Gibson Hummingbird Standard
Overview
The Gibson Hummingbird Standard is an iconic square-shouldered dreadnought acoustic guitar distinguished by its ornate pickguard and powerful, commanding tone, designed for players who need volume and presence. It features a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides, a rounded mahogany neck profile, and a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with parallelogram inlays. The square-shouldered body design produces a bigger, louder sound than Gibson's round-shouldered models, with enhanced bass response and greater overall projection while maintaining the warm mahogany midrange character. The tone is bold and assertive, making the Hummingbird an excellent strumming guitar that can hold its own in ensemble settings without amplification. The hand-scalloped thermally-aged Adirondack bracing enhances responsiveness and helps the guitar develop a played-in sound more quickly. Build quality is premium, with the signature hummingbird and floral pickguard, cherry sunburst finish, nitrocellulose lacquer, and traditional craftsmanship throughout. This guitar is ideal for performers and strummers who want a distinctive, powerful acoustic voice with unmistakable visual identity. The bold, projecting character can be overpowering for quiet, intimate fingerstyle playing, where a smaller-bodied guitar might be more appropriate.
Acoustic Guitars
An iconic square-shouldered dreadnought with solid spruce top and mahogany back delivering bold, assertive strumming power, featuring the signature hummingbird pickguard and thermally-aged bracing.
Instrument Details
$3,199
Professional
Brand
Gibson
Type
Dreadnought Acoustic
Made In
USA
Year
1960
