Gibson Hummingbird Original, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Left handed Overview
Gibson Hummingbird Original Overview by GAK.
A new year, a new decade and a fantastic new Gibson Guitars product lineup that is sure to have something for everyone. After a very successful relaunch in 2019, the Gibson Montana range has drawn inspiration from it's roots while offering the very best in modern luthiery technques to deliver a true modern classic. Adding to the infamous Gibson Acoustic J-45 series you now have the Gibson '50s J-45 Original in Vintage Sunburst and Ebony, The Gibson '60s J-45 Original in Ebony and Wine Red plus the highly anticipated Gibson Slash J-45 in Vermillion Burst and November Burst. A few additions to the Jumbo lineup such as the Gibson J-185 Original, the Gibson SJ200 Original available in Antique Natural and Vintage Sunburst and the Custom Shop year specific Gibson 1957 SJ200 availbale in Antique Natural and Vintage Sunburst. Other notable additions are the Gibson Southern Jumbo Original, Gibson Hummingbird Original and the Gibson '50s LG-2 to name a few.
The unmistakable Gibson Hummingbird is followed by the masses as one of the most remarkable acoustic guitars ever built. The new Hummingbird Original blends vintage appointments and today's modern, high-quality build construction. Outfitted with gold Gotoh Keystone tuners, double antiqued binding, a traditional Hummingbird truss rod cover, and a bone nut and saddle, it's available in Antique Natural or Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish.
Gibson Hummingbird Original Specs:
- Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Round
- Scale Length: 24.75
- Fingerboard Radius: 12
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Number Of Frets: 20
- Frets: Standard
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.725
- Joint: Compound Dovetail
- Body
- Body Shape: Hummingbird
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Back: Mahogany
- Side: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
- Finish: Nitro
- Hardware
- Finish: Gold
- Bridge: Traditional Belly Up
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning: Gotoh Keystone
- Pickguard: 0.60 Hummingbird
- Truss Rod Cover: Hummingbird
- Bridge Pins: Tusq
- Electronics
- Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
- Controls: Volume and Tone
- Miscellaneous
- Strings: .12, .16, .24, .32, .42, .53
- Case: Hardcase
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit