Gibson L-00 vs LG-2 - Small Body Comparison

Today we compare two small body Gibson models… the L-00 vs the LG-2. Specifically the L-00 Original vs the 50s LG-2 - both newer models in the Gibson lineup. Which one would you choose?
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[@deborahmcalister3936]

I have both. Just sold the L00 and kept the LG2. I found the LG2 more versatile over all.

[@stevengarside]

You lucky thing for having both (!) I have my eye on only one alas. As it's just for fingerpicking I'm more tempted by the smaller L-00 as I love the size and vintage vibe, and want a fundamental tone with less overtones. I have my strumming needs catered for by my OM-16 Martin.

[@Louis_Cypher]

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[@rroman3891]

По-любому.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

L-00 was more in your face but not in a bad way. Both of them are very nice for what they should be used for - blues, folk singer/songwriter styles...

[@muscle99sav]

Literally was just wanting an updated vid for these two

[@anthonyb2334]

I had the good fortune to play an LG-2 from the 50’s while visiting Nashville. It was probably the best small body guitar I’ve ever heard. Thank you for another excellent video

[@RossAllaire]

I grew up with my Mom's. Still the best-sounding acoustic I've ever played.

[@craig1474]

Sound try the Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2. Normally I don’t like Artist models, but this one doesn’t advertise itself as such and has some cool bling upgrades. And the sound is f*cking incredible!! They really nailed it with that model.

[@anthonyb2334]

@@craig1474 thank you for the information!

[@wheninroamful]

I know Robert Johnson was pictured with a Gibson L-1, but help but think of him when i see smaller/parlour sized Gibson's like these. Ive never played them, but would love to somday.

[@ronlight7013]

Fascinating to watch two people discuss two guitars they know so little about.

[@tobytootimes7639]

Good luck to anyone trying to keep up with Gibson models/names.

[@michelneraymusic]

Do you mean that as a compliment?

[@ronlight7013]

@@michelneraymusic well, it is fascinating in its purest sense.

[@quintonking9960]

I like to think of it as an exhibition of symmetrical ignorance!

[@michelneraymusic]

@@quintonking9960 That's a-bout right.

[@mikeneff922]

Both have that Gibson sound but I like the looks of the L-OO as far a small guitars go, the LG-2 looks more like a not quite all there small dread to me..

[@scalwi]

I agree -- love the look of the L-00

[@fo76]

I guess I could be happy with any of these two... given the choice, I'd probably take the LG-2, I like the sweeter, less aggressive sound...

[@frogblues]

The LG-2 has just a little bit of that J45 low end thump to my ear and the L-00 does not. Both sound great but that's the biggest difference.

[@thainanjoao8631]

Amazing job guys!!!

[@al4116]

Martin puts out a 000-42 that's just awesome, then gilds the lily by putting out a 000-42 Modern Deluxe that's just better! I need both! Help! Ha, ha. Thanks guys, great video!!!😁

[@bigmac51290]

I can't believe they haven't made a new LG-0 since mahogany is gaining a ton of popularity. I don't think anyone would fault them for making them xbraced as opposed to the original ladder bracing.

[@freddieblue6351]

I think, I might be wrong…Lg2 = forward shift bracing like J-35, L-00 X bracing standard like J-45.

[@texhaines9957]

Great comparison! Really like the LG-2, similar to an Iris OG. How close is this to Martin CEO-7? Thanks Quinton and Paul!

[@TheAcousticLetter]

Very similar body size, different sound of course, Martin vs Gibson sound. -Chad

[@bigmac51290]

I expect the CEO-7 has a longer scale length which would make all the difference.

[@john15333]

I played several LG2s along with several different J45s. There's no question that the J45 is the superior guitar. It's not the "boom" of a bigger body, it's just a more balanced and "american" sound. LG2 is cool for sure, but I wouldn't consider it as a primary guitar. Good for a collector to add to the collection.

[@fuzzyfuzzwuz]

how about some finger picking? :) every one of these videos is the same americana strumming flatpicking stuff.... it's not bad but just gets repetitive I think.

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Agreed. and no strumming please.

[@michaelenosmusic]

I really want an LG-2 in my life. *sigh* Someday.

[@MaryLouNajera]

Which of these has the most comfortable neck for a person with petite hands? I'm used to playing a J50 with a 1 11/16" nut width and super flat neck profile. Thanks!

[@michaelbobson6375]

Hii! The L00 Original or standard have less depth to the neck than does the 50s LG2. I've had several of both of em. Be well

[@mojessedax9089]

what string gauge and make do you use???

[@thomasknapp7236]

Someone choose for me. I'm tired of looking. I'm just getting into fingerstyle. Been playing for years. I have Martin D28. Love it. I have a Gibson Songwriter. I'm selling the Gibson to get a more comfortable smaller guitar for fingerstyle. I'm between the Martin 000-28ec and the Gibson L-00. I like thumpy bass as well. HELLLLP

[@woodandstoneroom]

I've had both... sold my L 00 and kept the LG-2. It's just a smidge more balanced overall to me, definitely bigger on the bottom end. The neck on the 50's is really great too...

[@jeffhildreth9244]

000-28EC hands down.

[@larryloebig]

Are the neck specs the same?

[@christhompson5553]

No, the LG-2 is a chunky neck and L-00 is slim taper.

[@John-wr6yo]

Eastman beats gibson at its own game. East man makes some very good small vintage gibson style guirars . Down to the red spruce tops,long slot is saddles,and black sunburst varnish finishes. A very good value ,and exelent playability and sonic power.

[@MrStringpicker]

But they don't sound like a Gibson.

[@John-wr6yo]

@MrStringpicker nothing is going to sound like a gibson,except a gibson. Of course duh... because they are gibsons. Not all consumers can afford an overpriced american made gibson,that is if there still is such a thing. The attraction of the eastman company products is that first of all they are affordable . Thier red spruce tops and torrifactions are more affordable than the big three other major producers. I got tired of gibson just being one way sbout thier products. Just about the same neck profile on all of thier guitars,and red dyed lacquer finish tops. I confess i am a sucker for a gibson banner j45 ,or j55 . Alot of the attraction of the gibson acoustics are adornments and the hype of bling. They are finally producing guitars that sound real good with red spruce tops,but the price is unbelievable,and on alot of them they still come out of the case with plastic bridge pins and shitty plastic ivorioid bindings. For what you pay for todays gibson ,there better not be any pladtic on them at all,and they better do everything short of walking and talking.

[@johnwashburn3793]

They look like me CEO 7,but sound so diff

[@richardlucascronley5128]

Pretty much what the CEO7 is based on, it’s a Gibson made by Martin. That’s part of what makes it so great. But, the longer scale and Adirondack top of the CEO7 makes them a completely different beast.

[@johnwashburn3793]

@Richard Lucas Cronley Yes, I am aware. I imagine that the wider nut of the CEO 7 would make more of a difference to most players than the 24.9 over the 24.75 scale length, but my wife would say "size matters"

[@jeffhildreth9244]

CFM 4 is as much a plagiarist as is Bob Dylan.

[@timelwell7002]

Jazz guitarist Mike Moreno has an older small-body Gibson, and he has a magnetic pickup in the soundhole. I have no idea what amps and pedals he uses, but he manages to make it sound like a jazz guitar, nd I'd be very interested to know how he has achieved this feat. Here's a link to a video of him accompanying jazz singer Gretchen Parlato in a NY jazz club: kzbin.info?search_query=gretchen+parlato+live+at+the+cachaca+club+in+ny+cminor7add9th

[@mikebeaumont7558]

Gee, you guys really are stepping all over one another and dont seem to have it together. The differences are much more considerable. Hide Glue and a torrified adi top changes everything dramatically, certainly the price by $1500. And I don’t think the same appointments are currently available on the L00. Hides glue et al

[@billmcdonald3561]

Vague!

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[@wheninroamful]

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[@twinrock54]

Try a Collings C10 sometime. I have two with different tops. Love them both.

[@Monroenewhome]

That's enough out of you professor

[@daciuk8]

Gibson are making too many versions of the same guitar,coming from a Gibson lover,it’s becoming too confusing 😵‍💫

[@robert9360]

Fender does the same thing with current telecaster. Seems there's no such thing as an American Standard anymore...

[@kuttermclaughlin3631]

They won’t stop as long as there’s demand for it

[@jeffhildreth9244]

And consider Gibson's consistently inconsistent quality and obscene pricing.

[@MrCrystalcranium]

Nothing to choose between these two guitars...remarkable the sounds are so similar.

[@tacosaretasty]

Both are awesome. I have a feeling that the L-00 in this video is a particularly good one while the LG-2 is an average example. My LG-2 is rich and full and I think sounds bigger than the L-00 in this video. I have an L-00 sized guitar as well, and while it is very loud for its size, my LG-2 has more “big guitar” character to the sound. Essentially, you need both!

[@rockypowers7623]

Thanks guys. I’ve been wanting to see this comparison. I have an L-00 Standard and really like it.

[@Richard_Lush]

I had a original 1936 L-00 but sold it (regret it to this day) bought a Gibson Blues King which is basically a L-00 but I’ll tell you it was crap compared to the original. Neck was wrong and sounded bland. Maybe custom shop stuff with aged top and correct neck profile will be better.

[@stevengarside]

Great comparison as I've been looking at both models. In the side-by-side at the end of the video, the L-00 seems warmer and more balanced, with more pronounced mids. Personally, on this showing I prefer it to the LG-2 as I don't like brightness and want a bit more compression. The L-00 vintage headstock script is also a definite bonus, along with the darker burst.

[@jeffhildreth9244]

The LG-2 with an inlaid peghead script beats out stenciled paint.

[@BaktaBak3]

Gibson 50's LG-2 is like a shrunk down J45.

[@PC-iv5so]

Never thought I'd like the smaller L-00 but.. I was digging to the more distinct sound of L-00 sound here. both great!

[@jeffhayes605]

I sure hate Gibson but they are my favorite guitars. I own 3 custom shops and a 69 es 150 dcw. Nothing else speaks to me. The 10 best guitars I’ve played that I don’t own were all Gibsons and also the 10 worst. Just have to play a few.

[@bigmac51290]

They are definitely the most hit or miss guitar manufacturer.

[@richardlucascronley5128]

I play more meh martins than anything.. it’s rare I hear one that has a standout tone , but I think my ear just loves short scale

[@holmes44k44]

Great comparison 🙏. You guys are just fantastic !

[@ic_1234]

Hey, could you guys please compare a gibson j45 with a martin d28? I know, different woods, but they are both the most popular models for these two popular brands, and you could explain to us the difference between rosewood vs mahogany and the classic gibson sound vs the classic martin sound. Thanks a lot from Brazil!!

[@IanBroon1]

Would love to hear the difference between these two and the B-25

[@BobDorfman]

As I recall, the B-25 was intended to be an entry level guitar with laminated sides. It didn’t sell as well as the more expensive LG-2, so they brought back the LG.

[@pld427]

I think the LG-00 sounds a bit deeper and more resonant than the LG-2, which surprises me cuz it’s a bit smaller.

[@easyvocalharmony5680]

The L-00 has a smoother, more gentle on the ears kind of sound to me.

[@GTRJohn13]

2 GREAT guitars!!!

[@paulchinn5981]

Big difference inthem 2 guitars. L-00 sounds much better and clearer for some reason.

[@DLH.23]

Both beautiful. Thank you

[@DB-rr1eo]

I like them both.

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Is it possible to order both of these guitars, and try them for a week or so, and then decide which one i want to keep, and which to send back to you guys??

[@mariodriessen9740]

I've never heard an LG-2 that disappointed me. I love the sound of those guitars. It may be the only acoustic guitar sound I still miss in my relatively small collection. I don't know, I just love the LG-2! ❤️

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[@larryl1427]

Love this video. The Gibsons are great and the Martins are too. Can't beat it.

[@dannylooney7348]

First of all, You guys are just the cutest couple. Paul and Quentin, thanks for this review….and all the reviews and comparisons that you do. I’ve been wanting one of those guitars. I love my J45’s and Gibsons in general, but yeah. It’s great to see people that sell guitars that are truly crazy about guitars. Again, thanks, y’all for all you do!