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Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar - Cherry Sunburst
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The classic Hummingbird style acoustic became one of the first acoustic guitars to become a recognized rock and roll icon thanks to Keith Richards, who used a Hummingbird on many Rolling Stones albums in the early 70s including Exile on Main Street and Sticky Fingers. Today, the Hummingbird is still a go-to acoustic for rockers like Sheryl Crow and Kid Rock who need an acoustic with fast action and great tone.
The Hummingbird features a Solid Spruce top. Spruce is a rich and complex tonewood that begins to breath and improve with age the more its played. The more you play, the better it sounds! The body is made from solid mahogany and the bridge is made from carved rosewood, a perfect match for the Solid Spruce top.There is a lot of stress put on a guitar between the nut and bridge and rosewood has proven to be both a long lasting and perfect compliment to a Solid Spruce top. The classic Hummingbird/flower tortoise shell style pickguard is easy to spot on stage or across the room.
FEATURES
- Solid Spruce top
- Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish
- Classic Kalamazoo era design
SPECIFICATIONS
Top: Solid Spruce
Body: Select mahogany
Neck: mahogany
Neck Profile: SlimTaper
Fingerboard: rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: pearloid parallelogram inlay
Scale: 24.74 in.
Nut: 1.68
Hardware: Nickel
Machine Heads: Premium tuners
Colors: Heritage Cherry Sunburst (HS)
Case: Includes Gibson hard shell case
The Hummingbird features a Solid Spruce top. Spruce is a rich and complex tonewood that begins to breath and improve with age the more its played. The more you play, the better it sounds! The body is made from solid mahogany and the bridge is made from carved rosewood, a perfect match for the Solid Spruce top.There is a lot of stress put on a guitar between the nut and bridge and rosewood has proven to be both a long lasting and perfect compliment to a Solid Spruce top. The classic Hummingbird/flower tortoise shell style pickguard is easy to spot on stage or across the room.
FEATURES
- Solid Spruce top
- Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish
- Classic Kalamazoo era design
SPECIFICATIONS
Top: Solid Spruce
Body: Select mahogany
Neck: mahogany
Neck Profile: SlimTaper
Fingerboard: rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: pearloid parallelogram inlay
Scale: 24.74 in.
Nut: 1.68
Hardware: Nickel
Machine Heads: Premium tuners
Colors: Heritage Cherry Sunburst (HS)
Case: Includes Gibson hard shell case
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Just Bought 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saint John, New Brunswick
I just bought the 2017 standard. The sound is absolutely wonderful - lots of character and fairly deep and rich lows, mids that come through and highs that sing. I think the action could be adjusted as my fingers get sore after just 40 minutes or so. Like many, the pick guard is starting to peel, which helped bring the already lowered price (it was on sale) down to 2999 Canadian. I myself would not have bought it at full price, but felt it was worth the 3 grand.
Posted by anonymous on Apr 27, 2018
Gibson quality control is lacking 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
I have had nothing but trouble from my hummingbird. I bought mine brand new in 2011 and shortly after that I had to get it replaced due to horrible clear coat lifting around all of the tuning pegs. L&M treated me great and replaced the guitar no questions asked and said it could have had something to do with a new Eco-friendly clearcoat Gibson is using. Hummingbird #2 is nothing but problems all the way from needing a total fret dressing job, action/set up adjustments if I sneeze around it, finish and clear coat lifting around tuning pegs yet again (which I guess is the new normal so I am reluctantly choosing to live with it) and now the inner braces are lifting/glue is separating inside the guitar causing the most terrible buzz you could imagine.
The guitar is 5 years old and the amount of problems I've had with it are horrifying. Is it a lemon? I don't know, keep in mind this is the second one they gave me and the first one was off to a pretty bad start as well. I keep my guitar in case, humidified so there is just no excuse for this crap. Obviously a complete lack of quality control. I have a Epiphone Jumbo that's been left out in the rain and tossed around more than I care to admit and I haven't had a single issue with it other than it sounds like a $500 guitar. But does my hummingbird sound like a $3500 guitar when it's buzzing away, finis/clearcoat lifting off the wood and being repaired half its life? No.
Should have bought anything but a Gibson. What a disaster. Nice pick guard though........
Not that any of this is L&M's fault, they've always treated me very well.
