Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic Review
The Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic guitar has become an almost legendary model of acoustic these days. Basically, people know that Gibson basically invented the electric guitar but may not know that they are quite capable of building an amazing sounding and feeling acoustic instrument. Retailing for roughly $2500 bucks, this guitar is a work of art, in my opinion. Full classic binding around the edges, trapezoidal inlays, and a unique pickguard makes this acoustic stand out.
But how does it play, feel, and sound? Amazingly smooth, lush, and sweet. See below for the official specs from Gibson…..
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Gibson Acoustic Icon 60’s Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar Features:
Body: Solid Honduran Mahogany back and sides
Top: Solid AAA grade Sitka Spruce
Binding: 6 ply top, 4 ply back, and bound fingerboard
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Nut: Bone, 1.725
Frets: 20
Inlays: Unique Gibson Block style, Mother of Pearl, also Mother of Pearl Gibson logo and crown on headstock.
Bridge: Indian Rosewood, period correct adjustable saddle.
Machine Heads: Gold Gotoh, with Vintage style Gibson Green Key tuner buttons
Pickguard: Custom molded from original 60 s Hummingbird pickguard mold.
Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, with custom colors
Included: Custom Form-Fit hardshell case, signed Certificate of Authenticity
Frets: 20
Gibson Acoustic Icon 60’s Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar Includes:
hardshell case
The history of this guitar is nothing new. It was created back in the 1960’s as a guitar to accompany the human singing voice without overpowering it. This guitar clearly plays well and I often can record my singing and playing demos without much work adjusting levels. The action is incredible and I often find doing jazz runs and solos are as fast and smooth as electric guitars. This guitar model should probably appeal to collectors as well, with it’s short run and high quality build, you are looking at a good investment here. Gibson acoustics retain their value quite well over time.