Gibson LGO Acoustic

This guitar was my brothers and was bought from Lees Music in Yakima Wa around 1961. I bought it from my brother in 1973 and played it literally thousands of hours. First three frets have had work done, as they were dished form years of constant playing. Rose wood fret board has been filled once, and is going to need it again. I???ve played this lots! Finish is crazed and scratched some, but is all stock original, nothing changed. Shines great with a little Martin wax at string changes. The LGO is stamped inside the sound hole about ?? in high with black die. Numbers on neck block are T5378_14. Black pick guard, turtle shell looking binding, rosewood wood bridge came on this guitar from the store. Black plactic pegs to hold the strings, open klusons original tuners. Missing one tuner sleeve. This is a mahogany small box guitar with a mahogany neck with tress rod, and the neck is perfectly straight. Plays great, I love the string spacing and the nice round neck, very comfortable close action (been tuned,) I play lots of bar chords on this box. All wood is solid, 20 frets, good to play to fret ten. Made in USA, no electronics, small box, a simple well made guitar.

The small box does not project like a jumbo or dreadnaught, but that is not what it is designed for. It can be moderately loud, however I mostly finger pic this box, sometimes use a flexible pick. Strumming is sweet as well. I have used all kinds of strings, but think that for the wood used and the size of the box, Elixirs light gage are great. DAderio Phosphorous bronze lights are very good as well. Highs are just awesome. Mids strong and mellow, smooth, defined, the lows are good, not great, not what you would get from a big box. I like the sound better then the Martin 16 and Seagull my niece has by far. No comparison. Bluegrass, Jimmy Page style finger picking. Ian Anderson would love this thing. Country, folk, rock.

My guitar is sterling in its construction. The tuners are not the best, but once in tune it stays in tune. Neck is excellent, and fitted to the body perfectly. Absolutely no gap or seam anywhere. The two-piece back is perfect. The seam is so tight that it is barely discernable. I don???t think I have seen a new Martin or Gibson anywhere that is nicer period. Wood is nice tight-grained Mahogany. There are no workmanship issues with this guitar. The pick guard is black plastics, and though durable, I wish it were tortuous shell. At this point I would not change it. I have had the action tuned, and it is almost as good as a electric with good action. Bar chord away!No flaws.

The LGO is a tank. I have been careful with mine, bit this thing is tough. All the hardware is original and works great. Like I said above the tuners are open and somewhat hard to turn, but rock solid and stays in tune. Nothing has even loosened up on this thing. If you miced or put a pickup in this thing it would be a gigging wonder.
I have been picking over 35 years with this, my only box. I want nothing more from this ol' girl. Yes I always wanted a big jumbo box, .J45 Gibson, but I just couldn't stop playing this thing, she???s my lifelong companion. Nice size, great action, love the neck; don???t have to do anything to keep it playing good and the sound just amazes me. Stolen or lost. My two most valued objects, my bible and this box.

The LGO is a tank. I have been careful with mine, but still droped it a couple of times, and it is scratched up some, but this thing is tough. All the hardware is original and works great. Like I said above the tuners are open and somewhat hard to turn, but rock solid and stays in tune. Nothing has even loosened up on this thing. If you miced or put a pickup in this thing it would be a gigging wonder. Though the finish is almost fifty years old, I still get remarks like "Pretty box", and it is still really nice looking. I don't need no stinkin' backup!

Havn't nededed it. Will email and try to find out when this was made.

I have been playing sisce 1972. Had a Hagstrom, Aria, National Montgomery Wards Mandolin from the 20's and while this other boxes were good, this is the one I still have and will never part with. I kept the mandolin too! I do have an old 1965 Decca Garagemaster, (just love that name,) and it plays amazingly well. Vintage is hard to beat.I have been picking over 35 years with this. I want nothing more from this ol' girl. Yes I always wanted a big jumbo box, .J45 Gibson, but I just couldn't stop playing this thing, she???s my lifelong companion. Nice size, great action, love the neck; don???t have to do anything to keep it playing good and the sound just amazes me. My two most valued objects, my bible and this box. My little brunette baby is irreplaceable. I will take this somewhere and try amping it, but would never voilate anything on her to gain electronics.

This guitar was my brothers and was bought from Lees Music in Yakima Wa around 1961. I bought it from my brother in 1973 and played it literally thousands of hours. Gone through a few frets, and have had the nut replaced once. Mahogany fret board has been filled once, and is getting to the point that it needs it done again. The work was done by someone that Taylor music recommended. I like Taylor; he's honest and has always been square. Finish is crazed some, but is all stock original, nothing changed. The LGO is stamped inside the sound hole about ?? in high with black die. No numbers any ware. Black pick guard, turtle shell looking binding, rosewood wood bridge came on this guitar from the store. Black pegs to hold the strings, open original tuners. Missing one tuner sleeve. This is a mahogany small box guitar with a mahogany neck with tress rod, and the neck is perfect. Plays great, I love the string spacing and the nice round neck, very comfortable.

The small box will not project like a jumbo or dreadnaught, but that is not what it is designed for. It can be moderately loud, however I mostly finger pic this box, sometimes use a flexible pick. Strumming is sweet as well. I have used all kinds of strings, but think that for the wood used and the size of the box, Elixirs medium gages are great. DAderio Phosphorous bronze are very good as well. Highs are just awesome. Mids very mellow, smooth, defined, the lows are good, not great, not what you would get from a big box. There are few guitars that I have heard that I like the sound better, a custom Taylor Rosewood and Spruce that cost $3000.00. Also a big black custom Jumbo at Boogieman music in Ellensburg, (great store,) 2000.00. However I think the action (mine has been tuned,) was close to these two all time fav guitars. Rich and bright, bit not huge bass.

This is a well-done guitar in almost every category. The tuners are not the best, but once in tune it stays in tune. Neck is excellent, and fitted to the body perfectly. Absolutely no gap anywhere. The bookmark on the back is perfect, and the seam is so tight that it is barely discernable. I don???t think I have seen a new Martin or Gibson anywhere that is nicer period. Wood is nice tight-grained Mahogany. There are no issues with this guitar, the workmanship is superb. The pick guard is black plastics, and though durable, I wish it were tortuous shell. At this point I would not change it.

The LGO is a tank. I have been careful with mine, bit this thing is tough. All the hardware and finish is original and works excellent. Like I said above the tuners are open and somewhat hard to turn, but rock solid and this really stays in tune. Nothing has even loosened up on this thing. If you miced or put a pickup in this thing it would be a gigging wonder. A 10 it not high enough. I own nothing that is as solid and faithful as this guitar.

Gibson is reputed to have good customer support. I have toyed with the thought of driving to Boseman and dropping it off and having them do the next tuneup, but I think I will just take it to Black Bear in Yakima WA. I have talked with Gibson a time or two about refinishing, and they were great.

II have been picking over 35 years with this, my only box. I want nothing more from this ol' girl. Yes I would like that big black jumbo box at Boogieman music, ...but I just couldn't stop playing this thing. Sounds too good. Stolen or lost, irreplaceable I have not seen any nicer LGO, and I have looked. Other then a few great dog, and one fine girl, this is my best friend. My two most valued objects, my bible and this box.

1965 LGO. This is one great guitar. I bought it on ebay a few months back. Looks brand new, came with the cheap aligator case and the original hang tag. One top crack that was repaired very well, and one ding on the front are the only cosmetic blemishes. One very interesting aspect of this guitar is a black strip about 1/2 inch thick on both side of the body where the neck joins. I was told that union guys would do different things every now again depending on who the shop steward was. It looks pretty cool however it got there.

The sound is amazing, now. It had the cheap plastic bridge which was, of course, pulling up. I had it replaced with a rosewood bridge, and a bone nut and saddle took the place of their plastic counterparts. Those improvements coupled with a minty set of Elixer custom lights, and this thing sounds amazing. Stays in tune suprisingly well considering the old open Kluson tuners. I have tried plugging it in with a soundhole pickup that I borrowed from a friend. It does pretty well through my Crate. I haven't had much time to play around with it though.

With the new bridge, the action is perfect. The neck is straight as an arrow, and I get comprable sound no matter where I play on the fretboard. Contrary to other posts, this guitar has very good projection and sustain. Of course it won't sound like a $1500 Taylor like one guy mentioned, but it holds its own for a 42 year old guitar.

This guitar is an absolute tank. I don't bang it around, but I also don't keep it in a glass case. This guitar was meant to be played, and It gets alot of time.

I went to Black Bear Guitars in Yakima, WA to get the bridge and nut/saddle. I highly reccommend this place to anyone in the WA area. It is a great shop, and I only paid $100 for the work done. I contacted Gibson via their website to see how much the same work would cost at their repair shop, and the quote was around $350. Not to mention I would have to ship it and it would take a couple months.

I love this guitar. I would like to get my hands on another. Preferably one that is a beater that I can take out camping and such. This one is in such good shape that I don't like to take it outside. I would be extreemly pissed off if something happened to it.

I bought this Guitar about 13 year ago for 100.00. Its a 1966 Lgo Gibson. This guy said it was his first guitar and wanted it to go to a good home.I like the thin neck along with light mahogany wood. Tuners are cheap , body is light.

I like the sound because its different than alot of guitars out there. I play a Taylor which sounds so chrisp and loud and clear. but this one just begs to be played out doors near a camp fire or on a long road trip where you don't bring your 1500.00 or more guitars with you. It does play chords real well soft and smooth.

This guitar feels so good. It really becomes a part of you. Its not bulky or heavy. Its thin neck enable you to wrap your fingers around the neck and play with confidence.

This guitar looks fragile but it seems to have lasting over 40 years without much of any problems. playing live might not be the best for this one. This guitar is one that you pass around to a bunch of good friends and each play there classic favorite.

I do need to bring it in and have a little work done on her.

I think I'll keep this one. If I lost it I would consider another. It really has been a good ole friend. I think gibson has the best old guitars out there. There really also a solid investment. if you see one out there you like buy It! and enjoy!

late 60's with mahogany top. a small acoustic. mine is "weathered" with lots of finish/binding cracks and lines. structurally it is as sound as the day it was birthed. it had been well maintained (from a playability standpoint). it is compact and very light. i like it.

this guitar DOES NOT project. my Taylor 420R will blast into wimpering submission. HOWEVER,..it has a very sweet and gentle "singing" quality that articulates very well. it's soft and comforting,..kinda like yer grandma whispering into your ear. i really like the LGO for delicate finger picking and light strumming.

mine is set up perfectly. i guess i should thank the previous owner for that. the finish is "aged" (but that i expect..it is over 30 years old).

this guitar requires a gentle touch. i would only play live if seated comfortably on a stool. the tuners are pretty cheap. the bridge seems a bit cheap as well. i'd rather just keep it in the bedroom studio.

Gibson?? who are they? like most MEGA-HUGE companies i'd just rather own items from their "days of yore" than try to get an answer from them.

this is a sweet little guitar with a warm heart. i would miss it terribly if an asteroid crashed through my roof and pulverized it.

I've had this guitar for a week. It was made in 1966 and has the original vintage cardboard case and owner's documents. These identify it as a Gibson LG0 but it is in many ways atypical. Standard 14 frets at the join. A spruce top (the store called this a "rare" feature on an LGO) with white ivoroid type top binding material. The neck, back, and sides appear to be mahogany. I've read that the LGO's sides are laminates but,if so,these have held up very well and I'm not sure they are actually laminates. The fret board is rosewood, looks more like Brazilian than East Indian. The crumby adjustable bridge looks like rosewood too, unless it's actually faux-rosewood plastic (did they make 'realistic' faux wood-look plastic back in 1966?). Original cheap Klausen open, three to a side tuners on this short scale beater. I'm used to vintage, beefy Martin necks so this feels thin to my hands.

I bought it as a travel guitar and to have an acoustic Gibson to get that great old 30's - 40's cheap guitar blues sound. I do a lot of Robert Johnson, Gary Davis, etc. and this has the right sound. Unlike Martins, my reference, the LGO stresses the fundamental note(s) with little resonance and very little sustain. But the balance and purity of tone are superb. It is not a loud guitar, but very sweet and well suited to finger picking.

