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: Tortoise Teardrop
Truss Rod Cover: Plain Black
Bridge Pins: Bone