2005 Gibson LC-2 Cascade
Of all the new Gibson flattops introduced in the modern era, the LC-2 "Cascade" is an intriguing small body that borrows from Gibson history, while introducing something altogether new. Made in Bozeman, Montana in 2005, this LC-2 is very cool small-body guitar worth of the Gibson name. The LC body is small, like an L-00. Because it has a rounded lower bout, it immediately calls to mind the Gibson guitars of the '20s that were played by blues innovators like Robert Johnson. But, the LC also has a cutaway—a modern touch that gives you wide open access into the upper register. This 2005 LC-2 features a Spruce top and Rosewood back and sides. Like a lot of small-body Gibsons, it produces impressive bass content for its size. While a lot of comparable-size Gibsons have Mahogany back and sides, the Rosewood gives you a balance, shimmer, and sense of clarity that is just right. The Mustache-shaped bridge, abalone inlay, pointed fingerboard, and Gibson tulip inlay and class and elegance that