The action is great, good Gibson feel. The spruce top looks pretty good by today's standards, straight, medium spaced grain. The mahogany looks like older mahogany--better than what I see mostly today. There's some sloppy gluing visible inside, sort of a Gibson trademark I guess. All in all not bad for a cheapo student guitar.

This guitar has made it through forty years despite ladder bracing, tacky bridge, cheap tuners and all. The finish is dull (satin?) but I don't think that reflects age as much as cheapness. I don't gig anymore but, if I did, I would use this for certain styles (guess what!). My backup would be my 1971 000-18.

I've played since 1962. This guitar is what I was looking for to do and play what I want to do and play. I would not be my 'only guitar' but I'd replace it with a good-as-can-be match if anything goes wrong. It has that vintage Gibson sound and nifty low action that I've always loved. Hard to find anything else this old, this opened-up, and this sweet in this good a condition on the market at a reasonable price, I know, I looked--so laminate(?) be damned, it's a real sweetie.

1967 Gibson LGO Acoustic Guitar.
Solid Mahogany Top
Tuners are kinda cheap
Plastic brige

Great overall sound
Very rich sound although doesn't carry as well as I would like
I love playing country music with it.

Action was a little high, I had a professional sand down the bridge
Finish is great, it's a beautiful guitar for being almost 40 years old.

Guitar plays well.
I have played better and worse.
It's never had any problems, soldid guitar.

This guitar was bought by my grandfather for my mother. Passed down to my sister, and then to me. It's a great guitar. The sound is decent, and it's beautiful. I had it appraised with ideas to buy a new Alvarez which would have better sound and a pickup. It was appraised at $500.00 dollars at Daves Guitar Shop in LaCrosse, WI. The dealer told me to keep it and never sell it.

1965 LG0
Mahogany back sides and top
Solid wood Satin finish

The sound was dull when I bought it used 12 years ago. I bought it to learn to play. The neck is wide and flat with really nice frets.I had it in the closet for 10 years after my wife got me a Washburn for my birthday.Last week I took it to a shop and had the old plastic bridge replaced with ebony. I also had a bone saddle and nut installed. It sounds like a different guitar.Not loud, but really sweet.

My guitar tech did a nice job with the work.The LG0 always played easy with the style of neck it has.

It's a really solid guitar.Seems like it will last forever.

No need for support.

Been playing mandolin, fiddle,and guitar for about 12 years.If this were lost I would look for another.The neck, and sound of this baby are sweeeet.If you get one I would highly recomend changing the plastic bridge to wood.

First I want to tell this is a plain mahogany guitar that I turned into a spyder bridge, round neck, dobro for slide blues. This opens up a whole new realm of features to a guitar that really had little. For those who are interested. I put a perferated polished stainless steel screen under the original sound hole for half moon, cyclopse effect.

As a dobro it is fantastic. As a Guitar it was about a 6. That is why I took a chance and converted it. To my surprise it turned out great. It sings the blues or blue grass.

Bought this guitar used around 1973. Was a little rough then. I think my chop job is quite good and the intonation is exellant. It's not fair to rate your own work.

Built like a tank.

The company is either laughing at this or preparing to launch a new line. If they heard this they probably would

Been playing about 35 yrs. Own too much gear to list. I wish I hadn't waited so long to convert this to a dobro. This guitar set and collected dust for neerly 20 yrs. Went from the worst acoustic in my stable to one awsome dobro.

I'm pretty sure that my LGO is also 1964 or so. Never really been able to pin down the exact date. I pulled mine off a pile of dusty old acoustics at the great Chicago Store music shop in downtown Tucson Arizona back in 1993. I've played it consistently ever since. Travelled all over the place with it. Love it to death. Mine's solid top like the rest. Small yet bulky. Excellent sized fretboard for people with small hands. And the overall size has got to be 10-20% smaller than most guitars. My finish was natural. There were several old repairs. And I myself had overseen an installment of new support ribs in the body owing to a crack from a camping trip.

