Description
Originally introduced in 1962 as a variation on Gibson's popular Southern Jumbo, the Country Western soon became a favorite among players craving that coveted square-shoulder body style. This particular 1963 reissue captures the same essence, combining a thermally aged Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides for an immediately warm, resonant tone. A rosewood marquetry strip adds a refined touch along the back, while a tortoise pickguard offers a more understated visual twist on the Hummingbird silhouette. Topping it off is a beautiful Heavy Aged treatment by the Murphy Lab, ensuring your guitar exudes the vibe, character, and comfort of a well-traveled companion from the moment you pick it up.
Ensuring you'll enjoy decades of reliable performance, the mahogany neck is carved into a comfortable round profile and joined by an Indian rosewood fingerboard adorned with mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays. The bone nut, traditional belly-up rosewood bridge, and nickel Gotoh tuners with white buttons reinforce both its vintage aesthetic and stable functionality. Whether you're strumming around the campfire or hitting the stage, this 1963 Country Western's time-tested design and gently worn appearance will accompany you on a musical journey steeped in Gibson heritage.
Specifications
Body Shape: Hummingbird (Square-Shoulder)
Material: Mahogany
Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Back: Mahogany with Rosewood Marquetry Strip
Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-Ply Fretboard
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Round
Nut Width: 1.725" (43.815 mm)
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
Number of Frets: 20
Nut: Bone
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Parallelogram
Hardware: Nickel
Bridge: Rosewood, Traditional Belly-Up
Tuners: Gotoh with White Button
Plating: Nickel
Case: Black Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior