Description
Few acoustic guitars have captured hearts the way the Gibson Hummingbird Original has. Introduced in 1960 and embraced by icons from Keith Richards to Sheryl Crow, the Hummingbird isn't just a guitar; it's a companion for songwriters, session players, and performers who want their instrument to speak as boldly as their lyrics. This Antique Natural version embodies the spirit of the original; vintage class, stage-ready tone, and unmistakable character all wrapped into one of the most iconic square-shoulder dreadnoughts ever made.
Crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and premium mahogany back and sides, this Hummingbird delivers a lush, resonant voice with sparkling top-end detail and rich, rounded lows. The scalloped X-bracing keeps the top responsive and expressive, making it a fantastic match for strumming, fingerstyle, or flatpicking. Whether you're in the studio or playing a solo set, the onboard LR Baggs Element VTC system provides an incredibly natural-sounding amplified tone that captures every nuance of your playing without sacrificing dynamics or clarity.
The mahogany neck sports Gibson's comfortable rounded profile, paired with a 12" radius rosewood fingerboard and traditional mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays. The shorter 24.75" scale length adds a slinky feel and a slightly looser string tension, perfect for long sessions or intricate chord work. Gold Gotoh Keystone tuners, bone nut and saddle, and meticulous nitrocellulose gloss finish round out the build with a sense of understated elegance.
From its iconic square-shouldered silhouette to its timeless tone and dependable performance, the Gibson Hummingbird Original feels like a guitar that's already lived a few lifetimes-and is ready for many more. The Antique Natural finish adds a subtle twist to its heritage, letting the wood's beauty speak for itself while maintaining all the vintage mojo fans expect from a true Gibson classic.
At Cream City Music, we love the Hummingbird because it brings together everything that makes acoustic guitars magical: rich tone, gorgeous looks, and a story that spans generations. This one's the real deal, and it's ready for your next chapter.
Specifications:
- Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
- Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Antique Natural
- Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Multi-ply top/back
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Rounded
- Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
- Number of Frets: 20, Standard
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
- Electronics: LR Baggs VTC Under Saddle Pickup
- Strings: Gibson, .012-.053
- Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
Sku: OCSSHBAN
