Originally designed around the frequency range of the human voice for peerless vocal accompaniment.

The Gibson Hummingbird is an acoustic-electric guitar that has lured celebrity players with its sweet, velvet tone and distinctive appearance since its release in 1960. The Hummingbird guitar features a Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, 24-3/4" scale length, dovetail neck-to-body joint, scalloped bracing, and an authentic Hummingbird pickguard.

Plug the Gibson Hummingbird in and jam with the integrated L.R. Baggs Electronics system.

Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:

• Grover Rotomatic Tuners
• Bone nut and Tusq saddle
• "Big Sky" radiused fingerboard edge
• Industry's finest electronics
• Premium hardshell case
• Distinctive labels

Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar Includes:

• Gibson hardshell case

Own a piece of guitar history. Order this superb instrument today. Your music and your heirs will appreciate it.

Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:

• Solid Sitka spruce top
• Mahogany back and sides
• Mahogany neck
• 24-3/4" scale length
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Dovetail neck joint
• Scalloped bracing
• Tortoise Hummingbird pickguard
• Mother-of-pearl split parallelogram fretboard inlays
• Mother-of-pearl crown headstock inlay
• Nickel Grover tuners
• L.R. Baggs Element Electronics

Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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WOW

Posted by Edbro from Philadelphia on Jun 29, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues

I picked up this guitar and just started to mess around and I was blown away, not by the volume, but by the depth of the tone and how well it went along with vocals. Just incredible.

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Songwriter's dream

Posted by powerpopper from Los Angeles, CA on Dec 23, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Americana

After collecting a bunch of Rosewood guitars, I figured it was time to try out a Mahogany for quiet, in-home, sometimes late night playing. I settled on the Hummingbird Modern Classic and I couldn't be happier. Whoever said this guitar was matched to the human voice is right. Unplugged, this guitar is not going to have tremendous volume, but it sure does sound sweet and is a perfect accompaniment to vocals.

I had heard plenty of stuff about spotty Gibson quality, but mine showed up in pristine condition. It really is a thing of beauty if you're into this kind of thing. One thing that I like is that my Hummingbird is not as "red" as others I have seen. It really is more golden, which I prefer. But if you're looking for a "red" one, this isn't it.

As others have said, action is a little higher because of the short scale length, but it's still awesome. The Grovers on it are solid, but don't add much to the vibe. Still, I prefer them to plastic Keystones, but I may change them later. The electronics seem ok, nothing special, but I'll run through a DI to dial it in better.

All in all, I'm very happy with my Hummingbird and look forward to making a lifelong friend out of it.

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Posted by bozemanbro from Bozeman, MT on Sep 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Soft Alternative

I went to the music store planning on a 500 or 600 dollar guitar, then it all changed when I saw and played this amazing guitar. I have played for about 6 years now. You can go from jamming out to soft songs and it sounds amazing either way. I highly recommend this guitar

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Posted by Tyler from Atlanta on Jul 21, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Singer/Songwriter

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, blues, acoustic

So I was between the Dove and Hummingbird . . . both had great sound and both played phenomenal, but I was, for some reason, attracted to the Hummingbird. It's sound is the perfect rich tone and everytime a chord is struck, it lights up with life! It's such a beautiful guitar that I'm 200% satisfied with!

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Love my Hummingbird

Posted by RogueRiver from Southern California on May 24, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Country Rock and anything that sounds good

Ever since I saw a picture of Keith Richards playing a Hummingbird on the album High Tide and Green Grass, I've wanted one. At the time I saw it on that album, I was a young teen teaching myself guitar on an $85 don't know what. I had to have it. Took me 25 years but damn worth every cent. Truely a legend, fun to play, superb action and sublime simplicity. I don't know how they build them this good!

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