Posted by Marc on May 24, 2016
Beautiful guitar 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Whyte, Alberta
This guitar obviously looks amazing, sound really loud and beautiful, feels great, and its Gibson. It just costs so much for it though. Dont really need a guitar that costs a fortune. Overall this is a full quality guitar that sounds and looks amazing.
Posted by Keenan on Oct 8, 2015
dream come true 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
just got it,love it,sounds great,best guitar I ever tried.
I'm very happy with my hummingbird
thank you long and mcquade for your great service
Posted by denis giroux on Apr 20, 2015
The Hummingbird - Modern Classic 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
I have been hunting for the right acoustic for over a year now. I have recently fallen back in love with Gibson guitars. I always knew I wanted a Gibson Acoustic because I wanted that classic acoustic sound recorded on so many classic records. I finally just found my Hummingbird after trying many different acoustic guitars. There is something so special about the mahogany sides and back that most high end acoustics don't go with. (i.e.: rosewood or maple)
Try a couple of them. You will eventually find the one that's perfect for you. Use the L.R. Baggs pickup and mic it with a AKG 414 XLS for acoustic bliss!
Posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2015
Hummingbird 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
I think the guitar I great except that the finish is cracking and the guitar is only 4 years old. It is with my 59 Gibson J45 and my 78 Hohner in the same room and these guitars the finish is no problem, but the Hummingbird is cracking. Very disappointed that there is no Gibson warranty for this as the salesman said it is due to the humidity in the room. All my guitars when not in use have humidifiers in them. Now I have to purchase another humidifier for the room. So this is why I have given a lower score for quality.
Posted by Mike Chaffey on Mar 4, 2015
Great guitar, for big money 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Markham, Ontario
Smooth rich tone and comfortable action. Great mid range to accompany a singer. Plus, it looks sensational. Why does the website refer (twice) to Epiphone?
Posted by anonymous on Dec 24, 2014
Just keeps getting better 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
I've owned this guitar for 2 years..its a beautiful looking and sounding guitar..I have the canadian limited edition ( no birds on pick guard ) if you have the bucks it's worth ever penny !
Posted by Bruce on Dec 12, 2014
Great 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Just a great instrument in every way although my 30 yr old Yamaha comes a close second
Posted by anonymous on Nov 15, 2014
Still a fab guitar at 47 yeats old 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. Catharines, Ontario
Bought it new in1967 ($428) natural top with gold plated hardwear. Still looks like new and sounds better than ever.
Posted by George on Apr 3, 2014
Worth every penny. 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brampton, Ontario
I've dreamt of owning this guitar. My husband bought it for me as a birthday gift. It plays so easily, so smoothly, it even makes an amateur like me sound great. Worth evey penny.
Posted by Irene on Jan 31, 2014
Simply amazing to play 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
In 1973 I bought a Ibanez Concorde copy of the Hummingbird. It has steered me well. Always dreamed of owning the Gibson and my dream came true. Plays like a dream, makes an old hacker like me sound good, inspired me to really get back at the guitar and make this baby ring. It is comfortable, smooth, serviceable, excellent tone and most of all the chicks dig it. :)
Posted by Bill Chaffey on Aug 28, 2013
Simply the best! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
I've owned this guitar for a year now and all my other acoustics fail in comparison. The hummingbirds easy playability, low action and crisp clear notes are amazing. Worth every Penny!
Posted by Justin on Aug 22, 2013
2001 Hummingbird 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Pickering (Store), Ontario
Love this instrument. Had it for 10 years. Too bad the fingers won't co-operate any more.
Posted by Mike on Nov 2, 2012
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Closest Store Cambridge, Ontario
Love the sound of it but the pick guard keeps coming off and we tried to get it fixed with no luck if anyone has any idea please help
Posted by Ron Roberts on Oct 28, 2012
Best purchase I've ever made 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
I've dreamed most of my life about owning one and now know why. From the look, sound and playability. Worth every penny
Posted by anonymous on Oct 24, 2012
Excellent Guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saint John, New Brunswick
I am not an expert guitar player but feel like I am when I play this one !!!
Posted by anonymous on Apr 30, 2012
The best 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Waterloo, Ontario
I just bought this guitar and I don't regret one penny. I love everything about this guitar from the looks to the sound. Very happy with my purchase.
Posted by anonymous on Apr 4, 2012
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1 Day from $39.00
1 Week $78.00
1 Month $155.00
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