I play a lot of old-time folksy stuff... actually, a lot of the same kind of music this guitar was probably built for originally. And while I accept some of the comments of the others on this board I do have to say the my LGO has definitely become my primary instrument over the years. I love it for its size, compactness, and feel. I love it for its elderly style and simple grace. Sonically, to be fair, I've heard a lot of my friends play on it and they don't get much bite at all. Me, maybe cause of all the practice, I can get a lot of what I need out of it. Generally, I prefer the strings to be deadened anyhow. So I think it's solid, thunkness is good for me.

Tons of flaws from lots of action over the years. Kept having to replace the plastic saddle pegs. Had to replace a support rib on the inside as well.

Super durable. I backpacked for 11 months with this thing. The finish is good to last.

Too long ago to apply.

I've been playing over 15 years and have grown really attached to this guitar despite knowing that it was not a luxury piece. This guitar is eccentric and timeless, not like a lot of other ones out there.

Quite plain. Solidly built with a thin neck. So solid, almost no sound escapes.

Back when I got this guitar Gibson was doing good work so no problem there.

I had an LGO years ago when I wanted a Guild but couldn't afford one. I must tell you, as someone who has played since 1966, the LGO was bar none, the worst sounding accoustic guitar I've ever played. I traded in an $80 Goya and found myself regretting it. I'm not a luthier but I think the utter deadness was caused by the mahogony top, instead of using spruce. Of course, Gibson is the king of the "no frills" manufacturers (meaning unless you spend a lot you're gonna get a very plain instrument) but using a mahogony top was one corner that should never have been cut.

I have had it for about 15 years. My father purchased at a flea market for $20. My lutherer told me it was a Kalamazoo model. I am not a great guitar player, I am a drummer by trade. I write a lot of music and I add accoustic guitar to my demo tracks in my home Protools studio. This guitar is great to just pick up and work out melodies and ideas.

Since I use it mostly to strum out basic ideas...it is perfect. Nice full warm mahogany sound. Really nice on single note sounds. I do use it to record sometimes...I mostly use my Taylor 410 for my tracks.

Nice...easy to play. The neck width is great since I don't have the best finger agility.

This thing is bullet proof.

1959 model, purchased used in 1980. American made (Kalamazoo? Chattanooga?). All solid mahogany--top, back, sides (one-pc. back as far as I can tell). No fancy trim exc.for tortoise top binding. Tortie pickup (orig. screws). Had stabilized top crack, so I felt no compunctions abt. replacing the bent, creaky Klusons with Gotohs. RW fingerboard, mahog. bridge (stained ebony, finally cracked at pinholes--currently being replaced w/RW). Built like a rowboat, Not a satin finish but none too glossy either (it was someone's beach/picnic guitar before it was mine). Was my very first solid-wood, American guitar. Came w/ flimsy alligator-grain chipboard case--now lives in a 3-ply Geib-style archtop. No electronics. (but takes nicely to a soundhole pickup. Plain-jane......let's call it the Stealth Guitar.

Everything I expect from a mahogany fingerpicking guitar--but it also sings on single-string blues lead work. Mellow, round, sweet. Not loud (my Larrivee {Parlor with its spruce top is louder) but nice. Just sold my Martin 000-16GTCE because my LGO is what I really want from mahogany. When I need to amplify it, I use an old cheapo Dean Markley Pro-Mag removable soundhole pickup--it actually matches it. Gives a fat, warm tone. Strung with GHS Vintage Bronze in Lt. gauge (anything thinner is too wussy and won't drive the top). Can take mediums with its ladder-bracing but why bother? Anything its sound lacks I get from my other guitars anyway--and I can take it anywhere.

Have no idea how it was set up at the factory--I got it years and at least 2 owners later, Finish is fairly primitive, but at that price who cares? May have originally had that cheapie screw-on plastic bridge, but was replaced by the time I found it. Shafts on several of the Klusons were bent and the gears had gotten goopy--so I replaced them with Gotohs (what'd I know?). Action like buttah,

Built like a tank crossed with a rowboat. Gigged with it many times--both as a soloist and with a blues band. Replacing the bridge as we speak and regluing one brace, but no other problems. I don't gig with it anymore (have better guitars) but never needed a backup when I did. Can take it to parties, etc. w/a clear conscience.

Gee, never dealt with Gibson (ex . to visit their Opry Mills store and play tourist). Warranty? Hahahahahaha.

Playing since 1966, pro since 1980. Also have Martin M 36 and D12-20; Taylor 814CE-LTD and 422R; Larrivee Parlor; Simon & Patrick Pro Rosewood Dreadnought; Fender P-Bass & Peavey Fretless; coupla autoharps; 3 McSpadden, 1 BlackMt., 1 Eloree solidbody, and 2 Blue Lion Mt. dulcimers; asstd. amps, pedals, PA, mics. If stolen or lost, would mourn but not replace it. Love its tone and playability, hate that it gets no respect and looks like dreck. Chose it back when all I had was a very pretty but soulless plywood maple Hoyer dreadnought. Probably wouldn't even notice it in a shop if I didn't already own it.

The tuners are cheap but they work and the plastic pickguard is kind of chinsey, it's not a whole lot to look at, but it sure gets the job done. Looks aside, it just has a great feel to it, it's made to be played.

Beautiful tone and resonance perfect for both rhtyhm and lead. Martin SP strings sound really really phenomenal on it. This guitar is a great blues guitar and it rocks for just banging out chords.

Perfectly manufactured by Gibson without a flaw on it. Action that screams out, "noodle on me."

This guitar has withstood live playing a lot, it's just really difficult to mike this guitar and make it sound as good as it does coming out of it. All of the shows that my band has played acoustic, it's the only guitar I bring.

I called Gibson and they ran the serial number and told me all of the specifics about it but other than that I've had no contact.

My 64 LGO I fell in love with the first time I played it, if it was lost or stolen I'd have to track her down because not every LGO sounds the same. IT's a really great sitting around and playing guitar because of it's smaller body and man can it take a beating. Beautiful tone, great playability, pawn shop price. One of the best acoustics I've ever played.

I own a 1959 LG-O, solid mahag, black pick gaurd.

It sings. It holds a note and smooths out the edges.

It handles like like a sports car- resonsive, quick, and agile.

Mine is old. I found it for $50 dollars ina junk shop and have spent several years restoring it. It has been played alot, and the wood is worn down under the strings. I bought it to run around Europe with, and have travelled with it all over the world with good results.

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I own Martins, and Yamahas. The L-GO is just a lovely guitar, which has survived time well. It has not buckled like one of my old Martins did. Of course the sound is not like a 1930's Martin, but what else is?

I have a 1959 LGO. Unlike the sixties models, it has a wood bridge. Top (solid) has ladder-style bracing but still has not buckled after all these years. Tunners are still very smooth and steady open gear type with cream nobs. Nice fat frets. If you like flashy guitars, the LGO is not for you. It is all mahogany construction and has a minimum of ornamentation. Only the top is bound and the rosette is a single black stripe. It has a screwed-on plastic pickguard. The neck has an adjustable truss rod.

I play fingerstyle blues and for this the LGO is wonderful. It has great note separation and a slightly percussive quality to the sound. It also works well for slide. However, if not miked carefully, the bottom end can be thumpy and it lacks volume. It is not too effective for strumming chords as the notes don't ring like a larger guitar. But for me personally the sound that comes out of my LGO is the sound my soul would make if it had strings so I am going to give it a 10.

I believe the setup on my guitar is the original factory setup. It does not look like the nut or saddle have been tampered with. The strings could probably stand to be a tad lower but considering the age of the guitar the action is very good. The neck is perfectly straight and very comfortable. It is obvious, though, that this was one of Gibson's lower models but still all joints are tight. No rust on tuners.

Obviously this guitar is very durable. It has withstood 42 years with just a couple dings and scratches. It still has plenty of life in it too. I play gigs with it and I bring no backup. However, I worry that the ladder-braced top will eventually warp from string tension.

I've been playing for many years and have owned many guitars (old and new) and this is the best one so far. It is definately not for everybody. Naturally a guitar that is perfect for one person might sound terrible to another. But if you see one in a store give it a play.

Made in 1964 of solid mahogany. The LGO is very solid and made of quality wood. Small body, 20 Frets. Rosewood fretboard, tortoise
pickguard, top binding, black peghead, laquer finish. The original plastic bridge has been replaced with a wood bridge. This was by design on my part. I realize alot of collectors would consider this
a mistake but i bought it to play it and I wanted the LGO to sound as good as it can, I mean it's a Gibson and probably not considered the most collectible Gibson, but it's in excellent plus condition and deserved the bridge conversion.

I am sure the bridge conversation has made a difference in the sound,
which is very, very good for a small bodied mahogany guitar. I have found both the highs and lows to be surprisingly good with either the pick or fingers. I could not say exactly the difference in the sound because i have never heard this model Gibson with the original plastic bridge. For this quality of guitar i am more than pleased with the sound.

This LGO is in excellent condition, the finish is very, very good,
no cracks. The fretboard almost looks news, no wear noticible to the frets and fretboard. The LGO seems to be very solidly built. I am not Eric Clapton on guitar and the action on this guitar is outstanding.
I can't imagine finding one of this vintage easier to play. The action is very low, would be great for a beginner.

The construction of this LGO and the condition would allow for live playing. I am not sure up against other spruce topped guitars you would get enough sound to be heard. There's no question the all mahogany guitars in my experience are just not nearly as loud. It's a more mellow sound. I would certainly think this guitar would last another 40 years if taken care of.

I own a 000-18 Martin guitar and it was my intention to add an older and a bit smaller guitar to have to carry around with me more easily. I wasn't looking for either a high end Martin or Gibson because any guitar you take places is going to take some abuse I don't care how careful you are. For the $400-$500 you would have to spend now to buy this guitar I am not sure you could find a better value for the money in a vintage guitar. It looks great, plays great, and sounds great.
I was very pleased to have made this purchase and I am not sure if i won't in the long run like it just as well as my Martin.

1964 LGO model. It is solid mahogany, and the wood is of good quality. Small body, 20 frets, rosewood fretboard, tortoise pickguard and top binding, mother of pearl dot position markers and a black peghead with silkscreen gibson logo. Has a nitrocellulose laquer finish, period Kluson nickel/with plastic button tuners, and is in excellent condition. Hm, also has an ebonized plastic bridge..which I hate but could be replaced with a wood one fairly easily. Thats how they kept costs down a bit on this model I suppose.

I play mostly rock and blues so it suits me well. Has a mellow even sound when strummed and nice highs. Only complaint thus far is that the bass response is a bit weak but the guitar appears to have been unplayed for a while and is opening up more each day I play it. Has a nice neck, I previously owned a US made Epi Caballero which is the comparable model but that had a much thinner neck. The action is perfect and very low; almost has a 'soft' touch to it like playing an electric. I believe the short scale contributes to the action.

Guitar setup was great, I purchased it from Gruhn Guitars though so this is inevitable I suppose. Finish is in great shape for a vintage guitar, a few scuffs and dings but hardly any laquer checking and almost new looking in spots. guitar is solidly built and has no visible problems (cracks etc.) appears it was well cared for and time has not hurt it too much. even the fingerboard is free of indents and discoloration....almost new looking. frets are large and in great shape.

This guitar is old but still very sturdy. I beleive it would survive live playing but would need to be well cared for of course. Has vintage Kluson tuners that have held up well, I doubt Ill ever need to replace them. Finish has stood 38 yrs. and still looks great...minor checking on the neck but no problems.

Never dealt with gibson.

Despite what others have said I love these guitars. I also like LG 1's. Im not a fan of the bigger fancier gibsons out there. This guitar would benefit from a spruce top and some x bracing vs. the ladder bracing it has but other than that its a nice little guitar. And someone else mentioned that you can get a vintage gibson for a reasonable price; its true, this guitar sounds great and has that vintage feel. Id like to replace the bridge as I hear that the wood bridge conversion really opens these little guys up a lot. Other than that no complaints. Its probably not suitable for playing with a lot of other instruments because of its small body size but if you want a nice little acoustic for writing, or just playing by yourself or with a friend its perfect. If it were stolen Id likely replace it with another. I owned a '69 Kalamazoo made Epiphone Caballero before this and it was warping in the neck so thats why I picked up the LGO, same guitar but it happened to be in better shape.

1964 American Made, 20 Frets, Solid Top Beautiful Guitar. I purchased it used a few years ago from The Pickers Exchange in Chattanooga, TN. The guitar has had the bridge replaced. Everything else is orginal.

I play mostly rock and blues with some folk type stuff from time to time. The guitar is a bit quiter than my Tacoma. But it plays very easy and has a wonderful sound with either a pick or the fingers.

The action on this guitar is perfect, it plays very easy. No flaws that others here have mentioned. The only thing is that the bridge apparently broke off the thing at sometime. It's been replaced by another bridge. Nut and tuning keys are orginal and work fine. Solid construction, typical of Gibson's from that time period.

Having been built in 1964 and still standing the test of time. I imagine that this guitar could last a lifetime. I've never played this guitar on a gig. I've mostly used for practice or playing alone. Because of its small size it the perfect guitar to take with you wherever you may be going.

I own a Gibson Les Paul and a Danelectro U2 electrics. My acoustics are a Tacoma DR-20, A Gibson LGO and a Silvertone archtop. Marshall,Fender and Peavey amps. I love the small size and the ease of playability that this guitar has. If it were stolen I'd love to find another one. It's only a matter of time before the collectors begin to gobble these up and the price gets driven way high. These guitars are neat because they offer you an opportunity to have a "vintage" guitar without paying the "vintage" prices.

Made in 1964 in USA of solid mahogany top, back, and sides. Small bodies guitar, very plain, standard Gibson short scale. Sold as a student guitar. Cheap tuning pegs, nut, and bridge.

Weak, dark sound resulting from the small body and presumably, the relatively thick mahogany top. Dull sound when flatpicked, OK with fingerstyle, but this guitar is overwhelmed when joined by virtually any other acoustic guitar with a spruce top. Action is poor for a short scale guitar.

Typical Gibson quality, the guitar appears well made, action somewhat slow, frets clean, joints tight, cheap hardware.

Not suitable for live performances, not only because of poor sound, but because of material failures. As time went on, my LGO developed a fracture in the neck where the neck joined the body. This caused an unacceptable bow in the neck rendereing the guitar almost unplayable. Several repairmen said it wasn't worth fixing.

The failures occurred long after the warranty had expired. Never contacted Gibson.

I have been playing for 34 years, and play a Les Paul, Strat, and Larrivee acoustic in a classic rock/blues band. I was looking for a good sounding, inexpensive beater. I was swayed by the Gibson name and vintage and didn't really sit down in a quiet room with the guitar until too late. If it was stolen/lost, I would replace it with a cheapo Yamaha (which I did when it became unplayable--the Yahama is a far superior guitar). Amazingly, someone bought the LG-O, as is, for $75, with the intention of restoring it. This is a perfect example of "buyer beware." While most Gibsons are works of art, they made some dogs. Don't let the name and vintage sway your better judgement.

This is your cheap Gibson acoustic guitar from the late sixties. It has an all mahogany body, a mahogany neck, RW board, and plastic bridge (EEK!!!!!!)

This guitar sounded ugly with flatpicks, but when I use my bare fingertips, it sounded of pure heaven! I guess that concert-size guitars are made for the touch of bare fingers and not flatpicks.

I got this guitar from a guy who's mom was a hippie in the sixties, and accordingly, this guitar is a 1969 model. It is wonderful condition, though. It has the original finish that is in near-perfect shape. It has all the original parts, except the tuners were old, Japanese replacements. I changed those to what I found out later to be actual Kluson Deluxe tuners!!! Go figure. This one even has the original screws that hold on the pickguard for God's sake!!

This is a great guitar, that, surprisingly, I am not afraid to take anywhere to play. It is a vintage Gibson with that wonderful tone for only $500! I only gave the guy three crappy Ibanez soundtank pedals for it though!! I wonder who got the better end of the deal.....

I have never dealt with Gibson personally. I have been told by many Gibson owners that they are like your next=door neighbor. They are kind people who are willing to make you a happy customer.

This is a great guitar!!!! If it were stolen, I would have to look far and wide for another one this great. I have played three other ones I saw in local music stores, and they all suck!! They are lacking in that whole vibe that a vintage guitar is supposed to have.